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Easy New Born Hat And Mittens Knitting PatternDesigned by Julie Cartwright Hat measures 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter; length 5 inches (13 cm) from rim to crown. Materials: Size 4 mm (5 US) needles DK weight yarn (MC cream, CC pink). Less than 50 grams (1.75 ounces) used. Gauge: 21.5 sts= 4 inches (10 cm) K1, P1 Rib Row 1: *k1, p1; rep from * Rep this row. Instructions Hat Starting at brim, with CC pink CO 64 sts and work in K1, p1 until brim measures 1 inch (3 cm) from beg. Change to MC cream and work in St st until work measures 4 inches (10.5 cm) from beg. End with WS row completed. Shape Top Of Hat Dec 8 sts evenly across- 56 sts Work even 3 rows. Next row: *k2tog, k4; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog - 46 sts Next row: purl Next row: k2tog across - 23 sts Next row: Dec 4 sts evenly across - 19 sts Next row: Dec 6 sts evenly across - 13 sts Next row:purl Cut yarn, leaving a long length. With tapestry needle, thread through rem sts and pull tightly to close top of hat. Seams sides. For the optional bow decoration, make a length of crochet chain with an F-5 (4 mm) hook. Mittens With CC pink CO 28 sts and work in K1, p1 until work measures 1 inch (3 cm) from beg. Change to MC cream and work in St st for 14 rows. Shaping Next row: (k2tog, k11) twice, k2tog - 25 sts Next row: purl Next row: k2tog, k10, k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog - 22 sts Next row: purl Next row: (k2tog, k8) twice, k2tog - 19 sts Next row: purl BO. Cut yarn, leaving a long length of yarn for sewing side seam. Visit Julie's blog, Julies Knit and Sew Corner, at http://juliesknitandsewcorner.blogspot.com/ See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. |