WORKFLOW
The mittens are worked starting from the cuff with the Italian cast on and half twisted rib. A well-fitting Indian thumb gusset is worked before the thumb stitches are left on hold, and after that, the colorwork is worked as two- or three-color colorwork.
SIZES
Child (Adult 1) Adult 2
Hand circumference: 16 (20) 24 cm
Length (excl. ribbing): 13 (17) 20 cm, or desired length
Note that all measurements in this pattern are provided in metric units.
MATERIALS
Vuonue, Pentti worsted (240 m/100 g, 70% Finnish wool, 30% Tencel)
Or other DK weight yarn in preferred colors.
Main Color (White): 50 (100) 100 g
Contrasting Color 1 (Dark petrol): 10 (15) 20 g
Contrasting Color 2 (Light pink): 10 (15) 20 g
Or other DK weight yarn in preferred colors.
Consider using scrap yarns for the contrasting colors!
NEEDLES
3,5 mm DPNs or a circular needle for the magic-loop technique
4 mm DPNs or a circular needle for the magic-loop technique
Or others to meet the gauge.
GAUGE
24 sts x 31 rnds= 10 cm x 10 cm (Stockinette in the round with 3,5 mm needles and colorwork in the round with 4 mm needles)
Check the gauge by knitting a swatch in both stockinette and colorwork by following the chart.
NOTIONS
- Stitch markers
- Scrap yarn/A stitch holder
- Tapestry needle
