A mitten to hold a travel size tissue package.  Crescent shape opening on back for tissue
access, mitten is open at top for easy changing of package.


Materials:
Worsted weight yarn, mitten colour
Eyelash yarn (or use contrasting worsted weight yarn) for trim
Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook


Notes: Rounds are joined unless specified.  Begin each row/round with ch1, does NOT
count as first st.  Sc in same st OR in specified stitch to begin.
To work dec: draw up loop in each of next 2 sts, YO, draw through all 3 loops.


To begin:
With mitten colour, ch6.  2sc in 2nd ch from hook.  Sc in 3 chs, 3sc in last ch.  Working in
opposite side of starting ch, sc in 3 sts.  Sc in same st as beginning 2sc.  Join.  (12)
Rnd 2: *sc in 1 st, 3sc in next, sc in 3 sts, 3sc in next st.  Repeat from * once more.  (20)
Rnd 3: Sc in 2 sts. *2sc in next, sc in 5 sts, 2sc in next.* Sc in 3 sts.  Repeat from * to *
once more.  Sc in last st.  (24)
Rnd 4-8: Sc around.
Rnd 9: 2sc in 1st st, sc around to last st, do not sc in last st, turn.  Work in rows for the
next few rows.
Row 10: Sk 1st st, sc in each remaining st to last st, 2sc in last st, turn.
Row 11& 12: Repeat row 9&10.
Row 13-17: Sc in each st across, turn.  At end of 17, join with sl st in 1st st.  Continue
working in rounds.
Rnd 18: Sc in 16 sts.  Ch3, sk 3 sts, [forms thumb opening]  sc in last 5, join.
Rnd 19: Sc in each sc and ch around.  (24)
Rnd 20&21: Sc around.
Rnd 22-24: Sc around in BLPS only.
Rnd 25: (Sc in 10 sts, dec) twice.  (22) FO

Thumb:
Rnd 1: Join mitten colour in any st of thumb opening.  6sc evenly around opening.
Rnd 2-4: Sc around, fO, leaving long tail.  Weave tail in and out of stitches of rnd 4, pull
tightly to close and fasten securely.

Trim:
*If using eyleash yarn: Join yarn in any free loop of rnd 21.  Sc around. Join, FO.  Repeat
for free loops of rnd 22 & 23.
*If using regular worsted: Join yarn in any free loop of rnd 21.  (Sc, ch2) twice in each free
loop.  Join, FO.  Repeat for free loops of rnd 22 & 23.


**This pattern has been tested by myself.  If you should encounter any typos, or have a
question, please do not hesitate to email me at: crochetsal@yahoo.com
This pattern is not to be sold or re-distributed in any way, free or for sale, either on its own or
in kit form.  You may make several items to sell at craft bazaars for profit.  A mention of my
name and website (www.crochetsal.com) would be nice, but is not necessary.
Mitten Travel Tissue Cover
Sally Ives/December 2006