Children's Crocheted Mittens

SIZES: SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE

Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large sizes are given in parentheses.

Ch 20 (24, 28) and work 4 (5, 6) rows same as Ladies' Crocheted Mittens.

Working in pattern inc 1 pattern in the 5th and 6th (6th and 7th; 7th and 8th) st.

Work even for all sizes.

Inc 1 pattern in the 5th (6th, 7th) st from each end.

Work 1 sc with ch 1 between in the 1st 5 (6, 7) sc, skip 4 sc (all sizes), work 1 sc with ch 1 between in the last 5 (6, 7) sc. Work 5 (8, 9) rows even in pattern.

Dec 1 sc, work across next 2 (3, 4) sc, dec sc, work across next 2 (3, 4) sc, dec sc (to dec 1 sc: insert hook in st, pull yarn through, * insert hook in next st, pull yarn through, yarn over hook and pull through all loops at one time; to dec 2 sc: repeat from * once).

Dec 1 sc at beg and end of row, dec 2 sc in center of row (all sizes), cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Sew top and side seam.

Attach yarn at base. For Small Size: work in pattern over 4 sc; for Medium and Large Sizes: 1 sc in same space, then work in pattern over the 4 sc, join and turn each round for all sizes. There are 4 (5, 5) sc for thumb. Work 3 (4, 5) rounds even.

1 sc in each sc omitting the ch 1 (all sizes), cut yarn leaving a length. Draw length through sts, fasten securely.

Join yarn in seam st, work 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in same space, * ch 1, 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, repeat from * all around, join and turn each round. Work 2 (3, 3) rounds even, cut yarn.

Work a ch 12 (14, 14) inches long, work 1 sl st in each st of ch, cut yarn. Lace through ch 1 spaces of 1st round of cuff.

Wind yarn 30 (30, 40) times over a 2 inch cardboard, slip off cardboard, tie in center, cut both ends. Trim into shape. Attach to each end of tie.