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Free Knitting Pattern: Bunny Bath Mitt

Lion Brand® Lion^® Organic Cotton

Pattern #: 70032A

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SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: One Size
About 9 in. (23 cm).

CORRECTIONS: None

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Our silly rabbit bathmitt makes for bath-time fun!

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Lion^® Organic Cotton

Vanilla	Almond	Bark	Cypress

*Lion Organic Cotton (Article #680) is an all-natural, undyed worsted-weight cotton yarn that is offered in four naturally-occuring shades. It is free from herbicides, pesticides and other agro-chemicals. It is packaged in 1.75 oz./50 g (82 yd/75 m) hanks.

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680-003 Organic Cotton Yarn: Bark

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$ 12.98

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Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]

$ 3.60

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Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]

$ 3.60

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Lion Brand Stitch Holders

$ 5.99

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$ 3.59

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Pom pom Maker

$ 2.49

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Additional Materials
2 black buttons 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter for eyes
1 white button 3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter for mouth
1 pink button 3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter of nose
Small amount rust yarn for whisker lines

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Bunny Bath Mitt

Lion Brand^® Lion^® Organic Cotton

GAUGE:

18 sts + 34 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row) using larger needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

MITT
With smaller needles, cast on 44 sts. Work in Garter st (k every row) for 1 1/2 in. (4 cm). Change to larger needles and continue to work in Garter st until piece measures 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) from beg.
Shape First Half of Mitt
Next Row: K16, sl rem 28 sts to a stitch holder; turn.
Working on 16 sts only, work even in Garter st for 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Shape Front Head
Row 1: Inc 1 st at each end of row - 18 sts.
Rows 2-4: Knit.
Row 5: Inc 1 st at each end of row - 20 sts.
Work even until piece measures 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) from beg.
Next Row: Decrease 1 st each end of row - 18 sts.
Next Row: Knit.
Shape Ears
Row 1: K8, sl rem 10 sts to stitch holder; turn. Working on 8 sts only, work even in Garter st for 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Row 2: Inc 1 st at each end of row - 10 sts.
Rows 3-5: Knit.
Rows 4-11: K2tog, k to end of row - 2 sts.
Row 12: K2tog - 1 st. Fasten off.
Sl 10 sts from holder back to larger needle. Rejoin yarn, bind off 2 sts and knit to end. Rep Rows 2-12 for second ear.
Sl first 12 sts from st holder to a second holder for thumb. Rejoin yarn and work next 16 sts on larger needles same as Front Head.
Shape Thumb
Sl thumb sts to larger needle. Rejoin yarn and work in Garter st for 2 in. (5 cm).
Next Row: K2tog across row - 6 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long end, thread end through rem sts, pull tight and secure. With same end, sew thumb seam.

FINISHING
Sew on buttons for eyes and mouth. Lap button for nose slightly over mouth and sew on. With rust, embroider straight st whisker lines. Sew seam. Weave in ends

PomPom
Following package instructions, make a small pompom. Trim ends. Sew fasten pompom to tip of thumb.

Weave in ends.

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ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit	k2tog = knit 2 together
rem = remain(s)(ing)	sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)