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Baby Mitts Baby Mitts From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-301

Vickie has created her own baby-knitting project to the mix: a pair of teeny mitts that will keep little fingers warm (and little nails from scratching).

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Baby mitts

Materials
Leftover scraps of Muench/GGH Goa (50% cotton, 50% xcrylic; 50g, 55 yards per skein) in the following colors: 1 skein 10 Hot Pink (MC), 1 skein 35 Barbie Pink (CC), 1 skein 03 White (CC1)
U.S. size 9 needles
Tapestry needle

Note: Remember that many yarns are seasonal and could be discontinued. If the specific yarn called for is not available, purchase a substitution yarn that comes closest to the specified gauge in your pattern. And be sure to make that all-important swatch to see whether the yarn works for your particular pattern.

Finished size: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Gauge: 3.75 stitches per inch

(Make 2)
With MC, CO 15 sts. Work in seed stitch (K1, P1 every row) for 5 rows.
Switch to CC and work in stockinette for 4 rows.
Switch to CC1 and work in stockinette for 4 rows.
Switch to MC and work last 5 rows as follows:
Row 1: *K2tog., K1* to end.
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K2tog. to end.
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: K2tog. twice, K1.

Draw string through remaining live stitches and tie off.

Finishing
Weave in ends and sew up back seam.

Next: Knitting a Bunny

RESOURCES :
Goa Yarn
#10 Hot Pin
#35 Barbie Pink
#3 White
Muench Yarns
Website: muenchyarns.com

Knits From the Heart: Quick Projects for Generous Giving
By Kristin Spurkland
Martingale & Company, 2004
Website: www.martingale-pub.com

GUESTS :
Kristin Spurkland
Knitting expert and author
E-mail: kristin@kristinspurkland.com
Website: www.kristinspurkland.com