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Blush Mittens

Blush MittensMaterials Needed:
Blush (SAL/367)
Blush (SAL/105)
H-8 crochet hook
G-6 crochet hook
Large-eye blunt needles (set of six)
Note: 1 skein makes either toddler or child (2 pair), woman or man (1 pair)

INSTRUCTIONS:
SIZE: Child 2 yrs, Child 3-7, Adult Medium, Large
Finished Width 2¾ (3½, 4¼, 5) inches
Finished Length 6 (8, 10½, 11½) inches

Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s), rem = remain(s)(ing), rep = repeat(s)(ing), rnd(s) = round(s), RS = right side, sc = single crochet, sc2tog = single crochet 2 together, st(s) = stitch(es), tog = together, WS = wrong side

Instructions:
Cuff:
Use Blush (Sal/367) for cuff. Leaving a tail for sewing and using smaller hook, ch 8 (10, 12, 13). Working from side to side, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 7 (9, 11, 12) sts; turn.

Ribbing Ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc across; turn. Rep 11 (15, 19, 23) more rows. On last row, change to larger hook, ch 1, DO NOT TURN.

Palm
Use Blush (SAL/105) for remainder of mitten.
Working across top of ribbing, sc 13 (17, 21, 25) evenly spaced across; turn.

Next Row (WS) Ch 1, sc in each sc across and inc by working 2 sc in each of 3 (4, 6, 5) sts evenly spaced; turn - 16 (21,27,30) sts.

Row 1 Ch 1, sc in each st; turn. Rep for 5 (9, 14, 16) more rows.

Top Shaping: For Child and Woman Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each of next 7 (10) sts, sc2tog, sc in each of next 8 (11) sts, sc2tog - 18 (24) sts; turn.
For All Sizes Ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 (5, 8, 11) sts, sc2tog] twice - 12 (14, 20, 26) sts; turn.

Next Row Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. For Man Ch 1, (sc2tog, sc in each of next 9 sts, sc2tog) twice - 22 sts; turn.

Next Row Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. For All Sizes Ch 1, sc2tog across; turn. Ch 1, sc in each rem 6 (7, 10, 11) sts. Leaving tail measuring approximately 10 inches long, cut yarn and fasten off. Thread tail into needle and back through back loops of rem sts. Pull up tightly to close opening and leave tail for sewing.

Thumb: With the RS facing and using larger hook, skip first sc row after ribbing. Join yarn with a slip st between 2nd and 3rd rows on side edge. Ch 1, sc in same row as joining and in each of next 3 (5, 6, 7) rows. Planning to leave last 2 rows free, on opposite side of mitten sc in 4 (6, 7, 8) rows - 8 (12, 14, 16) sts.

Rnd 1 Sc in 7 (11, 13, 15) sts, sc2tog.

Rnd 2 Sc in 6 (10, 12, 14) sts, sc2tog.

Work 1 (2, 4, 5) additional sc rnds on 6 (10, 12, 14) sts. For Child, Woman, and Man only Sc2tog around; then sc around on rem 5 (6, 7) sts. For All Sizes Cut yarn and fasten off leaving a 6 inches tail. Turn to inside. Pull down firmly on tail, then weave into fabric.

Finishing: Seam sides with tails. Weave in ends.

Images and Concept copied with permission from Sierra Pacific Crafts


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