Faux-Thrum Mittens by Dina Tellum

Faux-Thrum Mittens

Knitting
January 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
medium
English
This pattern is available for free.

One skein each of Briggs and Little Tuffy and Bernat Roving is enough to make a pair with plenty of leftovers.

Although not strictly a “thrum mitten”, this pattern combines worsted wool and roving to produce a thick, cushiony fabric--great for keeping hands toasty on a frigid winter’s day.

Update: Corrections and revisions updated as of December 2011.

Update: child size added to pattern