Cozy Baby Mittens by Linda Gga

Cozy Baby Mittens

Knitting
October 2024
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
DK
+ Aran
= DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
87 - 98 yards (80 - 90 m)
6-12 months, 12-18 months
English
This pattern is available from redsockdesigns.etsy.com for €3.00.

Features:
● soft, light fluff
● knitted in round
● ribbed cuffs
● anatomic thumb gusset
● round closure

Sizes:

  1. 6-12 months (mitt length: 17 cm, width: 6 cm, thumb length: 3,5 cm, hand length: 11 cm)
  2. 12-18 months (mitt length: 20 cm, width: 7 cm, thumb length: 4 cm, hand length: 12 cm) Please note that these are average measurements! A child’s hand size may vary, so refer to the child’s measurements. The mitten length can be adjusted to your needs (knit longer if necessary).

You will need:
● yarn A: DROPS Soft Tweed, 1 ball
● yarn B: DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk, 1 ball
● 4.0 and 4.5 mm (US 6 and 7) knitting needles
● 2 stitch markers
● tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape

Gauge & tension:
20 sts x 30 rows in 10x10 cm / 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch on 4.0 mm (US 6) needles,
yarns A and B held together.
You might need to change the needle size to acquire the suggested gauge.

Required skills, methods used:
● knit in round
● knit, purl, increase and decrease stitches