This pattern is one of 27 patterns from The Vintage Shetland Project and is not available as a single pattern. I do not intend to release the patterns individually

Yarn
Susan Crawford Fenella 2 ply, 100% British wool (124m/135yds per 25g skein)
2 skeins Verdigris
1 skein each of Atomic Red, Myrtle, Limoncello, Delicot, Phthalo, Chalk & Caramel

OR

Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper weight, 100% Shetland wool
(115m/125yds per 25g ball)
2 balls shade 141
1 ball each of shades 93, 34, 66, 53, 118, 1 & FC44

Gauge
Small to Medium using Fenella
32 sts & 34 rounds to 10cm (4in) over Fair Isle pattern worked in the round and after blocking. We obtained this gauge using 2.75mm (US 2) needles.

Large using Jamieson & Smith 2ply jumper weight
31 sts & 33 rounds to 10cm (4in) over Fair Isle pattern worked in the round and after blocking. We obtained this gauge using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

Suggested Needles & Notions

For small to medium mittens
2.75mm (US 2) double pointed needles

For large mittens
2.75mm (US 2) double pointed needles
3.25mm (US 3 double pointed needles

Pattern Notes
These mittens are knitted in the round from the cuff upwards. Stitches for the thumb are left on waste yarn until the main part of the mitten is completed. At this point the thumb is then knitted.

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