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Knitting Kits Baby Items Critter Kits Hats Lace Shawls Mittens Ponchos Scarves Small Projects Socks, Slippers, Leggings Sweaters for Adults Sweaters for Children Home Accessories Variegated Yarn Kits Alphabetical Index to all Knitting Kits Knitting Essentials Morehouse Merino Yarn 2-Ply Yarn 2-Ply Variegated Yarn 2-Strand Yarn 3-Strand Yarn 3-Strand Variegated Yarn Bulky Yarn Bulky Variegated Yarn Gator Yarn Lace Yarn Monet Lace Yarn Variegated Lace Yarn Yarn Color Samples Crochet Hooks Knitting Needles Knitting Tools Knitting Patterns Just Looking & Browsing .. BookShop Breezy Lace Cold Weather Gear General Store Knits for Kids Shopping Information Ordering Information Gift Certificates Other Information Frequently Asked   Questions Wool Care Info Need Help? Knitting Tips Help with Patterns Errata Customer Service During business hours you can reach us direct at: 845-758-3710 or, request support, any hour, 24-7, toll-free (leave message): 888-495-6565 Customer Service at Farm: 845-758-3710 Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Our Mailing Address: Morehouse Farm 141 Milan Hill Road, Red Hook, NY 12571       © 1999-2010 Copyright Morehouse Farm Merino Buggy Mitts A MOREHOUSE MERINO ORIGINAL PATTERN featured in the book Morehouse Farm Merino Knits Sizes: Child small, medium, and large (5", 6", and 7" long); larger sizes in parenthesis Yarn: Small amounts of worsted weight yarn (approximately 150 yards total per pair) in lots of different colors. (Samples are knit with Morehouse Merino 3-Strand). Needles: Set of double-pointed #4 or #5 (size to obtain gauge) You'll also need a crochet hook to crochet the antennas Gauge: 5 stitches = 1 inch over stockinette stitch Other Materials: Felt and small beads for eyes Cast on 26 (30/34) stitches. Join and knit 15 (16/18) rounds or desired length for cuff (if you want to roll up edge of cuff, add 10 rounds). Add stripes in different yarn colors or work some rounds in purl instead of knit stitch (see picture for ideas on how to combine colors and patterns). Thumb gusset: knit 1 stitch, place first marker, increase 1 (increase by picking up yarn between stitches and knit into back of loop, so stitch appears to be twisted), knit 1, increase 1, place second marker, knit to end of round. Knit 2 rounds. Repeat these three rounds – increasing after first and before second marker – until you have 7 (9/11) stitches between markers. End thumb gusset with knit 2 rounds. Next round: knit 1, place next 7 (9/11) stitches on holder (paper clip will do nicely), knit to end of round – pull yarn tight after that first stitch to avoid gap where you put stitches on holder. Knit 12 (15/18) rounds. Decreases for fingertips: *knit 3 stitches, knit 2 together* repeat from * to end of round, ending with knit 0 (4/3) stitches. Knit 3 rounds. Next round: *knit 2 stitches, knit 2 together* repeat from * to end of round, ending with knit 0 (4/3) stitches. Knit 2 rounds. Next round: *knit 1, knit 2 together* repeat from * to end of round, ending with knit 0 (1/0) stitch. Knit 1 round. Next round: *knit 2 together* repeat from * to end of round. Pull yarn through remaining stitches. Thumb: put stitches from holder on 3 needles. Pick up 2 stitches between first and last stitch. Knit 10 (12/14) rounds. Next round: *knit 2 together* repeat from * to end of round. Pull yarn through remaining stitches. Add the bug antennas to tip of mitts: double yarn and crochet (chain stitch) 1” long feelers. Crochet them right onto mitten, by inserting crochet hook at tip of mitts, then pulling yarn loop through as your first chain stitch. © 1999 Copyright Morehouse Farm About our FREE patterns and copyright laws: Our patterns and designs—whether purchased from us or an authorized re-seller, or obtained free— are the property of Morehouse Farm and are protected by Copyright Law. They are offered here for your personal use only.    > What's New    > Shopping Information    > Help with Knitting Patterns    > Contact Us        Got the needles? 8" set of Double-Pointed #5: $5.50 6" set of Double-Pointed #5: $5.25 8" set of Double-Pointed #4: $5.50 6" set of Double-Pointed #4: $5.25       Select the needle size ..       then click icon to put in cart       Yarn Special:   $13.90     Sale Bag of small amounts of     different colors of Morehouse     Merino 3-Strand—enough yarn     to knit 2 to 3 pairs of mittens.         Quantity: Morehouse Farm book: Merino Knits