Lobster Claw Mittens

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  Step 1

  Gauge:
  20 sts and 24 rows over 4” in stockinette st. with larger needles

  Finished hand circumference:
  S 2-4 yrs. M 4-6 yrs. L 6-8 yrs.
  5 ½ “ 6” 6 ½”

  Beginning with cuff (make 2):
  Using larger needles, co 28[30, 32] sts. Pm, join to knit in the round.
  Round 1: (K1, p1) to end.
  Repeat round 1 10[11, 12] times.
  Hand:
  Round 1: (Kfb, k13[14, 15]) twice. 30[32, 34] sts.
  Round 2: Knit.
  Round 3: Kfb, k12[13, 14], kfb, k2, kfb, k12[13, 14], kfb. 34[36, 38] sts.
  Rounds 4-5: Knit.
  Round 6: K1, kfb, k13[14, 15], kfb, k2, k13[14, 15], kfb, k1. 38[40, 42] sts.
  Rounds 7-8: Knit.
  Round 9: K2, kfb, k14[15, 16], kfb, k2, kfb, k14[15, 16], kfb, k2. 42[44, 46] sts.
  Rounds 10-12: Knit.
  Round 13: K3, kfb, k34[36, 38], kfb, k3. 44[46, 48] sts.

  Size S only: Knit 2 rounds. Skip to dividing for thumb gusset.

  Sizes M and L:
  Rounds 14-17: Knit.
  Round 18: K4, kfb, k36[38], kfb, k4. 48[50] sts.

  Size L only:
  Rounds 19-22: Knit.
  Round 23: K5, kfb, k38, kfb, k5. 52 sts.

  All sizes:
  Begin dividing for thumb gusset:
  Place the first 5[6, 7] sts on a piece of scrap yarn. Reconnect working yarn to the next st. Knit 34[36, 38] sts. Place the last 5[6, 7] sts of the scrap yarn. Begin working upper hand. 34[36, 38] sts. (see figure 1) Split sts evenly between 2 needles.

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  Step 2

  Round 1:K1, k2tog, 28[30, 32], k2tog, k1. 32[34, 36] sts.
  Round 2: Knit.
  Round 3: K1, k2tog, 26[28, 30], k2tog, k1. 30[32, 34] sts.
  Knit 2[4, 6] rounds even.
  *Next round: K1, kfb, k10[11, 12] k2tog, k2, k2tog, k10[11, 12] kfb, k1.
  Knit 1 round.
  Repeat (*) round.
  Continue increasing 2 sts on the thumb side of the hand every 2[3, 4] rounds. Continue decreasing 2 sts on the outside of the hand every round until 20[22, 24] sts remain. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Close opening at top of hand using the Kitchner stitch. (see figure 2)

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  Step 3

  Thumb:
  Place sts from scrap yarn on 2 needles, divided evenly. Attach yarn and begin working at inside of thumb. 10[12, 14] sts.
  Round 1: Knit.
  Round 2: K2tog, k1[2, 3], kfb, k2, kfb, k1[2, 3], k2tog.
  Rounds 3-4: Repeat rounds 1 and 2.
  Round 5: Knit.
  Round 6: Kfb, k1[2, 3], k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1[2, 3], kfb.
  Round 7: K3[4, 5], k2tog twice, k3[4, 5]. 8[10, 12] sts.
  Round 8: Knit.
  Continue decreasing 2 sts on outer edge of thumb every other round until 6 sts remain. Break yarn, draw through remaining sts, knot, weave loose end into wrong side of fabric.

  Claw ridges:
  Thumb ridge:
  *Using smaller needles, co1. Knit flat.
  Row 1: Kfb. 2 sts
  Row 2: Kfb, k1. 3 sts
  Row 3: K2, kfb. 4 sts
  Row 4: Knit.
  Row 5: K2, k2tog. 3 sts
  Row 6: K2tog, k1. 2 sts
  Row 7: K2tog. 1 st. * Break yarn. Pull tail through remaining st.

  Hand ridge:
  Complete same as for small ridge, repeating between *s 3 times.

  Press ridges lightly Beginning at top edge, sew long ridge onto side of hand. (see figure 3) Sew small ridge onto top inside edge of thumb.

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  Step 4

  Cord (optional):
  At outer edge of cuff, use a larger size double pointed needle, pick up and knit 3 stitches from cuff. Knit an i-cord for 3[4, 5] feet. Attach other end to other cuff (see figure 4).

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susie · Glasgow, Scotland, GB · 154 projects 23rd December 2014

only have the Dr Zoidburg whoop in my head when I look at these

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