Thrummed Mittens
on 2 needles

RIGHT MITT:

With size 3.25 mm (size 3 US) needles, cast on 32 sts (40) (44). Work 20 rows (22) (24) in (K1, P1) ribbing. Change to 4 mm (size 6 US) needles for the rest of the mitt.

Read This BEFORE Beginning the Thumb Gusset

TO MAKE A THRUM:

Pull off (do not cut) a 7.5 cm (3") length of fleece or roving (using 4 strands of the roving). Twist this length of fleece or roving slightly in the centre so that it is about the same thickness as your yarn.

TO KNIT IN A THRUM:

Insert a thrum into the body of the mitt every 3rd stitch and every 4th row. This will make a very warm lining for your mitt.

First Row: *Knit 2 sts., insert the needle into the next stitch. Slip the folded thrum over the inserted needle so that the ends are to the inside of the mitten.  Now wrap the knitting yarn around the inserted needle and beside the thrum.  Complete the stitch by pulling through the thrum and the yarn together.  Repeat from * to the end of the row.

Second Row: Purl across the row, purling into the back of the loop on the thrummed stitch (be sure to catch both the thrum and the yarn when you purl through the back of the loop).

Third Row: Knit

Fourth Row: Purl

Repeat these 4 rows throughout your mitten, keeping the continuity of the pattern including the thumb gusset and the thumb.

TO MAKE THUMB GUSSET:

Work in stocking stitch for 6 rows (8) (10) ending with a purl row, and starting the thrums in the third row. Then begin the thumb gusset as follows:

First Row: K17 (21) (23). Inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts. Knit to end of row.
Purl 1 row.

Third Row: K17 (21) (23). Inc 1 st in next st. K2. inc 1 st in next st. Knit to end of row. Purl 1 row.

Fifth Row: K17 (21) (23). Inc 1 st in next st. K4. Inc 1 st in next st. Knit to end of row. Continue increasing in this way (having 2 sts more between increases for thumb gusset, every alternate row to 40 sts on needle (52) (56). Purl 1 row.

TO MAKE THUMB:

K27 (35) (37). Turn. Cast on 1 st. P10 (14) including cast on st. Turn. Cast on 1 st. Working on these 11 sts (15) continue even in stocking stitch for 4 cm (1¾") [6 cm (2¼")] [6 cm (2¼")] ending with purl row.

NEXT ROW: K1. *K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row. Break yarn. Thread end through remaining sts. Draw up and fasten securely. Sew thumb seam.

TO MAKE REMAINDER OF MITTEN:

With right side of work facing, join yarn to last st on right hand needle. Pick up and knit 2 sts at base of thumb. Knit across sts on left hand needle.

Next Row: Purl across row, purling together the 2 sts picked up at base of thumb. 32 sts (40) (44) on needle.

Continue even in stocking stitch until work from top of ribbing measures 11 cm (4¼") [15 cm (5¾")] [16 cm (6¼")] ending with a purl row.

TO SHAPE TOP:

First Row: K1, sl1, K1, psso, K10 (14) (16), K2tog, K2, sl1, K1, psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog, K1. Purl 1 row.

Third Row: K1, sl1, K1,psso, K8 (12) (14), K2tog, K2, sl1, K1, psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog, K1. Purl 1 row.

Fifth Row: K1, sl1, K1, psso, K6 (10) (12). K2tog, K2, sl1, K1, psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog, K1.

Continue decreasing in this manner (having 2 sts. less between decreases every alternate row to 16 sts on needle. Cast off purlways. Sew top and side seams.

LEFT MITT:

Work ribbing as given for right mitt.

TO MAKE THUMB GUSSET:

Work in stocking st for 6 rows (8) (10) ending with purl row, and at the same time, start the thrums in the third row.

First Row: K12, (16) (18). Inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts. Knit to end of row. Purl 1 row.

Third Row: K12, (16) (18). Inc 1 st in next st. K2. Inc 1 st in next st. Knit to end of row. Purl 1 row.

Fifth Row: K12, (16) (18). Inc 1 st in next st. K4, Inc 1 sts in next st. Knit to end of row. Purl 1 row.

Continue increasing in this manner (having 2 sts more between increases for thumb gusset, every alternate row) to 40 sts on needle (52) (56). Purl 1 row.

TO MAKE THUMB:

K22 (30) (32). Turn. Cast on 1 st. P10 (14) including cast on st. Turn. Cast on 1 st. Working on these 11 sts (15) finish thumb and remainder of mitt as given for right mitt.

When mitts have been completed, turn them inside out and gently fluff the fleece to create a thick lining.

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