Baby Mittens
Size: To fit approx 3 month old
Materials: Small amount of DK weight (Aussie 8 ply) yarn. I used 14gm, approx 30m
Needles: A set of 3.75mm and 4mm needles.
Gauge: 22sts to 10cm
Pattern:
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 26sts and join for knitting in the round.
Work 1 inch k1, p1 rib
Change to 4mm needles and change colour if desired. Work 2 inches stocking stitch
Shape top:
K1, ssk, k7, k2tog, k1; repeat (22sts)
Knit 1 round
K1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1; repeat (18sts)
Knit 1 round
K1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1; repeat (14sts)
Knit 1 round
Place 7 sts on one needle and 7 sts on another. Graft together to form the top of the mitten.
Make a 2nd mitten to match.
Darn in ends and embroider a motif of your choice on the back of the mittens if desired.
This pattern is copyright Sarah Bradberry, February 2009. All rights reserved.