Free Baby Mittens Knitting Pattern
Posted by Shirley on 27th Aug 2018
With having 3 children myself, 3 grandchildren and more on the way, i know how useful mittens are so I decided to create this simple little knitting pattern for baby mitts
It is made in UK- DK, USA- light worsted, AU-8ply and is for 0-3 months
PDF version to download-- http://shrsl.com/rvm2
0-3mths
Requirements
20g/3/4 oz
UK Double knitting, USA light worsted (3), AU 8ply
Knitting needles
UK 3.25mm, USA 3
40” (101cm) of ¼” (0.5cm) ribbon
Or
4mm/F crochet hook if making a cord
Tension/gauge; using above yarn and needles, 12sts x 16 rows over st st = 2” (2.5cm) square
Abbreviations: k-knit, p-purl, k2tog-knit 2 stitches together, k2togtbl-knit 2 stitches together through back loop, st st-stocking/stockinette stitch
Mitts
Using main cast on 32sts
Row 1: * k1, p1, rep from * to end
Rep first row 10 more times
Ribbon row: k2, * yon, k2tog, k3, rep from * to end
Work 17 rows st st starting with a purl row
Next row: k1, k2togtbl, k10, k2tog, k2, k2togtbl, k10, k2tog, k1 (28sts)
Next row: purl
Next row:k1, k2togtbl, k8, k2tog, k2, k2togtbl, k8, k2tog, k1 (24sts)
Next row: purl
Cast/bind off
To make cord if not using ribbon
Ch 90, fasten of yarn
I sewed the ends into the chain
Make up/complete
Sew up seams, sew in all threads, cut the 40” (101cm) of ¼” (0.5cm) ribbon in half and thread through each mitt, make sure to secure it in place with a few stitches
PDF version to download-- http://shrsl.com/rvm2
Shirley x
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