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Newborn Scratch Mitts with Seed Stitch Trim:

Size:  

0 - 3 months

Gauge:

26 stitches and 36 rows = 4" (10cm) in stocking stitch

Materials:

3.5mm needles (US size 4), or whatever size is needed to obtain gauge

1 x 50g ball of dk weight yarn (I used Sublime baby cashmere merino silk dk in shade 0006, 'pebble' - this one ball of wool will do your hat and your mitts)

Tapestry needle

CO 28 stitches (I use cable cast-on because it creates a lovely edge)

Continue in K1, P1 seed stitch for 12 rows.

Increases:

Row 13:  K1, M1L, K until there is one stitch left on the left needle, M1L, K1 (30 stitches)

Row 14:  Purl

Row 15:  K1, M1L, K until there is one stitch left on the left needle, M1L, K1 (32 stitches)

Row 16:  Purl

Row 17:  K1, M1L, K until there is one stitch left on the left needle, M1L, K1 (34 stitches)

Row 18:  Purl

Row 19:  K1, M1L, K until there is one stitch left on the left needle, M1L, K1 (36 stitches)

Row 20:  Purl

Row 21 - 26 Alternate Knit and Purl rows beginning with a Knit row

Decreases:

Row 27:  K1, (K2tog, K3) to end (29 stitches)

Row 28:  Purl

Row 29:  K1, (K2tog, K2) to end (22 stitches)

Row 30:  Purl

Row 31:  K1, (K2tog, K1) to end (15 stitches)

Row 32:  Purl

Row 33:  (K2tog) 7 times, K1 (8 stitches)

Break off yarn leaving a 20cm (8") tail.  Thread this tail through your tapestry needle and thread through remaining 8 stitches, removing them from the knitting needle.

Draw up tightly and fasten off so there is no hole.

Sew up mitt along seam using the mattress stitch.   Weave in ends.

Position seam along centre back of mitt.

Knit another one!

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