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HOW TO MAKE MITTENS
To Make Thumb:
1. Make a flat panel with 12 rows, following the instructions in your manual for making flat
panels. Your switch will be in the up position. This small panel will be used for making a
thumb.
2. When complete, remove the flat panel from the Knitting Machine.
3. Pull one end tight to cinch it, and sew a seam down the side using a long, loose piece of
attached thread. Tie a double knot. Leave the thumb piece inside-out.
To Attach the Thumb:
1. Turn the mitten inside-out and put your hand inside. Gently poke
your thumb through in the correct position, making sure not to tear
the yarn (See diagram A).
2. Turn the mitten inside-out again and be aware of where the thumb hole is.
3. Using a loose thread from the thumb and the plastic needle, sew the
thumb to the inside of the mitten, securing to the perimeter of the
thumb hole by sewing all the way around. Sew tightly with stitches
close together. Trim loose threads (See diagram B)
To Make a Drawstring:
1. You will need a drawstring to tighten the large opening where your hand
will go. Add pom poms to the ends of the string.
2. Braid three pieces of loose yarn, about 24” long each. Knot one end and
thread the other end onto the needle. Weave around the opening hole and
tie a knot at the other end of the braid when you have gone completely
around. You will now make pom poms to decorate the end of your braided
string.
Diagram A
Diagram B
To Make Pom Poms:
1. Measure and cut 8 feet of yarn.
2. Wind the entire piece around your hand.
3. Remove the wrapped piece from your hand and tie a knot tightly
around the center, using one end of the braided string (See diagram A).
4. Using a scissor (not included), with adult supervision, cut open all the
looped ends (See diagram B).
5. Fold over at the center, gathering all the pieces together and tie
another knot above the tie in the center (See diagram C).
6. Trim all the ends to be even length.
Diagram A
Diagram B
Tie a knot
Diagram C
Turn your mitten inside out.
Repeat the above steps to make another mitten.
Cut ends open
Tie a knot
