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Plan mitten-thumb placement
Mark palm, back and thumb position on each mitten separately. Mirror placement deliberately while preserving the direction of any asymmetric motif.

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Mark palm, back and thumb position on each mitten separately. Mirror placement deliberately while preserving the direction of any asymmetric motif.
Before you start
Use smooth, light yarn and a small sample that matches the lesson’s flat or circular construction. Mark the right side and record the starting stitch count. Follow the pattern’s own stitch key.
Try this example
Lay two paper mitten outlines side by side and label left and right. Mark the thumb opening and motif center before copying either plan onto the knitting chart.
Check your result
- Count live stitches, trace one column and inspect both faces. Compare the relaxed edge with the middle of the sample before repeating the operation on a project.
- Stitch names and mounts vary between knitting styles. Follow the required fabric structure and pattern key rather than assuming every front loop is the correct entry point.
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