Bonny baby mittens
Accessories for babies make great gifts and are quick to knit using small amounts of left-over yarn. These use two shades of DK weight yarn, although you could, of course, knit the whole mitten in the same colour.
The samples here were made using King Cole Merino Blend DK in shades 46 (Aran) and 1989 (Truffle). This is a pure wool, anti-tickle, machine washable yarn ideal for babies. The pattern is suitable for any double knitting weight yarn, and there are many DK baby yarns available in a variety of fibres and colours.
Size
To fit baby aged 0-3 (3-6, 6-12) months
Materials
Approx 14 (16, 18) m / 16 (17, 19) yds double knitting yarn in each of two colours.
3.25 mm (UK10, US3) needles, pair (optional)
3.75 mm (UK9, US5) dpns, set of four
Beg of rnd marker (optional)
Tapestry needle
Tension/Gauge
25 sts and 33 rows to 10cm on 3.75 mm needles.
Abbreviations
| Beg | Beginning |
| Col | Colour |
| Dec | Decrease |
| g st | Garter stitch |
| K | Knit |
| K2tog | Knit 2 together |
| M1L | Make 1 left by inserting the needle from front to back under the loop that lies between the next 2 stitches and knitting it through the back loop |
| M1R | Make 1 right by inserting the needle from back to front under the loop that lies between the next 2 stitches and knitting it through the front loop |
| rnd | Round |
| st st | Stocking (stockinette) stitch |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
MITTENS – make two alike
Cuff (knit flat in garter stitch – every row knit)
Using 3.25 mm needles and col A, cast on 20 (22, 24) sts
Knit four rows.
Increase row: K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, K1. 22 (24, 26) sts
Knit three rows.
Repeat increase row. 24 (26, 28) sts
Knit one row.
Hand (knit in the round in stocking stitch – every round knit)
Using 3.75mm needles, arrange your stitches on three DPNs and with the right side facing and col B join to work in the round.
Work 10 (11, 14) rnds in st st.
Second size only
Next rnd: (K3, K2tog, K8) twice. 24 sts.
All sizes – Shape top
Rnd 1: *K2, K2tog. Rep from * to end. 18 (18, 21) sts
Rnd 2 and every alt rnd: Knit
Rnd 3: *K1, K2tog. Rep from * to end. 12 (12, 14) sts
Rnd 5: K2 tog to end. 6 (6, 7) sts
To finish
Break yarn and use a tapestry needle to thread through the remaining sts. Pull up tight and fasten off on the wrong side. Weave in all ends and block.
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Bonny Baby Mittens © 2022. All rights reserved.
An original design by Sue Howarth t/a Woolly Good Stuff.
This pattern is for unlimited personal use. Please do not reproduce or sell the pattern, or sell items that are made from the pattern without the prior permission of Sue Howarth. Items made as gifts or for sale for charity are allowed. Please direct all pattern queries to Sue Howarth.
