LION BRAND® HOMESPUN®
Family of Mittens


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SIZE

Toddler (size 2), Child (size 8), Woman, and Man. Instructions are written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses.

Finished Width 2 3/4 (3 1/2, 4 1/4, 5)”
Finished Length
6 (8, 10 1/2, 11 1/2)”

Note Before beginning pattern, circle all numbers pertaining to your size for ease in working.

MATERIALS

• Lion Brand Homespun

1 skein in color of your choice makes either Toddler or Child (2 pair), Woman or Man (1 pair)

• Size H-8 (5.00 mm) crochet hook OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Size G-6 (4.25 mm) crochet hook
• Large-eyed, blunt needle

GAUGE

12 sc + 12 rows = 4” (10 cm) with larger hook. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

INSTRUCTIONS

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 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” 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” tail. Turn to inside. Pull down firmly on tail, then weave into fabric.

Finishing: Seam sides with tails. Weave in ends.

 

ABBREVIATIONS:

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

Lion Brand Homespun (Article #790), comes in 6 oz/185 yd skeins

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.


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