Yarn: Artful Yarns Virtue (100% Cashmere)
Needles: US 4 and US 6 DPN's
Gauge: 5 sts. per inch in St St on US 6
Pattern: With smaller needles CO 20 sts. PM, join and knit in the round 1x1 rib until piece measures 1 inch. Switch to larger needles and k every row for 15 rows. Begin decreases:
Round 1: *k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1*; rep from *
Round 2: knit
Round 3: *k1, ssk, k2. k2tog, k1*; rep from *
Round 4: knit
Round 5: *k1, ssk, k2tog, k1*; rep from *
Round 6: knit
Divide remaining stitches on two needles and graft top of mitten (kitchener stitch). Weave in ends. Make twisted cord and thread through top row of ribbing to help secure mitts on babies hands.
How cute! And cashmere, no less. Who's the lucky baby?
Posted by: Leslie | January 28, 2005 at 10:38 AM
What a special baby gift! Too, too sweet! P.S. We missed you last night...
Posted by: PlazaJen | January 28, 2005 at 08:35 PM
It would be nice to know what ssk means....
Posted by: rena p | December 26, 2008 at 05:13 PM