Friday 22 November 2013

Toddler Mittens

Winter is on it's way and the weather is changing here in the UK. It's getting much colder.
 
These cute little mittens are perfect for keeping little fingers warm.
 
Toddler Baby Mittens
 
 
Worked flat on 2 needles ~ they are really easy & quick to make.

 
 
 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/toddler-baby-mittens

 
Toddler Baby Mittens

Requirements:
DK yarn  (8ply)
4mm needles
 
Pattern:
Make two mittens
CUFF

Using main colour, cast on 29sts

1st Row:  S1, * k1, p1,  repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

2nd Row:  S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

3rd Row:  Using contrast colour, knit across row

4th Row:  S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

5th Row:  Using main colour, knit across row

6th Row:  S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat last 4 rows twice more

Cut off contrast colour and continue in main colour only

HAND

1st Row:  Knit -  inc in the first and last stitches  (31sts)

2nd Row: and all following even rows - Purl

3rd Row:  K14, inc in next 2 sts, k15  (33sts)

5th Row:  K14, inc in next st, k2, inc in next st, k15  (35sts)

7th Row:  K14, inc in next st, k4, inc in next st, k15  (37sts)

9th Row:  K14, inc in next st, k6, inc in next st, k15  (39sts)

11th Row:  K14, inc in next st, k8, inc in next st, k15  (41sts)

12th Row:  P26, turn

THUMB

K11, turn

Working on these centre 11sts only work a further 5 rows

K2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k3tog

Cut off yarn leaving a tail. Draw a needle through these 5sts. Draw up tightly and fasten off.

TOP

With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 15sts left on the needle, purl 15

Continue on 30sts, - work 4 rows

SHAPE TOP

1st Row:  S1, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, k1

2nd Row: and all following even rows – Purl

3rd Row:  S1, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, k1

5th Row:  S1, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, k1

7th Row:  S1, s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k1

8th Row: Cast off purlwise
Join the thumb seam, top and side seam. Darn away ends.
 
 
 

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Sunday 10 November 2013

Wedding Shrug

 
Wedding Shrug
 
 
I made this pretty shrug using Sirdar Snuggly Pearls DK
 
It's a very pretty yarn with a sparkle
 

 
Such a pretty pattern design
 
~ but I had a nightmare trying to fit the sleeves ~
 
It's a pity when a design or part of a design causes frustration.
 
Anyway, I am happy with the final result.