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
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