Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Baby Floral Mittens


Materials needed:
2 colors of Worsted Yarn
Size 4 Knitting Needles
2 Small Buttons

With MC, CO 30 sts join in round on DPNs
K1 P1 for 4 rows
switch to CC continue k1 p1 for 4 more rows
Switch back to MC- knit 1 row
K 15 PM k1 m1 k1 k1 m1 PM knit 12 sts to end
knit 1 row
repeat increase row once more- should be 7 sts for thumb between markers
K to marker, place 7 sts on holder CO 1 stitch in gap and k to end 28 sts on needle
Knit until mitten is 3 inches from CO or until desired length is reached
decrease- K2tog all around- 19 sts.
Knit 1 row
K2tog all around k1 -10
Break yarn, thread through remaining sts. Pull tight and weave in ends.

Thumb
PO 3 sts in gap and k sts on holder (10 sts)
knit 5 rows
Decrease - K2tog all around- 5 sts
Break yarn, thread through remaining sts. Pull tight and weave in ends.

Repeat for 2nd mitten- mittens can be worn on either hand.

Flower
CO 10 sts, join in round
knit 2 rows
K2tog all around- 5 sts
Break yarn, thread through remaining sts. Pull to draw together leaving a hole in middle big enough for button. Knot yarn to keep it from loosening up.

Decide where to place flower and sew on buttons, attach flower.

Optional: Crochet a chain st 24 inches long and attach to mittens