Wee Mittens
B e g i n n e r / i n t e r m e d i at e
These classic, simply made vintage
mittens are the same for right and
left hands, which eliminates hassle
while dressing little ones. Say
good-bye to itchy wrists, thanks
to a scrumptious blended yarn.
Add your own embellishments—
vintage buttons, embroidery,
stripes, whatever you fancy.
Tip: To keep mittens from getting lost, sew
one end of a 30" (76 cm) ribbon or twisted
cord to each mitten cuff, and pull the mit-
tens through the sleeves of baby’s coat—just
like Nana used to do!
Sizes
0–12 months (1–3 years)
Materials
1 (1) 50 g ball Debbie Bliss Cashmerino
DK (55% merino wool, 33% microfiber,
12% cashmere; 125 yds [114 m]) in #04
Red
US 5 (3.75 mm) straight needles
50 V INTAGE K NIT S F O R M O DERN B A B IE S
US 6 (4 mm) straight needles Row 2 (WS): Purl. Row 2 (WS): Purl.
2 stitch markers Row 3: K to marker, sl marker, M1, k to Row 3: Rep Row 1—14 (16) sts.
marker, M1, sl marker, knit to end—31
Yarn needle for finishing (35) sts. Row 4: Purl.
Rep Rows 2–3 until you have 11 (13) sts Row 5: *K2tog; rep from * to end—7 (8)
Gauge
sts.
22 sts and 30 rows make 4" (10 cm) with
between markers.
Break yarn, leaving an 18" (46 cm) tail.
larger needles in St st Next row: Purl.
Thread tail onto yarn needle, run needle
Thumb
through rem sts. Slip sts off needle, pull
Directions (Make 2) yarn tight, and fasten securely. Leave
Row 1: K24 (28), turn. long yarn end for sewing up.
Cuff
With smaller needles, loosely CO 27 (31) Row 2: P4 (5), p2tog, p5 (6), turn.
Finishing
sts.
Work 2 (4) rows in St st on these 10 (12) Fold mitten with RS tog and sew seams
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last sts. using a mattress st.
st, k1.
Next Row: K2tog 5 (6) times—5 (6) sts.
Row 2 (WS): *P1, k1; rep from * to last
Break yarn, thread tail through rem sts,
st, p1.
and pull tight.
Rep Rows 1–2 until you have 10 (12)
rows of rib. Top Shaping
Change to larger needles, and work 2 (2) Rejoin yarn to sts on left needle with RS
rows in St st. facing, and knit to end—26 (30) sts.
Cont in St st until work measures 4½"
Thumb Gusset
(4¾") (11.5 [12] cm) from beg, ending
Row 1 (RS): K13 (15), place marker, M1, with a purl row.
k1, M1, place marker, knit to end—29
Row 1 (RS): *K2, k2tog; rep from * to
(33) sts.
last 2 sts, k2—20 (23) sts.
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