Knitted Lacy Baby Mittens

These knitted lacy mittens are the perfect combination of style and warmth for those chilly days. The intricate lace pattern adds a touch of elegance to your baby’s wardrobe while keeping their hands cozy and comfortable. So go ahead, treat your little one to a pair of these delightful mittens and embrace the cold season with a fashionable flair!

Knitting notes

For shorter cuffs, work fewer rows (rep the four patt rows once or twice instead of three times).

Yarn

1 x 1 3/4oz (50g) ball—approx 230yds (210m)—of Regia Silk 4-ply in shade 01 white

Needles

Pair of US 3 (3.00mm) knitting needles

Extras

• Tapestry needle
• 31 1⁄2in (80cm) of 3/8-in (10-mm) wide silk or satin ribbon

Size

Newborn

Actual size

Overall length: 4 1/2in (11.5cm)

Width: 2 1/4in (5.5cm)

Gauge (tension)

30 sts and 50 rows to to 4in (10cm) over stockinette (stocking) stitch using US 3 (3.00mm) needles.

Pattern

Mitten (make two)

With US 3 (3.00mm) needles, cast on 41 sts.

Knit 2 rows.

Row 3 (RS): P1, [k3, p1] to end.

Row 4: K1, [p3, k1] to end.

Row 5: [P1, k1, yo, skpo] to last st, p1.

Row 6: As row 4.

Rep rows 3-6, 3 times more.

Next row: K2, [k2tog, k5] to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 35 sts

Next row: Purl.

Next row (make eyelets): K2, [yo, k2tog] to last st, k1. Starting with a purl row,

work in stockinette (stocking) stitch (1 row knit, 1 row purl) until work

measures 4 1/4in (10.5cm) from cast-on edge, ending with a purl row.

Next row: K2, *sk2po, k1, rep from * to last 5 sts, sk2po, k2. 19 sts

Next row: Purl.

Next row: K1, [k2tog] to end. Cut yarn and thread through rem sts.

To finish

Pull end of yarn to draw up stitches, then stitch side seam.

Weave in any loose ends neatly.

Cut ribbon in half and thread through eyelets.