Draw the sts up tightly and fasten securely. Starting at the beginning of the row on the knit side, K the 19 sts from the first holder. End with purl row. P one row. Repeat last two rows until 9 sts remain.
Thread end into yarn needle and draw through all the sts, slipping the sts from the needle.
Draw the sts up tightly and fasten securely. SEW thumb seam. Sew side seam of mitten. Weave in ends. MAKE second mitten to match.