Meglio Stasera...

1 skein of any worsted weight yarn.
Size US #3 needles, either in circulars or double points, whatever is preferred. stitch markers (optional) Gauge $6s t s=1$ in in St st Finished Size approx. 6 inches wide, but stretchy. Pattern Stitch round $1-\mathsf{\Omega}^{\star}\mathsf{k}\,1$ , $\mathsf{p}1^{\star}$ to end of round round 2- $\star_{{\sf k}3}$ , $\mathsf{p}3^{\star}$ to end of round repeat rounds $1\ \&\ 2$ Cuff Using the long tail cast on method, cast on 42 stitches. Join, being careful not to twist your stitches. Place marker at the end of round, if preferred. knit 1 round plain. Begin knitting in pattern for 20 pattern repeats, or desired length,ending with round 1. Thumb shaping. \*Increase round- Work 18 stitches in pattern, place marker, make 1, knit 3, make 1, place marker, continue in pattern to end of round.(you've increased two stitches at the thumb.) Next round- Work stitches in pattern to marker, knit stitches in between markers, work in pattern to end of round.\* Continue in this manner, increasing every other round, until there are 13 stitches in between the markers. Work the above "Next round" again.
Top of mitt
Work 18 stitches in pattern. Slip the 13 stitches between markers onto a stitch holder or scrap piece of yarn, removing the markers. Cast on 3 stitches using the backward loop method, continue in pattern to end of round. Work all stitches in pattern, including the 3 cast on stitches, for 12 rounds, or desired length. knit 1 roind nlain then hind off looselv Pick up 3 stitches from the cast on edge of the top part of the mitt. knit 13 stitches. This is now the end of round. (16 stitches total) knit 8 rounds, or to desired length. Bind off loosely. Make another mitt to match. NOTE: If a larger mittis preferred, use a larger set of needles ALL TEXT AND IMAGES COPYRIGHT $\circledcirc$ 2007 BY ERIN VAUGHAN. THIS PATTERN IS FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY.YOU MAY NOT REPRODUCE THIS PATTERN FOR DISTRIBUTION, SALE, OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AND YOU MAY NOT PUT IT ON ANY INTERNET SITE WITHOUT MY PRIOR PERMISSION.THE FINISHED ITEM MADE FROMTHISPATTERNMAYNOT BE SOLD UNLESS THE PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO CHARITY. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS, CRITICISM, OR PICTURES OF FINISHED OBJECTS. (I'd love to see them.) THANKS. CONTACT: pinkerbell44@gmail.com, http://dorkybestfriend.typepad.com