Delicate Lacy Baby Mittens — Newborn Knitting Pattern & Notes
These delicate lacy baby mittens are a newborn-sized knitted project that combine an elegant lace motif with cozy warmth. Below you'll find full knitting notes, materials, gauge, and step-by-step instructions to make a charming pair for a newborn.
Newborn-sized lacy mittens knitted in white 4-ply, finished with a satin ribbon threaded through the eyelets.
Knitting notes
For shorter cuffs, work fewer rows (repeat the four pattern 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 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.
Repeat 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.