LAURA'S QUICK & EASY BATH MITT

Materials:  Classic Elite Dakota (cotton/linen), 1 skein
                    or other sport weight cotton yarn
Needles:    Size 7 dps
Gauge:  4.5 sts/inch in K3, P3 rib
Note:  The mitt is knit with 2 strands of yarn held together as one

Cast on 52 sts.  Distribute on 3 needles (or 4 if you prefer).  Join into a
round.
1st round:  K
2nd round: P
3rd round:  Cast off 10 sts (42 sts remain), then establish pattern -- *K3,
P3*.  Repeat
   from * to * until end of round
Subsequent rounds:  Continue in K3, P3 rib until piece measures  1" short of
desired
  length.
Next round:  *K1, K2tog, P3*, repeat from * to * until end of round
Next round:  *K2, P3*, repeat from * to * until end of round
Next round:  *K2, P1, P2tog*, repeat from * to * until end of round
Next round:  *K2, P2*, repeat from * to * until end of round
Next round:  *K2tog, P2tog*, repeat from * to * until end of round
Next round:  *K2tog, P2tog*, repeat from * to * until end of round
Next round:  K2tog across round
Cut off yarn leaving approximately 6".  Using a tapestry needle, draw yarn
through remaining sts, pull tightly.  Sew end into inside of mitt.

Enjoy.

Laura Rasmussen
TomLaura@aol.com

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