Fantastic Family Mittens

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not count as hdc. When joining colors, work to last 2 loops on hook of first color. Draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed. Do not break colors at end of rnd. Carry color not in use.

Version I (Striped Version) Stripe Pat With MC, work 1 rnd. With A, work 1 rnd. These 2 rnds form Stripe Pat **Cuff: With MC, ch 9 (9-14-14). 1st row: (RS). Working in back loops only, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sl st in each ch across. Turn. 8 (8-13-13) sts. 2nd row: Working in back loops only, 1 sl st in each of next 8 (8-13-13) sl st. Turn. Rep 2nd row until work from beg measures 4 (5-6-7)" [10 (12.5-15-18) cm], ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off. Join back seam: Working in back loops only, sl st last row and rem loops of foundation ch tog. Do not fasten off. Turn work and proceed as follows:** ***Mittens: Beg working in rnds: 1st rnd: Ch 1. Work 18 (22-28-34)sc evenly around. Join A with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: With A, ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join MC with sl st to first hdc. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 2nd rnd 1 (1-2-3) time(s) more, then proceed as follows: Shape thumb gusset: 1st rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 8 (10-13-16) hdc. 2 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first hdc. 20 (24-30-36) hdc. 2nd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 8 (10-13-16) hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first hdc. 22 (26-32-38) hdc. 3rd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 8 (10-13-16) hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first hdc. 24 (28-34-40) hdc. Sizes Large and Extra-Large only: 4th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next (13-16) hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first hdc. (36-42) hdc. All Sizes: Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 9 (11-14-17) hdc. Ch 2. Place marker on 2nd ch. Miss next 6 (6-8-8) hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first hdc. Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 9 (11-14-17) hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first hdc. 20 (24-30-36) hdc. Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. Rep last rnd until work after Cuff measures 3 (4-6-6)" [9 (11.5-15- 16.5) cm]. Shape top: 1st rnd: Ch 2. [1 hdc in each of next 3 (4-3-4) hdc. Hdc2tog] 4 (4-6-6) times. Join with sl st to first hdc. 16 (20-24-30) sts. 2nd rnd: Ch 2. [1 hdc in each of next 2 (3-2-3) hdc. Hdc2tog] 4 (4-6-6) times. Join with sl st to first hdc. 12 (16-18-24) sts. Sizes Medium, Large and Extra-Large only: 3rd rnd: Ch 2. [1 hdc in each of next (2-1-2) hdc. Hdc2tog] (4-6-6) times. Join with sl st to first hdc. (12-12-18) sts. Size Extra-Large only: 4th rnd: Ch 2. (1 hdc in next hdc. Hdc2tog) 6 times. Join with sl st to first hdc. 12 sts. All Sizes: Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts and fasten securely. Thumb: Join appropriate yarn with sl st at marker. Ch 1. 1 sc in each rem loop of ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 6 (6-8-8) hdc. Join with sl st to first sc. 8 (8-10-10) sc. Cont working in Stripe Pat: Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. Rep last rnd until Thumb from marker measures 1 (1-2-2)" [4 (4- 5-6) cm]. Next rnd: Ch 2. (Hdc2tog) 4 (4-5-5) times. Join with sl st to first st. 4 (4-5-5) sts. Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts.***

Version II (Color Block Version) With MC, work from ** to ** as given for Version I. With A, work from *** to *** as given for Version I, omitting all references to color changes.

Version III (Solid Version) Work as for Version I, omitting all references to color changes.