MITT (make 4)
With three strands together, cast on 16 sts
Rows 1-12: K
Row 13: Kfb, knit to end of row - 17 sts
Row 14: K
Rows 15-20: rep rows 13-14 - 20 sts at row 20
Rows 21-56: K
Row 57-62: K2, P2 to end
Bind off all stitches, weave in ends
Finishing
Place two pieces together, aligning the edges. Attach them to
each other either by sewing with a strand of the cotton, or by using a H8
hook, two strands of cotton and single crochet around the edge (shown).
Hand-Softening Treatment
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 large plastic bags
2 rubber bands of a size to fit comfortably around your wrist
Mix the salt and oil. Rub the mixture well into your hands as if
washing them -- the salt is mildly abrasive and feels oh-so-good. Rinse
your hands in cool water just enough to remove the salt, leaving the oil on your
hands. Place a plastic bag over each hand and secure with a rubber
band. Run tap water until it is hot and soak the mitts in the hot
water until they are thoroughly wet. Remove the mitts from the water
and squeeze to dry slightly. Pop your hands into the warm mitts and enjoy
the wonderful feeling as the warmtht spreads through your hands. When the
mitts are cool, remove them and the plastic bags as well. You'll find that
there is very little oil left on your hands -- gently remove any remaining with
a soft cloth or tissue.
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