Children's Crocheted Mittens

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SIZES: SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE

Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY
"DAWN" KNITTING WORSTED
2 ounces (all sizes) Peacock or color of your choice.
Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW

GAUGE: 1 s c and ch 1 = ½ inch

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.
NEXT ROW: Working in pattern inc 1 pattern in the 5th and 6th (6th and 7th; 7th and 8th) st. NEXT ROW: Work even for all sizes. NEXT ROW: Inc 1 pattern in the 5th (6th, 7th) st from each end. NEXT ROW: Work 1 s c with ch 1 between in the 1st 5 (6, 7) s c, skip 4 s c (all sizes), work 1 s c with ch 1 between in the last 5 (6, 7) sc. Work 5 (8, 9) rows even in pattern.
NEXT ROW: Dec 1 s c, work across next 2 (3, 4) s c, dec 1 s c, work across next 2 (3, 4) s c, dec 1 s c (to dec 1 s c: 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 s c: repeat from * once). NEXT ROW: Dec 1 s c at beg and end of row, dec 2 s c in center of row (all sizes), cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Sew top and side seam. THUMB: Attach yarn at base. For Small Size: work in pattern over 4 s c; for Medium and Large Sizes: 1 s c in same space, then work in pattern over the 4 s c, join and turn each round for all sizes. There are 4 (5, 5) s c for thumb. Work 3 (4, 5) rounds even. NEXT ROUND: 1 s c in each s c omitting the ch 1 (all sizes), cut yarn leaving a length. Draw length through sts, fasten securely.
CUFF: Join yarn in seam st, work 1 s c, ch 1, 1 s c in same space, * ch 1, 1 s c, ch 1, 1 s c in next s c, repeat from * all around, join and turn each round. Work 2 (3,3) rounds even, cut yarn.
TIE: 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.
POMPON: 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.


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