This pattern will guide you on creating adorable mittens for babies with a flat decreasing technique using 2 colors. The cuff features a 1x1 rib design for added cuteness!
22 stitches x 28 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch
One size to fit babies aged 3-6 months
Cuff
Using Color A, cast on 24 stitches and join in the round. Work in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
Main Mitten
Switch to Color B.
Round 1: Knit all stitches.
Round 2: Purl all stitches.
Repeat these 2 rounds until mitten measures 3 inches from cast on edge.
Flat Decrease
Round 1: K2, k2tog, k10, ssk, k2, k2tog, k10, ssk (20 stitches total).
Round 2: Purl all stitches.
Round 3: K1, k2tog, k8, ssk, k1, k2tog, k8, ssk (16 stitches total).
Round 4: Purl all stitches.
Round 5: K2tog, k6, ssk, k2tog, k6, ssk (12 stitches total).
Round 6: Purl all stitches.
Round 7: K2tog, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, ssk (8 stitches total).
Break yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and weave in ends.
Repeat for second mitten.