Flukkra is Shaetlan for ‘snowflake’.

These oven mitts are knitted in oversized and then felted down to become a thick, protective pair of oven mitts. They not only protect your hands from the heat, but are also water resistant.

This pattern is suitable for beginner knitters.

Yarn
The pattern is for Chunky yarn. You can get the same effect by using double strands of DK weight yarn.
200g Chunky Flukkra OR
400g DK Flukkra (held double)

Needles
Circular needles, 8mm (oversized).
Crochet hook 8mm for hook loop.

Other materials
Scissors
Darning needle
Scrap yarn, preferably smooth cotton
Stitch marker

Tension
15 sts x 23 rows = 10 cm after felting. Tension is not hugely critical for these mitts.

Size after blocking
Length: ca 27cm
Circumference: ca 32cm

Techniques
knitting in the round, knit stitch, slip stitch, knitting two together, afterthought thumb, grafting, chain crochet.