Make this baby mittens knitting pattern by Kirstie McLeod your go-to for little newborn knits. They're the perfect gift for new parents! These super-soft mitts will keep tiny hands warm all day long, and they're made from easy-care, machine-washable yarn so they're simple to clean too. If you are looking for designs for even smaller babies, check out our premature baby knitting patterns article.
New to knitting from charts? This easy pattern will help you learn! Take a look at our guide on how to read charts in knitting patterns for tips on using the chart in this pattern – or follow the written instructions instead if you prefer.
If you like this baby mittens knitting pattern you can also find a matching hat and booties in Simply Knitting magazine number 168, which is available as a digital issue.
For these knitted baby mittens you will need:
- DY Choice, Baby Joy DK (55% acrylic, 45% polyamide, 50g/175m), 1 ball of Mint (105). Can't find this yarn? Try Paintbox Yarns Baby DK in shade Mint Green (760).
- A pair of 3½mm (US 4) needles
- Stitch marker
Baby mittens knitting pattern
Tension
Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 24 sts and 36 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using 3½mm needles
Measurements
Mittens 10cm (4in) long x 13cm (5in) hand circumference
Baby mittens lace pattern: Written Instructions
Row 1 (RS) K6, yo, skpo, K7.
Row 2 and every WS row Purl.
Row 3 K4, k2tog, yo, K1, yo, skpo, K6.
Row 5 K3, k2tog, yo, K3, yo, skpo, K5.
Row 7 K2, k2tog, yo, K5, yo, skpo, K4.
Row 9 K1, k2tog, yo, K7, yo, skpo, K3.
Row 11 K2tog, yo, K4, yo, skpo, K3, yo, skpo, K2.
Row 13 (K1, yo, skpo, K1, K2tog, yo) twice, K3.
Row 15 K2, yo, sk2po, yo, K3, yo, sk2po, yo, K4.
Baby mittens lace pattern: Chart
Baby mittens pattern (make 2)
Cast on 33 sts using 3½mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Row 2 P1, (K1, P1) to end.
Rep Rows 1 and 2, 3 more times.
Row 9 (RS) K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Row 10 Purl.
Row 11 K10, work Row 1 of the Chart or Written Instructions, K to end.
Row 12 P10, work Row 2 of the Chart or Written Instructions, P to end.
Continue to work from the Chart or Written Instructions as set.
When the Chart is finished, cont as folls:
Next row Purl.
Next row (K3, skpo) to end. [28 sts]
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2, skpo) to end. [21 sts]
Next row Purl.
Next row (K1, skpo) to end. [14 sts]
Next row Purl.
Next row (Skpo) to end. [7 sts]
Next row Purl.
Make up the baby mittens
With RS facing, thread the yarn through the remaining sts and sew down the seam. Weave in any loose ends.
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