NOTE: Any unauthorized use, reproduction or sale of the knitting patterns is strictly prohibited. You may use this website and the knitting patterns for limited non-commercial, educational and personal use only. If you need clarification, email the team: stoke@bbc.co.uk *** Using 3.25 (No 10) needles and 4 ply wool.(3ply may be used if wanted even smaller) Use needles to suit These mittens when finished in 4 ply wool measure approx 11/2" x 2" (4cm x 6cm) for the smaller ones and 13/4" x 3" ( 5cm x 8cm ) for the larger ones. They would be slightly smaller of course in 3ply Please use white, or pastel colours MAKE TWO Cast on 25 stitches Work 3 rows in moss stitch (knit 1 purl one,start each row with knit stitch) or knit 1 purl one rib. Next row:-- Work 4 (10) rows in stocking stitch (knit 1 row.purl 1 row) beginning with a knit row. Next :--Work eyelet row . Knit 2. *( wool forward, knit 2 together) *repeat to last stitch. Knit 1. Next row:-Purl 11 stitches, Purl stitches, 12 & 13 together, Purl 12. (24 stitches) Next row:- Work 8 (10) rows in stocking stitch, beginning with a knit row Next row:-- Work 4 rows as follows to shape top. Row 1. Knit 1, knit 3 together, knit 5, knit 3 together through back loop, knit 3 together, Knit 5, knit 3 together through back loop, knit 1. Row 2. Purl. Row 3. Knit 1, Knit 3 together, knit1, knit 3 together through back loop, knit 3 together knit1, knit 3 together through back loop. Knit 1 Row 4. Purl Next row:-- Cast off Sew side and top seam Thread ribbon through eyelets |