My red mittens have been repaired…a LOT! Time for a new pair!

Mods:
Top of flap decreases, to increase length:
(k1, ssk, k14, k2tog, k1)x2
Knit one round plain (36 sts total).
(k1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k1)x2
Knit one round plain (30 sts total).
(k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k1)x2
Knit one round plain (24 sts total).
(k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1)x2
Knit one round plain (18 sts total).
(k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2tog, k1)x2
Knit one round plain (12 sts total).
(k1, ssk, k2tog, k1)x2
Knit one round plain (8 sts total).
Graft or close like a hat.

Thumb: pick up extra sts and knit two rounds.
Work 2x2 rib on thumbs for 16 rounds.