Baby Mittens

Materials:

0-3 mos.:  size 4 knitting needles                

(3-6 mos.):  size 5 knitting needles

Size F crochet hook.

Any light worsted weight yarn  such as:  Patons “Asta”, Bernat “Handicrafter”, or

Patons “Grace” (use 2 strands of “Grace”)

Cotton yarn is best because babies like to put their fists in their mouth!

Cast on 24 stitches.  Work 4 (6) rows of K1, P1 ribbing.

Next row:  Purl, increasing one stitch in first and last stitch of the row.

Eyelets:

Row 1:  K1, (K2tog, YO, K1) repeat to end of row, K1.

Row 2:  Purl

Hand:

Work in stockinette stitch for 14 (16) rows, beginning with a knit row and ending with a purl row.

Top Shaping:

Row 1:  K1, K2tog, K8, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K8, K2tog

Row 2:  Purl

Row 3:  K1, K2tog, K6, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K6, K2tog

Row 4:  Purl

Row 5:  K2tog, K4, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K4, K2tog

Row 6:  Purl

Finishing method #1:  Divide remaining stitches evenly onto 2 double-point needles and weave together using Kitchener stitch, stitch down side seam.  Weave ends in.

Finishing method #2:  Cut a 12” tail of yearn.  Weave through remaining stitches and pull together tightly.  Stitch down side seam.  Weave ends in.

With size F crochet hook, chain 60 stitches.  Tie off and weave through the eyelets.