Fishy Fish Bathmitt
a Surly Sheep Pattern These little bath mitts and washcloths are just the thing for imaginative little brains during bathtime. They are perfectIy sized for kiddy hands and make sudsing up fun. Sizes: One size fits all kiddie hands Finished Measurements: 5.5" by 4". Final measurements will vary depending on gauge and yarnused. 'arn: worsted weight yarn (Il used Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn with excellent results.) Needles: size US 6 needle Notions: darning needle Gauge: 20 sts and 2 garter ridge sets = 4"(10cm)in garter stitch. Note: I use a smaller needle than specified by the yarn in order to create a denser fabric for the washcloth or bathmitt. Cotton has a tendancy to stretch when wet so the tighter gauge helps it keep its shape. Sl1: Slip stitch purlwise with the working yarn in front. K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together. Kfb: Knit into both the front andthe back of the stitch. Please do not copy, redistribute or resell this pattern in any way. Hats made from my pattern may be sold on Etsy and in other venues. All I ask is that the pattern is acknowledged as a surly sheep design with a link to my Etsy page.
Fishy Fish Bathmitt
Note: When knitting, always slip the first stitch purlwise. This creates a neat edge. Cast on 18 sts using the Long Tail method, (www.knittinghelp.com has tutorials). Knit one row INCREASES: Next Row: Sl1, Kfb, knit to last 3 stitches, Kfb, K2. Repeat increase row for a total of 6 times, (18st) FISHBODY: Knit all rows until fish measures 4 inches from cast on edge. HEADDECREASES: Next Row: Sl1, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1. Repeat row 1 until 8 stitches remain. \*This is the point I refer to as the nose\* FORWASHCLOTH: Cast off, weave in ends. FORBATHMITT: Next Row: Sl1, knit to end. Next Row: Sl1, knit to last 3 stitches, Kfb, K2. Repeat increase row for a total of 12 times, (18st) Next Rows: Knit all rows until fish measures approximately 8" from cast on edge, or 22 rows of all knit stitches. Cast off. FINSHING: Fold the fish in half at the nose. The top half should cover most of the body, leaving a sleeve for the hand. Stitch outside edges together. Weave in ends.
