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# Cozy Raglan Pullover, Cap & Mittens Set

This delightful set, including a seamless raglan pullover, a cozy beanie, and warm mittens, is perfect for keeping little girls snug and stylish. Designed with beginners in mind, each piece is knit in the round using simple stitches and techniques. The top-down raglan construction of the pullover means minimal finishing, and the superwash merino wool ensures easy care for busy parents.

**Difficulty Level:** Beginner

**Sizes:** 2T (4T, 6, 8, 10)
To Fit Chest Circumference: 23 (25, 26, 28, 30) inches / 58.5 (63.5, 66, 71, 76) cm
Finished Chest Circumference (Pullover): 25 (27, 28.75, 30.75, 32.75) inches / 63.5 (68.5, 73, 78, 83) cm
*Pullover includes 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) of positive ease for comfort and growing room.*

**Materials:**

*   **Yarn:** Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% Superwash Merino Wool. Approximately 700 (850, 1000, 1150, 1300) yards / 640 (777, 914, 1050, 1189) meters.
    *   *Note: Superwash wool is crucial for machine washability, making it practical for children's garments.*
*   **Needles:**
    *   US 8 (5 mm) circular needles, 16-inch (40 cm) and 24-inch (60 cm) or longer, for body of pullover and cap.
    *   US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or small circumference circular needles (e.g., 9-inch / 23 cm) for sleeves, cap crown, and mittens.
    *   US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 16-inch (40 cm) and 24-inch (60 cm) or longer, for ribbing.
    *   US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs for mitten cuffs and pullover/sleeve ribbing (if not using magic loop).
*   **Notions:**
    *   Stitch markers (4 unique for raglan lines, additional for thumb gusset)
    *   Waste yarn or stitch holders
    *   Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
    *   Measuring tape
    *   Scissors

**Gauge:**
18 stitches and 24 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch (knit every round) on larger needles (US 8 / 5 mm), after blocking.
*It's crucial to check your gauge to ensure accurate sizing.*

**Abbreviations:**
*   **k** - knit
*   **p** - purl
*   **M1L** - Make 1 Left (lift strand between needles from front to back, knit into back loop)
*   **M1R** - Make 1 Right (lift strand between needles from back to front, knit into front loop)
*   **k2tog** - knit 2 together
*   **ssk** - slip, slip, knit (slip 2 stitches knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches, knit them together)
*   **pm** - place marker
*   **sm** - slip marker
*   **co** - cast on
*   **bo** - bind off
*   **rnd(s)** - round(s)
*   **st(s)** - stitch(es)
*   **rem** - remaining
*   **cont** - continue
*   **WS** - wrong side
*   **RS** - right side

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## PULOVER

**Notes:**
*   This pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down.
*   The raglan increases are worked every other round, resulting in a gentle slope.
*   A 2-3 button placket can be added to the back or shoulder for babies (under 18 months). This pattern is written for larger sizes, where a button placket is not typically needed.
*   Body and sleeves are slightly longer than adult proportions to accommodate diapers and growing limbs.

### Yoke

Using smaller (US 7 / 4.5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle, **CO 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts**. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker for beginning of round (BOR).

**Neckline Ribbing:**
Work 1x1 Rib (k1, p1) for 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Switch to larger (US 8 / 5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle.
Knit 1 round.

**Raglan Setup Round:**
*For 2T (52 sts):* K7 (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k7 (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k19 (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k7 (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan st). Remove BOR marker and replace with the last raglan marker. Place a new BOR marker after this st. You now have 4 raglan markers.
*For 4T (56 sts):* K8 (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k8 (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k20 (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k8 (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan st). Remove BOR marker and replace with the last raglan marker. Place a new BOR marker after this st. You now have 4 raglan markers.
*For Size 6 (60 sts):* K9 (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k9 (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k20 (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k9 (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan st). Remove BOR marker and replace with the last raglan marker. Place a new BOR marker after this st. You now have 4 raglan markers.
*For Size 8 (64 sts):* K10 (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k10 (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k20 (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k10 (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan st). Remove BOR marker and replace with the last raglan marker. Place a new BOR marker after this st. You now have 4 raglan markers.
*For Size 10 (68 sts):* K11 (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k11 (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k20 (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k11 (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan st). Remove BOR marker and replace with the last raglan marker. Place a new BOR marker after this st. You now have 4 raglan markers.

**Raglan Increase Rounds:**
**Rnd 1 (Increase Rnd):** *Knit to 1 st before marker, M1R, k1, sm, M1L*, repeat to BOR marker. (8 sts increased)
**Rnd 2 (Even Rnd):** Knit all stitches.
Repeat Rnds 1 & 2 a total of **15 (16, 18, 19, 21)** times.
This will result in **30 (32, 36, 38, 42)** increase rounds worked (15 (16, 18, 19, 21) increase rounds * 2 increases per section = 8 increases per increase round * 15 (16, 18, 19, 21) increase rounds = 120 (128, 144, 152, 168) total sts increased).

After all increases are complete, you will have the following stitch counts:
**Total Stitches:** 52+120=172 (56+128=184, 60+144=204, 64+152=216, 68+168=236) sts.
**Back:** 7+30=37 (8+32=40, 9+36=45, 10+38=48, 11+42=53) sts
**Sleeve 1:** 7+30=37 (8+32=40, 9+36=45, 10+38=48, 11+42=53) sts
**Front:** 19+30=49 (20+32=52, 20+36=56, 20+38=58, 20+42=62) sts
**Sleeve 2:** 7+30=37 (8+32=40, 9+36=45, 10+38=48, 11+42=53) sts
**Raglan Stitches (4 sts):** These are the 4 stitches between the increase markers. (These were not strictly counted in the previous section distribution. Let's incorporate them for separation.)

**Corrected Stitch Counts (incorporating raglan stitches into sections, as they often become part of them):**
After all increases are complete, the total stitch count is **172 (184, 204, 216, 236)** sts.
The sections are:
**Back:** 37 (40, 45, 48, 53) sts
**Sleeve 1:** 37 (40, 45, 48, 53) sts
**Front:** 49 (52, 56, 58, 62) sts
**Sleeve 2:** 37 (40, 45, 48, 53) sts
*Check: 37+37+49+37 = 160 (2T). The remaining 12 stitches are the 4 raglan stitches and 8 stitches from the last increase round. This is why we need to count carefully.*

Let's assume the raglan stitches themselves are part of the *following* section, or just markers.
Total increases for each section: (Number of increase rounds) * 2
Back increases: 15*2=30 (16*2=32, 18*2=36, 19*2=38, 21*2=42)
Sleeve increases: 15*2=30 (16*2=32, 18*2=36, 19*2=38, 21*2=42)
Front increases: 15*2=30 (16*2=32, 18*2=36, 19*2=38, 21*2=42)

**Stitch count before separation (Raglan stitches are kept separate as markers):**
Work Rnd 1 of Raglan Increase Round once more so you're on an Even Round. Knit to the first marker.
**Total stitches on needle:** 52 + (16*8) = 180 (2T for 16 increase rounds)
Ah, the number of increase rounds needs to correspond to the armhole depth.
2T (5"): 15 increase rounds * 2 rows/round = 30 rounds. Total height = 30 rounds / 6 rows/inch = 5 inches.
4T (5.5"): 16 increase rounds * 2 rows/round = 32 rounds. Total height = 32 rounds / 6 rows/inch = 5.33 inches (close enough to 5.5").
6 (6"): 18 increase rounds * 2 rows/round = 36 rounds. Total height = 36 rounds / 6 rows/inch = 6 inches.
8 (6.5"): 19 increase rounds * 2 rows/round = 38 rounds. Total height = 38 rounds / 6 rows/inch = 6.33 inches (close enough to 6.5").
10 (7"): 21 increase rounds * 2 rows/round = 42 rounds. Total height = 42 rounds / 6 rows/inch = 7 inches.

Let's use the number of increase rounds as planned: **15 (16, 18, 19, 21) increase rounds.**

After **15 (16, 18, 19, 21)** increase rounds (total of **30 (32, 36, 38, 42)** rounds worked from setup):
**Stitches on needle:**
CO: 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts
Increases: 15 * 8 = 120 (16 * 8 = 128, 18 * 8 = 144, 19 * 8 = 152, 21 * 8 = 168) sts
Total: 52+120=172 (56+128=184, 60+144=204, 64+152=216, 68+168=236) sts

**Yoke Division:**
Knit to first raglan marker. Remove marker.
**Place Sleeve 1 sts on holder:** Slip the next **37 (40, 45, 48, 53)** sts onto a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder. Remove marker.
**Underarm CO:** **CO 4 (6, 6, 8, 8)** sts using the backward loop method for the underarm.
Knit across **49 (52, 56, 58, 62)** sts of Front. Remove marker.
**Place Sleeve 2 sts on holder:** Slip the next **37 (40, 45, 48, 53)** sts onto a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder. Remove marker.
**Underarm CO:** **CO 4 (6, 6, 8, 8)** sts using the backward loop method for the underarm.
Knit across **37 (40, 45, 48, 53)** sts of Back to BOR marker.

*Check math for stitch counts:*
Initial section st + (number of increase rounds * 2) = new section st.
2T: Back 7+30=37. Sleeve 7+30=37. Front 19+30=49. Sleeve 7+30=37.
Total = 37+37+49+37 = 160. This leaves 12 stitches unassigned.
The 4 raglan stitches and 8 increases need to be absorbed. This is usually done by adding 1 st from each increase to the adjacent section.
Let's reconsider the increases. If M1R/M1L are *before/after* the raglan stitch, then the raglan stitch itself is a *part* of the Front/Back/Sleeve sections.

*Revised Raglan Stitch Distribution (simpler and more common for beginner patterns):*
**Raglan Setup Round (revisiting stitch distribution):**
Total CO: 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts.
*Split into segments for Front, Back, Sleeves, and 4 Raglan Stitches (which are the increase points):*
(CO - 4 raglan sts) / 2 = X (half for body, half for sleeves)
Let's assign directly for simplicity:
Back: 15 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts
Sleeve 1: 8 (9, 9, 10, 11) sts
Front: 15 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts
Sleeve 2: 8 (9, 9, 10, 11) sts
Raglan Stitches: 1 st each x 4 = 4 sts.
Total: (15+8+15+8+4)=50 (not matching CO 52). This method leads to rounding issues.

**Let's use the first Raglan Setup Round as written:**
*For 2T (52 sts):* K7 (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k7 (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k19 (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan st), pm, k7 (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan st).
The 4 raglan stitches are distinct from the section stitches. Total: 7+1+7+1+19+1+7+1 = 44 + 8 = 52 sts. This is correct.

Now, each M1L/M1R adds a stitch *to* the adjacent section.
So, each Raglan Increase Round adds 2 sts to Back, 2 sts to Sleeve 1, 2 sts to Front, 2 sts to Sleeve 2.

**Stitch counts just before Yoke Division (after final increase round and knit even round):**
**Back:** 7 + (15*2) = 37 (8 + (16*2) = 40, 9 + (18*2) = 45, 10 + (19*2) = 48, 11 + (21*2) = 53) sts
**Sleeve 1:** 7 + (15*2) = 37 (8 + (16*2) = 40, 9 + (18*2) = 45, 10 + (19*2) = 48, 11 + (21*2) = 53) sts
**Front:** 19 + (15*2) = 49 (20 + (16*2) = 52, 20 + (18*2) = 56, 20 + (19*2) = 58, 20 + (21*2) = 62) sts
**Sleeve 2:** 7 + (15*2) = 37 (8 + (16*2) = 40, 9 + (18*2) = 45, 10 + (19*2) = 48, 11 + (21*2) = 53) sts
**Raglan Stitches (the 4 k1 sts between markers):** Still 1 st each = 4 sts.

**Total stitches = Sum of above: 37+37+49+37+4 = 164 (2T). Wait, this is not 172. Why?**
The M1L/M1R happens *around* the raglan stitch. So the k1 raglan st is already part of the total.
It should be:
Initial segment + (2 * number of increase rounds). This is for the stitches *between* the markers.
And the 4 raglan stitches themselves are just the original 4 sts that separate the segments.

Let's clarify the Raglan Setup Round. The "k1 (Raglan st)" is usually worked as part of the section.
Common practice: K X sts for back, pm, K Y sts for sleeve, pm, K Z sts for front, pm, K Y sts for sleeve, pm. Total = X+2Y+Z.
Total CO 52 (2T):
Back: 15 sts
Sleeve: 8 sts
Front: 17 sts
Sleeve: 8 sts
Sum = 15+8+17+8 = 48 sts. Remaining 4 sts are the raglan stitches.
So, CO 52. Back=15, S1=8, Front=17, S2=8.
K15, pm, K8, pm, K17, pm, K8, pm.
Total 48 stitches, plus 4 markers dividing them.
Then you k1 *before* the marker and M1R, *after* the marker M1L. Or just M1R/L around the marker.

Let's use the template structure for raglan increases (8 increases per round) and the "k1, sm" method as stated in my setup plan.
The number of stitches per section AFTER YOKE COMPLETE:
Front: 49 (52, 56, 58, 62) sts
Back: 37 (40, 45, 48, 53) sts
Sleeve: 37 (40, 45, 48, 53) sts (each)
The 4 Raglan Stitches (k1, sm) should be assigned. Let's assign 1 raglan stitch to each of the 4 sections it borders.
So, Front gets 2, Back gets 1, each Sleeve gets 1.

*New plan for Yoke Division and Stitch Counts:*
Knit to 1 st BEFORE first raglan marker. **This is the first stitch of Sleeve 1.**
**Place Sleeve 1 sts on holder:** Slip the next **37 (40, 45, 48, 53)** sts (these are the stitches for the sleeve, including 1 raglan stitch if it's considered part of this section or the original k1 segment) onto a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder. Remove marker.
**Underarm CO:** **CO 4 (6, 6, 8, 8)** sts using the backward loop method for the underarm.
Knit across **49 (52, 56, 58, 62)** sts of Front. Remove marker.
**Place Sleeve 2 sts on holder:** Slip the next **37 (40, 45, 48, 53)** sts onto a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder. Remove marker.
**Underarm CO:** **CO 4 (6, 6, 8, 8)** sts using the backward loop method for the underarm.
Knit across **37 (40, 45, 48, 53)** sts of Back to BOR marker.

**Body stitches:**
Front: 49 (52, 56, 58, 62) sts
Back: 37 (40, 45, 48, 53) sts
Underarm CO: 4 (6, 6, 8, 8) + 4 (6, 6, 8, 8) = 8 (12, 12, 16, 16) sts
Total Body sts: 49+37+8 = 94 (52+40+12=104, 56+45+12=113, 58+48+16=122, 62+53+16=131) sts.
These counts look good with the finished chest sizes:
2T: 94 sts / 4.5 sts/inch = 20.8 inches. Targeted 25" chest = 112 sts. There's a mismatch.

**Recalculating Finished Chest Circumference:**
Target finished chest: 25 (27, 28.75, 30.75, 32.75) inches.
Target Body Stitches: 25*4.5 = 112.5 -> 112 sts. (27*4.5=121.5 -> 122 sts, 28.75*4.5=129.375 -> 129 sts, 30.75*4.5=138.375 -> 138 sts, 32.75*4.5=147.375 -> 147 sts)

The number of increase rounds needs to be adjusted, or the initial CO and distribution.
The template states 2-3" positive ease.
Let's work backward from finished chest stitches for the body.
Target Body Stitches = 112 (122, 129, 138, 147) sts.
Underarm stitches = 8 (12, 12, 16, 16) sts.
Body (Front+Back) stitches from yoke = 112-8 = 104 (122-12=110, 129-12=117, 138-16=122, 147-16=131) sts.
Split between Front and Back (approximately 50/50, or Back slightly more than Front for fit).
Let's target Front = 50 (55, 58, 61, 65) and Back = 54 (55, 59, 61, 66)
So, total F+B from yoke = 104 (110, 117, 122, 131) sts.

Original F and B stitches (not including initial raglan sts):
Front: 19 (20, 20, 20, 20)
Back: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)
Total initial F+B = 26 (28, 29, 30, 31)

Increases needed for F+B from yoke = 104-26 = 78 (110-28=82, 117-29=88, 122-30=92, 131-31=100) sts.
These increases come from the raglan lines. Each increase round adds 2 to Front and 2 to Back, total 4 increases to F+B per increase round.
Number of increase rounds needed = 78/4 = 19.5 (82/4=20.5, 88/4=22, 92/4=23, 100/4=25) rounds.
These numbers need to be integers and match the armhole depth.

Let's stick to the template's specified armhole depths and derived increase rounds:
15 (16, 18, 19, 21) increase rounds.
This means F+B increases = 15*4 = 60 (16*4=64, 18*4=72, 19*4=76, 21*4=84).
Total F+B stitches after yoke increases = Initial F+B + Increases.
26+60 = 86 (28+64=92, 29+72=101, 30+76=106, 31+84=115) sts.
These are the stitches *before* underarm CO.

Okay, let's recalculate the Yoke Division, assigning the raglan stitches directly into the sections they belong to.
**Revised Raglan Setup Round (CO 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts):**
Knit **7 (8, 9, 10, 11)** sts for Back, pm.
Knit **7 (8, 9, 10, 11)** sts for Sleeve 1, pm.
Knit **19 (20, 20, 20, 20)** sts for Front, pm.
Knit **7 (8, 9, 10, 11)** sts for Sleeve 2, pm.
You should have 4 sts remaining. These are the raglan markers *themselves* (or the last 4 stitches that will become the next segments).

Let's use a standard raglan setup that includes the raglan stitches within the section counts:
**CO 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts.**
Distribute: Back (B), Front (F), Sleeve 1 (S1), Sleeve 2 (S2), Raglan (R).
The 4 raglan stitches are typically K1.
A balanced start for 52 stitches (2T):
Back: 14 sts (7*2)
Sleeve: 10 sts (5*2)
Front: 14 sts
Sleeve: 10 sts
Total = 48.
Remaining 4 sts are for the raglan line markers.
So: (CO - 4 sts) / 2 = X (for front/back), Y (for sleeves)
Let's try to maintain the same raglan segments as the template description:
Back = Front = X. Sleeve = Y.
For 2T (52 sts): 52 - 4 raglan sts = 48 sts.
48 / (X+X+Y+Y) = 48 / (2X+2Y).
A common distribution (for total CO-4): Back=~1/3, Front=~1/3, Sleeves=~1/6 each.
48/3 = 16 for B, 16 for F, 8 for S1, 8 for S2.
So for 2T: Back 16, S1 8, Front 16, S2 8. Total 48.
Then in setup: K16, pm, K8, pm, K16, pm, K8, pm.
This distributes the initial 48 stitches, and the 4 markers delineate the raglan lines.
The initial k1 between markers is *not* included in these counts.

Let's adjust the Initial CO based on the *final target chest* and armhole depth.
Final body sts = 112 (122, 129, 138, 147) sts.
Subtract underarm CO = 8 (12, 12, 16, 16) sts.
Body sts from yoke = 104 (110, 117, 122, 131) sts.
Front + Back total after increases:
If Front = Back, then 52 (55, 58/59, 61, 65/66) sts each.

**Let's use the raglan setup logic from the template (k1 (Raglan st) between segments) and adjust total increases.**

**Pullover Raglan Setup (Original, Verified against CO Total):**
Using smaller (US 7 / 4.5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle, **CO 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts**. Join in the round.
**Rnd 1 (Setup):** *Knit **7 (8, 9, 10, 11)** sts (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **7 (8, 9, 10, 11)** sts (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **19 (20, 20, 20, 20)** sts (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **7 (8, 9, 10, 11)** sts (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan St)*. This marks the raglan stitches.
Total stitches assigned = 48 (52, 56, 60, 64) for segments + 4 for raglan sts = 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts. This is correct.

**Raglan Increase Rounds (Rnd 1 & 2 repeated):**
Total increase rounds to work: **19 (20, 22, 23, 25)** times.
This will result in a total of **19*8=152 (20*8=160, 22*8=176, 23*8=184, 25*8=200)** increases.
Total rounds worked in yoke = 19*2 = 38 (20*2=40, 22*2=44, 23*2=46, 25*2=50) rounds.
Armhole depth (height) = 38 rounds / 6 rows/inch = 6.33" (40/6=6.67", 44/6=7.33", 46/6=7.67", 50/6=8.33").
This is larger than the template's target armhole depths. The template depths were 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7) inches.
Using the template's armhole depths directly implies fewer increase rounds.
Template increase rounds: 15 (16, 18, 19, 21)
These yielded:
Front+Back before underarm = 86 (92, 101, 106, 115) sts.
Add underarm sts = 8 (12, 12, 16, 16)
Total Body sts = 94 (104, 113, 122, 131) sts.
Finished Chest = 94/4.5 = 20.8" (104/4.5=23.1", 113/4.5=25.1", 122/4.5=27.1", 131/4.5=29.1").
This is still too small compared to the target finished chest (25, 27, 28.75, 30.75, 32.75).

**The disconnect is between template's armhole depths, positive ease, and the starting neckline and increases.**
To achieve the target finished chest circumference with 2-3" positive ease and the recommended armhole depths, the *initial cast-on* or the *number of increases* must be adjusted.
For a true beginner pattern, I need to make sure the starting numbers and increase rates lead to a correct finished size.

Let's use the **target finished chest circumference + ease** to drive the calculations, then derive the armhole depth based on the number of increases.

**Target Finished Chest Circ (after ease):** 25 (27, 28.75, 30.75, 32.75) inches.
**Total Body Stitches needed:** 25*4.5=112 (27*4.5=122, 28.75*4.5=129, 30.75*4.5=138, 32.75*4.5=147) sts. (Rounded to nearest multiple of 2 for symmetry).
**Underarm Cast-On:** 4 (6, 6, 8, 8) sts * 2 = 8 (12, 12, 16, 16) sts.
**Body Stitches from Yoke (Front + Back):** 112-8=104 (122-12=110, 129-12=117, 138-16=122, 147-16=131) sts.
**Sleeve Stitches from Yoke (each sleeve):** This will be (total yoke sts - body sts from yoke - 4 raglan sts) / 2.

Let's use a standard starting CO for a simple raglan, and ensure the *total increases* are correct.
Let's simplify the initial CO:
Start with a CO that is a multiple of 8, or very close, for easier distribution.
**Initial CO:** 56 (64, 64, 72, 72) sts.
Distribution (Back, Sleeve, Front, Sleeve. Assume 1 Raglan stitch is knit as part of each segment):
2T (56 sts): Back 15, S1 11, Front 15, S2 11. (Total 52, remaining 4 are the raglan markers/stitches themselves, K1 and M1 around).
No, it's: (CO - 4 raglan sts) / 2. So (56-4)/2 = 26. Back + Front = 26. Sleeve1 + Sleeve2 = 26.
B = 14, F = 12. S1 = 13, S2 = 13. This is more balanced.
So, Back = 14, S1 = 13, Front = 12, S2 = 13.
Total: 14+13+12+13 = 52. + 4 raglan sts = 56. This works!

**Revised Pullover Raglan Setup:**
Using smaller (US 7 / 4.5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle, **CO 56 (64, 64, 72, 72) sts**. Join in the round.
**Rnd 1 (Setup):** *Knit **14 (16, 16, 18, 18)** sts (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **13 (15, 15, 17, 17)** sts (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **12 (14, 14, 16, 16)** sts (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **13 (15, 15, 17, 17)** sts (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan St)*.
Total: (14+13+12+13)+4 = 56 (16+15+14+15)+4=64 (same for size 6), (18+17+16+17)+4=72 (same for size 10). Correct.

**Now for the number of Increase Rounds:**
Remember, F+B from yoke needed = 104 (110, 117, 122, 131) sts.
Initial F+B: 12+14 = 26 (14+16=30, 14+16=30, 16+18=34, 16+18=34) sts.
Increases needed for F+B: 104-26 = 78 (110-30=80, 117-30=87, 122-34=88, 131-34=97) sts.
Each increase round adds 4 sts to F+B (2 to Front, 2 to Back).
Increase rounds required: 78/4 = 19.5 (80/4=20, 87/4=21.75, 88/4=22, 97/4=24.25) rounds.
Round these to the nearest whole even number (since it's every other round).
So, let's use: **20 (20, 22, 22, 24) increase rounds.** (I'll recheck depth for size 6 and 10).
This aligns better with armhole depths for most sizes.
Armhole depth (height) = 20 rounds / 6 rows/inch = 6.67" (22/6=7.33", 24/6=8"). This is now larger than desired.

Okay, the pattern template for armhole depths and ease for children's pullovers is quite specific. I need to make the math work for those.
The issue is: Starting CO (neckline) + increases based on armhole depth * gauge * 8 sts/rnd = total yoke stitches.
Then, those total yoke stitches must distribute to F, B, S, S, such that F+B after underarm CO = target chest circ.

Let's take 4T (27" finished chest) as an example:
Target Finished Chest = 27" -> 122 sts.
Underarm CO = 12 sts.
F+B from yoke = 110 sts.
Template armhole depth for 4T (2-4 yrs): 5.5".
Increase rounds: 5.5 inches * 6 rows/inch = 33 rows. 33 / 2 = 16.5 increase rounds. Let's say 16 or 17. The template uses 16.
So 16 increase rounds total.
This means 16*4 = 64 increases for F+B.
Initial F+B needed = 110 - 64 = 46 sts.
Initial F = 20, Initial B = 20 (roughly). Then S = 8 each. Total 20+20+8+8 = 56.
With 4 raglan sts = 60.

This is a good method. Let's recalculate initial CO for each size using the target armhole depth.

**Recalculated Initial CO based on target (Front + Back) from Yoke and Template Armhole Depths:**
1.  **Target (Front + Back) from Yoke** = (Target Finished Chest * Gauge) - Underarm CO.
    *   2T: (25*4.5) - 8 = 112.5 - 8 = 104.5 -> 104 sts (F+B)
    *   4T: (27*4.5) - 12 = 121.5 - 12 = 109.5 -> 110 sts (F+B)
    *   6: (28.75*4.5) - 12 = 129.375 - 12 = 117.375 -> 117 sts (F+B)
    *   8: (30.75*4.5) - 16 = 138.375 - 16 = 122.375 -> 122 sts (F+B)
    *   10: (32.75*4.5) - 16 = 147.375 - 16 = 131.375 -> 131 sts (F+B)
2.  **Number of Increase Rounds (NIR)** = (Armhole Depth * Row Gauge) / 2
    *   2T (5"): (5 * 6) / 2 = 15 NIR
    *   4T (5.5"): (5.5 * 6) / 2 = 16.5 -> 16 NIR (round down for better neckline fit)
    *   6 (6"): (6 * 6) / 2 = 18 NIR
    *   8 (6.5"): (6.5 * 6) / 2 = 19.5 -> 19 NIR
    *   10 (7"): (7 * 6) / 2 = 21 NIR
3.  **Total F+B Increases** = NIR * 4
    *   2T: 15 * 4 = 60 increases
    *   4T: 16 * 4 = 64 increases
    *   6: 18 * 4 = 72 increases
    *   8: 19 * 4 = 76 increases
    *   10: 21 * 4 = 84 increases
4.  **Initial F+B (from CO)** = (Target F+B from Yoke) - (Total F+B Increases)
    *   2T: 104 - 60 = 44 sts
    *   4T: 110 - 64 = 46 sts
    *   6: 117 - 72 = 45 sts (odd, aim for even, e.g. 46)
    *   8: 122 - 76 = 46 sts
    *   10: 131 - 84 = 47 sts (odd, aim for even, e.g. 48)
5.  **Initial F and B split (target)**: approx F=B, or F slightly smaller. Let's aim for B 23 (24, 23, 23, 24), F 21 (22, 23, 23, 24).
    *   2T: B=23, F=21. Total 44.
    *   4T: B=24, F=22. Total 46.
    *   6: B=23, F=23. Total 46. (Adjusted F+B from 117 to 118 for even split)
    *   8: B=23, F=23. Total 46.
    *   10: B=24, F=24. Total 48. (Adjusted F+B from 131 to 132 for even split)

6.  **Initial Sleeves (S1+S2)**: These are the remaining stitches from the CO, not including F+B and 4 Raglan sts.
    Let's adjust CO to make this work for sleeves.
    A common total CO for neck is a multiple of 4, 6 or 8.
    Let's try: **CO 56 (60, 60, 64, 64) sts.**
    Initial F+B needed: 44 (46, 46, 46, 48) sts.
    Total CO - 4 (raglan sts) - (Initial F+B) = Initial Sleeve sts (S1+S2).
    *   2T: 56 - 4 - 44 = 8 sts (4 per sleeve).
    *   4T: 60 - 4 - 46 = 10 sts (5 per sleeve).
    *   6: 60 - 4 - 46 = 10 sts (5 per sleeve).
    *   8: 64 - 4 - 46 = 14 sts (7 per sleeve).
    *   10: 64 - 4 - 48 = 12 sts (6 per sleeve).

This looks like a solid plan for the pullover!

**Pullover Final Numbers for pattern (Sizes 2T (4T, 6, 8, 10))**
*   **CO:** 56 (60, 60, 64, 64) sts
*   **Raglan Setup:**
    *   Back: 23 (24, 23, 23, 24) sts
    *   Sleeve 1: 4 (5, 5, 7, 6) sts
    *   Front: 21 (22, 23, 23, 24) sts
    *   Sleeve 2: 4 (5, 5, 7, 6) sts
    *   Raglan Stitches (k1, sm): 4 sts
    *   Total initial = (23+4+21+4) + 4 = 56 (24+5+22+5)+4 = 60 (23+5+23+5)+4 = 60 (23+7+23+7)+4 = 64 (24+6+24+6)+4 = 64. Matches CO.
*   **NIR:** 15 (16, 18, 19, 21)
*   **Armhole Depths:** 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7) inches
*   **Stitches per section after NIR:**
    *   Back: 23 + (15*2) = 53 (24+16*2=56, 23+18*2=59, 23+19*2=61, 24+21*2=66) sts
    *   Sleeve: 4 + (15*2) = 34 (5+16*2=37, 5+18*2=41, 7+19*2=45, 6+21*2=48) sts (each)
    *   Front: 21 + (15*2) = 51 (22+16*2=54, 23+18*2=59, 23+19*2=61, 24+21*2=66) sts
*   **Underarm CO:** 4 (6, 6, 8, 8) sts
*   **Body Stitches:** F+B + (2*Underarm CO) = 51+53 + (2*4) = 104+8=112 (54+56 + (2*6)=110+12=122, 59+59 + (2*6)=118+12=130, 61+61 + (2*8)=122+16=138, 66+66 + (2*8)=132+16=148) sts.
*   **Finished Chest:** 112/4.5 = 24.88 -> 25 (122/4.5 = 27.11 -> 27, 130/4.5=28.88 -> 28.75, 138/4.5=30.66 -> 30.75, 148/4.5=32.88 -> 32.75) inches. This matches the target finished chest for the pullover very well!

This ensures consistency and accuracy for the pullover. Now to quickly plan Cap and Mittens based on these sizes.
Cap CO: Based on head circumference.
Mittens CO: Based on hand circumference.

Cap sizes:
2T (18-19"), 4T (19-20"), 6 (20-20.5"), 8 (20.5-21"), 10 (21-21.5")
CO (mult of 4 for rib): 80 (88, 92, 96, 100) sts.
Mittens sizes: (approximate hand circumferences for children: 2T: 5.5", 4T: 6", 6: 6.5", 8: 7", 10: 7.5")
CO (mult of 4 for rib): 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) sts.

Looks like a comprehensive and accurate plan.## Cozy Raglan Pullover, Cap & Mittens Set

This delightful set, including a seamless raglan pullover, a cozy beanie, and warm mittens, is perfect for keeping little girls snug and stylish. Designed with beginners in mind, each piece is knit in the round using simple stitches and techniques. The top-down raglan construction of the pullover means minimal finishing, and the superwash merino wool ensures easy care for busy parents.

**Difficulty Level:** Beginner

**Sizes:** 2T (4T, 6, 8, 10)
To Fit Chest Circumference: 23 (25, 26, 28, 30) inches / 58.5 (63.5, 66, 71, 76) cm
**Finished Chest Circumference (Pullover):** 25 (27, 28.75, 30.75, 32.75) inches / 63.5 (68.5, 73, 78, 83) cm
*Pullover includes 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) of positive ease for comfort and growing room.*

**Finished Cap Circumference:** 17.75 (19.5, 20.5, 21.25, 22.25) inches / 45 (49.5, 52, 54, 56.5) cm
**Finished Mitten Hand Circumference:** 6.25 (7.25, 8, 8.75, 9.75) inches / 16 (18.5, 20.5, 22, 25) cm

**Materials:**

*   **Yarn:** Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% Superwash Merino Wool. Approximately 700 (850, 1000, 1150, 1300) yards / 640 (777, 914, 1050, 1189) meters.
    *   *Note: Superwash wool is crucial for machine washability, making it practical for children's garments. Avoid non-superwash wool as it will felt with machine washing.*
*   **Needles:**
    *   US 8 (5 mm) circular needles, 16-inch (40 cm) and 24-inch (60 cm) or longer, for body of pullover and cap.
    *   US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or small circumference circular needles (e.g., 9-inch / 23 cm) for sleeves, cap crown, and mittens.
    *   US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 16-inch (40 cm) and 24-inch (60 cm) or longer, for ribbing.
    *   US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs for mitten cuffs and pullover/sleeve ribbing (if not using magic loop).
*   **Notions:**
    *   Stitch markers (4 unique for raglan lines, additional for thumb gusset)
    *   Waste yarn or stitch holders
    *   Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
    *   Measuring tape
    *   Scissors

**Gauge:**
18 stitches and 24 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch (knit every round) on larger needles (US 8 / 5 mm), after blocking.
*It's crucial to check your gauge to ensure accurate sizing. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.*

**Abbreviations:**
*   **k** - knit
*   **p** - purl
*   **M1L** - Make 1 Left (lift strand between needles from front to back, knit into back loop)
*   **M1R** - Make 1 Right (lift strand between needles from back to front, knit into front loop)
*   **k2tog** - knit 2 together
*   **ssk** - slip, slip, knit (slip 2 stitches knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches, knit them together)
*   **pm** - place marker
*   **sm** - slip marker
*   **co** - cast on
*   **bo** - bind off
*   **rem** - remaining
*   **rnd(s)** - round(s)
*   **st(s)** - stitch(es)

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## PULOVER

**Notes:**
*   This pullover is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the neckline.
*   A 2-3 button placket can be added to the back or shoulder for babies (under 18 months). This pattern is written for sizes 2T and up, where a button placket is not typically needed.
*   Body and sleeves are slightly longer than adult proportions to accommodate diapers and growing limbs.

### Yoke

Using smaller (US 7 / 4.5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle, **CO 56 (60, 60, 64, 64) sts**. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker for beginning of round (BOR).

**Neckline Ribbing:**
Work 1x1 Rib (k1, p1) for 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Switch to larger (US 8 / 5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle.
Knit 1 round.

**Raglan Setup Round:**
*Knit **23 (24, 23, 23, 24)** sts (Back), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **4 (5, 5, 7, 6)** sts (Sleeve 1), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **21 (22, 23, 23, 24)** sts (Front), pm, k1 (Raglan St), pm, knit **4 (5, 5, 7, 6)** sts (Sleeve 2), pm, k1 (Raglan St).*
You now have 4 stitch markers indicating the raglan lines. The total stitches distributed are 23+4+21+4+4 = 56 (24+5+22+5+4 = 60, 23+5+23+5+4 = 60, 23+7+23+7+4 = 64, 24+6+24+6+4 = 64). This matches the initial CO.

**Raglan Increase Rounds:**
**Rnd 1 (Increase Rnd):** *Knit to 1 st before marker, M1R, k1, sm, M1L*, repeat to BOR marker. (8 sts increased per round)
**Rnd 2 (Even Rnd):** Knit all stitches.
Repeat Rnds 1 & 2 a total of **15 (16, 18, 19, 21)** times.
This will create **15 (16, 18, 19, 21)** increase rounds, adding **120 (128, 144, 152, 168)** stitches in total (15 (16, 18, 19, 21) increase rounds * 8 sts/round = 120 (128, 144, 152, 168) total increases).
The total number of rounds worked in the yoke from the setup round to the end of the last even round will be **30 (32, 36, 38, 42)** rounds.
The approximate armhole depth at this point is 5 (5.33, 6, 6.33, 7) inches / 12.5 (13.5, 15, 16, 17.5) cm.

After all increases are complete, the stitch counts will be:
*   **Back:** 23 + (15*2) = 53 (24 + (16*2) = 56, 23 + (18*2) = 59, 23 + (19*2) = 61, 24 + (21*2) = 66) sts
*   **Sleeve 1:** 4 + (15*2) = 34 (5 + (16*2) = 37, 5 + (18*2) = 41, 7 + (19*2) = 45, 6 + (21*2) = 48) sts
*   **Front:** 21 + (15*2) = 51 (22 + (16*2) = 54, 23 + (18*2) = 59, 23 + (19*2) = 61, 24 + (21*2) = 66) sts
*   **Sleeve 2:** 4 + (15*2) = 34 (5 + (16*2) = 37, 5 + (18*2) = 41, 7 + (19*2) = 45, 6 + (21*2) = 48) sts
*   **Raglan Stitches:** (Still 4 sts, these are the k1 sts worked at the marker, they are now part of the adjacent sections).
Total stitches on needles: 56 (CO) + 120 (increases) = 176 (60+128=188, 60+144=204, 64+152=216, 64+168=232) sts.
*Check sum of sections: 53+34+51+34 = 172 (176 for 4T, 184 for 6, 188 for 8, 192 for 10). There's a 4 st difference (the 4 original Raglan sts). For the separation, these stitches are typically assigned to the body or sleeves. Let's assign them to the body sections for simplicity.*
*The total stitches calculated (56 (CO) + 120 (increases) = 176) is incorrect. The 4 raglan sts are included in the initial CO. So sum of sections should equal total stitches. So 53+34+51+34 = 172 (2T). My total stitches calculation above (176) is including the original 4 raglan stitches as separate *again*. Let's stick with the segment sums.*
Total stitches on needles: 53+34+51+34 = 172 (56+37+54+37 = 184, 59+41+59+41 = 200, 61+45+61+45 = 212, 66+48+66+48 = 228) sts.

**Yoke Division:**
Switch to 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle as needed for body circumference.
Knit across **53 (56, 59, 61, 66)** sts for Back. Remove marker.
**Place Sleeve 1 sts on holder:** Slip the next **34 (37, 41, 45, 48)** sts onto a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder. Remove marker.
**Underarm CO:** **CO 4 (6, 6, 8, 8)** sts using the backward loop method for the underarm.
Knit across **51 (54, 59, 61, 66)** sts for Front. Remove marker.
**Place Sleeve 2 sts on holder:** Slip the next **34 (37, 41, 45, 48)** sts onto a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder. Remove marker.
**Underarm CO:** **CO 4 (6, 6, 8, 8)** sts using the backward loop method for the underarm.
Knit across the remaining sts for Back. This completes the round and connects the body.

### Body

You now have **112 (122, 130, 138, 148)** sts for the Body.
*Body stitches = Back sts (53 (56, 59, 61, 66)) + Front sts (51 (54, 59, 61, 66)) + 2 * Underarm CO (2*4=8 (2*6=12, 2*6=12, 2*8=16, 2*8=16)) = 104+8=112 (110+12=122, 118+12=130, 122+16=138, 132+16=148) sts. This matches the target finished chest circumference: 112 sts / 4.5 sts/inch = 24.88 -> 25 inches.*
Work in Stockinette Stitch (knit every round) until the body measures **9 (10, 11, 12, 13)** inches / 23 (25.5, 28, 30.5, 33) cm from the underarm, or desired length for your child.

**Hem Ribbing:**
Switch to smaller (US 7 / 4.5 mm) circular needle.
Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 1.5 inches (4 cm).
Bind off loosely in ribbing.

### Sleeves

Using larger (US 8 / 5 mm) DPNs or small circumference circular needle.
Pick up and knit **4 (6, 6, 8, 8)** sts from the underarm cast-on stitches.
Knit across the **34 (37, 41, 45, 48)** sts from the stitch holder for the sleeve.
You now have **38 (43, 47, 53, 56)** sts for the sleeve.
Place marker for BOR.
Work in Stockinette Stitch (knit every round) for 1 inch (2.5 cm).

**Sleeve Decreases:**
**Decrease Rnd:** K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. (2 sts decreased)
Work 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) rounds even.
Repeat Decrease Rnd, then 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) rounds even, a total of **6 (7, 7, 7, 8)** times.
You will have **26 (29, 33, 39, 40)** sts remaining.
*Check: 38 - (2*6) = 26 (43-(2*7)=29, 47-(2*7)=33, 53-(2*7)=39, 56-(2*8)=40).*
Continue in Stockinette Stitch until sleeve measures **9 (10, 11, 12, 13)** inches / 23 (25.5, 28, 30.5, 33) cm from the underarm, or desired length for your child.

**Cuff Ribbing:**
Switch to smaller (US 7 / 4.5 mm) DPNs.
Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 1.5 inches (4 cm).
Bind off loosely in ribbing.
Repeat for second sleeve.

### Finishing (Pullover)

Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle. Block garment gently to measurements.

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## MATCHING CAP

**Notes:**
*   This cap is worked bottom-up in the round.

Using smaller (US 7 / 4.5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle, **CO 80 (88, 92, 96, 100) sts**. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for BOR.

**Brim:**
Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 1.5 inches (4 cm).
Switch to larger (US 8 / 5 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle.
Knit 1 round.

**Body:**
Work in Stockinette Stitch (knit every round) until piece measures **6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8)** inches / 15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5) cm from cast-on edge.

**Crown Shaping:**
*   **Rnd 1:** *K8 (9, 9, 10, 10), k2tog*, repeat to end of round. (72 (79, 83, 88, 90) sts rem)
    *   *Check: 80 - (80/10) = 72 (88-(88/10, round up) = 79, 92-(92/10, round up)=83, 96-(96/10, round up)=88, 100-(100/10)=90)*. For sizes 4T, 6, 8, adjustments for non-multiple of 10.
    Let's adjust decrease counts to be even:
    **Rnd 1:** *K8 (8, 9, 9, 9), k2tog*, repeat **8 (9, 8, 9, 10)** times. Then knit rem sts.
    *   2T: (8+1)*8 = 72 sts. 80 - 8 = 72.
    *   4T: (8+1)*9 = 81 sts. 88 - 9 = 79. *No, this is wrong.*
    **Let's simplify decrease math for beginner:**
    **Rnd 1:** *Knit **8 (8, 9, 9, 9)** sts, k2tog*. Repeat to end of round, knitting remaining stitches if necessary.
    *   2T: (80 / 9 = 8 rem 8) 8 repeats of (K8, k2tog) + 8 sts rem. K8, k2tog: 8 times, k8. Stitches = 80 - 8 = 72 sts.
    *   4T: (88 / 9 = 9 rem 7) 9 repeats of (K8, k2tog) + 7 sts rem. K7. Stitches = 88 - 9 = 79 sts.
    *   6: (92 / 10 = 9 rem 2) 9 repeats of (K9, k2tog) + 2 sts rem. K2. Stitches = 92 - 9 = 83 sts.
    *   8: (96 / 10 = 9 rem 6) 9 repeats of (K9, k2tog) + 6 sts rem. K6. Stitches = 96 - 9 = 87 sts.
    *   10: (100 / 10 = 10 rem 0) 10 repeats of (K9, k2tog). Stitches = 100 - 10 = 90 sts.
    **Rnd 2:** Knit all stitches.
*   **Rnd 3:** *Knit **7 (7, 8, 8, 8)** sts, k2tog*. Repeat to end of round. (64 (70, 74, 78, 80) sts rem)
*   **Rnd 4:** Knit all stitches.
*   **Rnd 5:** *Knit **6 (6, 7, 7, 7)** sts, k2tog*. Repeat to end of round. (56 (61, 66, 69, 70) sts rem)
*   **Rnd 6:** Knit all stitches.
*   **Rnd 7:** *Knit **5 (5, 6, 6, 6)** sts, k2tog*. Repeat to end of round. (48 (52, 58, 60, 60) sts rem)
*   **Rnd 8:** Knit all stitches.
*   **Rnd 9:** *Knit **4 (4, 5, 5, 5)** sts, k2tog*. Repeat to end of round. (40 (44, 50, 51, 50) sts rem)
*   **Rnd 10:** Knit all stitches.
*   **Rnd 11:** *Knit **3 (3, 4, 4, 4)** sts, k2tog*. Repeat to end of round. (32 (36, 42, 42, 40) sts rem)
*   **Rnd 12:** Knit all stitches.
*   **Rnd 13:** *Knit **2 (2, 3, 3, 3)** sts, k2tog*. Repeat to end of round. (24 (28, 34, 33, 30) sts rem)
*   **Rnd 14:** Knit all stitches.
*   **Rnd 15:** *Knit **1 (1, 2, 2, 2)** st, k2tog*. Repeat to end of round. (16 (20, 26, 24, 20) sts rem)
*   **Rnd 16:** Knit all stitches.
*   **Rnd 17:** *K2tog* across round. (8 (10, 13, 12, 10) sts rem)

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close hole, and secure.

### Finishing (Cap)

Weave in all loose ends. Block gently.

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## MATCHING MITTENS (Pair)

**Notes:**
*   Mittens are worked cuff-up in the round.
*   Instructions are for one mitten; repeat for the second. Remember to reverse thumb shaping for the second mitten (M1L, k1 for Left Mitten; k1, M1R for Right Mitten). This pattern describes the Right Mitten.

Using smaller (US 7 / 4.5 mm) DPNs, **CO 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) sts**. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for BOR.

**Cuff:**
Work 2x2 Rib (k2, p2) for 1.5 (2, 2, 2.5, 2.5) inches / 4 (5, 5, 6.5, 6.5) cm.
Switch to larger (US 8 / 5 mm) DPNs.
Knit 1 round.

**Hand & Thumb Gusset (Right Mitten):**
Work 2 rounds in Stockinette Stitch.
**Thumb Gusset Set-up Rnd:** K to last 4 sts of rnd, pm, k4, pm. (For thumb placement)
**Gusset Increase Rnd:** K to first marker, sm, M1R, k to 1 st before second marker, M1L, k1, sm, knit to end of round. (2 sts increased for gusset)
Work 1 round even.
Repeat Gusset Increase Rnd, then 1 round even, a total of **4 (5, 6, 7, 8)** times.
You now have **36 (42, 48, 54, 60)** sts in total. The gusset will have **12 (14, 16, 18, 20)** sts.

**Separate Thumb:**
Knit to first marker. Slip the next **12 (14, 16, 18, 20)** gusset sts onto a piece of waste yarn or stitch holder. Remove markers.
**CO 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)** sts using the backward loop method over the thumb gap. Knit to end of round.
You now have **26 (30, 34, 39, 43)** sts for the hand.

**Hand:**
Work in Stockinette Stitch until mitten measures **4 (4.5, 5, 5.5, 6)** inches / 10 (11.5, 12.5, 14, 15) cm from thumb cast-on (or to cover child's fingers).

**Top Shaping:**
**Decrease Rnd 1:** *K1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before next marker (or halfway through if no marker), ssk, k1.* Repeat for second half of mitten. (4 sts decreased). *No markers for this. Let's simplify for beginners.*
**Decrease Rnd 1:** K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (2 sts decreased). Work 1 round even.
Repeat this Decrease Rnd, then 1 round even, a total of **4 (5, 6, 6, 7)** times. (18 (20, 22, 27, 29) sts rem)
Then, **Decrease Rnd:** *K2tog* around. (9 (10, 11, 14, 15) sts rem)
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.

### Thumb

Slip the **12 (14, 16, 18, 20)** thumb gusset sts from waste yarn onto DPNs.
Pick up and knit **2 (2, 2, 3, 3)** sts from the newly cast-on sts at the base of the thumb.
You now have **14 (16, 18, 21, 23)** sts for the thumb. Place marker for BOR.
Work in Stockinette Stitch until thumb measures **1.5 (1.75, 2, 2.25, 2.5)** inches / 4 (4.5, 5, 5.5, 6.5) cm from base (or to top of child's thumb).

**Thumb Top Shaping:**
**Decrease Rnd:** *K2tog* around. (7 (8, 9, 11, 12) sts rem)
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.

### Finishing (Mittens)

Weave in all loose ends. Block gently. Repeat for the second mitten, reversing thumb gusset shaping (work gusset increases *after* the initial 4 sts, *before* the second marker for a Left Mitten).