Free Vintage Knitting/Classic Mittens
Copyright
This pattern is © 2011 Purple Kitty LLC, which apparently authorizes free copying of the pattern for non-commercial purposes (although we are not sure exactly what the license terms are). It is being reposted here so we can tweak the format for readability.
The pattern was originally posted here ([http://freevintageknitting.com/print/180 printer-friendly)
Pattern
Classic Mittens: Use instructions as given.
Striped Mittens: Use same instructions, working 2 rounds or 2 rows of each of 2 or more colors.
Children’s Snowman Mittens: Use same instructions and embroider snowman with Angora on back.
Women’s Mittens may be trimmed with colored sequins and beads or as desired.
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CHILDREN
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ADULTS
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Small
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Medium
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Large
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Women's
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Men's
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2-4 Yr
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5-7 Yr
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8-10 Yr
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Medium |
Medium |
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MATERIALS: Fleisher’s or Bear Brand Twin-Pak Knitting Worsted; or Fleisher’s or Bear Brand Twin-Pak Win-Knit |
ozs |
2
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2
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2
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2 ½
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3
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| “Boye” Knitting Needles, 1 set Sock Needles, Size 4 for Four Needle Mittens: or 1 pair Size 4 for Two-Needle Mittens.
GAUGE: 6 sts = 1 inch; 9 rounds or rows = 1 inch |
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FOUR NEEDLE MITTENS
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| CUFF: Cast on and divide on 3 needles |
sts |
32
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36
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40
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44
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48
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| Join. Work k 2, p 2 ribbing for |
ins |
2 ½
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2 ½
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3
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3
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3 ½
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| decreasing in last round |
sts |
1
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2
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2
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2
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-
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| There will be |
sts |
31
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34
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38
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42
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48
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| Hand: K even for |
rounds |
3
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3
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3
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4
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4
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| First inc. round for thumb gore: Inc. 1 st in first st (first thumb st), k 1, inc. 1 st in next st (last thumb st), k to end of round |
sts |
33
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36
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40
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44
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50
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| K 2 rounds even. 2nd inc. round: Inc. 1 st in first st, k 3, inc. 1 st in next st, k to end |
sts |
35
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38
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42
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46
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52
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| Continue to inc. 1 st in first and in last thumb st every 3rd round |
times |
2
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| having 2 sts more between incs. after each inc. round |
sts |
39
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42
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48
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54
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62
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| K 2 rounds even. Slip to a strand of yarn the thumb |
thumb sts |
11
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11
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13
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15
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17
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| At end of last round, cast on |
sts |
2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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| There will be on needles |
sts |
3
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33
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37
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42
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48
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| Work even until measurement above cuff is |
ins |
4
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4 ¾
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5 ¼
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6
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6 ¾
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| or to desired length allowing for finishing |
ins |
½
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¾
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¾
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1
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1 ¼
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| decreasing in last round |
sts |
2
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1
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1
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2
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-
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| First dec. round: -K tog. every 3rd and 4th st |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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| K even |
rounds |
1
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2
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2
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3
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4
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| 2nd dec. round: K tog. every 2nd and 3rd st |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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| K even |
rounds |
-
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1
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1
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3
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4
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| 3rd dec. round: K 2 tog. in succession |
times |
7
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8
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9
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10
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12
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| Break off, leaving an end. Draw end tightly through all sts. Fasten off. |
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| Thumb: Slip to 2 needles the |
thumb sts |
11
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11
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13
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15
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17
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| with a 3rd needle pick up and k on the cast-on sts |
sts |
2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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| There will be on 3 needles for thumb |
sts |
13
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13
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15
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18
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20
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| K around until thumb measures above cast-on sts |
ins |
1 ¼
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1 ½
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1 ¾
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2
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2 ½
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| decreasing in last round |
sts |
1
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1
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-
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-
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2
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| First dec. round: * K 1, k 2 tog.; repeat from * |
times |
3
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3
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4
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5
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5
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| K even |
rounds |
1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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| K 2 tog. in succession |
times |
4
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4
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5
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6
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6
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| Finish as for top of mitten. Make other mitten in same way. Steam. |
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