Baby mittens

Really simple baby mittens without thumb. The cord prevents them from getting lost when baby inevitably pulls them off.

Size: 3-9 months Yarn: Fingering weight yarn, 65 meters/70 yards, less than 20 g Gauge: 32 sts/10 cm (4) Needles: 3 mm (US 2,5) needles or size to get gauge Abbreviations k knit k2tog knit 2 together = 1 st decreased kfb knit into the front and back legs of stitch = 1 st increased p purl rnd round st stitch Cuff CO 32 sts (I use long-tail CO over two needles) and join for knitting in the round. Rib k1, p1 for 4 cm (1,5), 13 rounds. Hand Switch to stocking st. Increase 8 sts evenly on the first round (kfb, k3 around), 40 sts. When hand measures 8 cm (3,25), 30 rounds after increase round, decrease for top: Round 1: k2, k2tog around (30 sts) Round 2: knit Round 3: k1, k2tog around (20 sts) Round 4: knit Round 5: k2tog around (10 sts) Round 6: knit Round 7: k2tog around (5 sts) Cut yarn and thread through the remaining sts, weave in ends. Make another mitten. Make an i-cord or crochet chain about 65 cm (27) long and sew one mitten to each end. Thread through sleeves to avoid losing mittens. Copyright Malin Nilsson 2007