Thumbless Mittens
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Infants to 6 Months
MaterialsFleisher’s Wonderized Babyfair, 1 ball; or Fleisher’s Baby Zephyr, 3-fold, 1 ball.
Double Pointed White Knitting Needles, 2 pairs Size 1.
Gauge: 17 sts = 2 inches
12 rounds = 1 inch
Cast on 48 sts (16-16-16). Join. Work k 2, p 2 ribbing for 2 ¼ ins. for cuff.
Wrist dec. round--* K 2 tog, p 2 tog; repeat from * around (24 sts). Work k 1, p 1 ribbing for 6 rounds.
Inc. round--* K 1, inc. 1 st in next st; repeat from * around (36 sts). K around plain for 2 ¼ ins.
First dec. round--* K 7, k 2 tog; repeat from * around (32 sts).
2nd dec. round--* K 6, k 2 tog; repeat from * around (28 sts). Continue to dec. 4 sts every round 5 times more, having 1 st less between decreases after each dec. round *8 sts). Break yarn, run end through 8 sts; fasten off. Steam. Embroider at center of hand.