Knitted Toddler Mittens

Knitted Toddler Mittens 

Materials:
# 4 yarn (I used Caron One Pound yarn)
circular knitting needles in 5mm and 6mm
5mm crochet hook

I used 16" bamboo circular needles - (see them here)
and a steel crochet hook with ergonomic handle (see it here)

Abbreviations:
M1 = increase one stitch
ch = chain
K = knit
K2tog = knit 2 sts together
P = purl
pm = place marker
st(s) = stitch(es)


Instructions:
Cast on 22 sts with 5mm needles

Cuff:
Row 1: K1, P1 across. Join to beginning st.
Rows 2-10: K1, P1

Change to 6mm needles

Increase for thumb:
Rows 1-2: Knit
Row 3: K11, pm, M1, kK, M1, pm, K to end
Row 4: knit
Row 5: K11, pm, M1, kK, M1, pm, K to end
Row 6: knit
Row 7: knit to first marker, put the 7 sts between markers on a holder. Remove markers. M1. Knit to end.
Rows 8-9: Knit

Decrease for top:
Row 10: K3, K2tog, around, K1
Row 11: Knit
Row 12: K2, K2tog, around
Row 13: Knit
Row 14: K1, K2tog, around
Cut yarn, pull thread through remaining 8 sts and pull tight

Repeat for second mitten.

Mitten cord:
Join yarn to cast on row of first mitten on the side opposite the thumb. Ch 80 (or required length). Join chain to cast on row of second mitten, opposite thumb. Fasten off and weave in ends.