1st round—Knit 2, purl 2, for 20 rounds.
21st round—Plain.
22nd round—Purl 1, knit 3.
23rd round—Plain.
24th round—Knit 2, purl 1, knit 1.
The last 4 rounds form the pattern, and are worked throughout the mitts.
25th round—Purl 1, make 1, knit 2, make 1, purl 1, this is for the thumb; knit the rest of round plain.
Knit 4 rounds, (or 1 pattern,) purling the 1st and 6th stitches.
30th round—Purl 1, make 1, knit 4, make 1, purl 1, knit the rest to pattern.
Knit 3 rounds, and continue increasing for the thumb, every 4th round working the pattern on the thumb; continue until there are 14 stitches on the thumb, knit 2 patterns without increasing; then leave the 14 stitches, or fasten them with a needle and thread; cast on 7 stitches, and knit 5 patterns, then purl 2, knit 2 for 12 rounds, cast off, put the 14 stitches on 2 pins, take up the 7 stitches, cast on, and knit 5 rounds of pattern, purl 2, knit 2 for 12 rounds, cast off.