Holiday Estonian Style Mitt by SLM Designs

Holiday Estonian Style Mitt

Knitting
7.5 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in Stranded pattern in round
US 1 - 2.25 mm
75 - 80 yards (69 - 73 m)
S (M/L)
English
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Corrections:
Math error. Total yardage = 90 yds
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This mitt features a number of Estonian knitting techniques. Links to video tutorials for Estonian knitting techniques used are in text.

The star stitch pattern is from a glove made in 1883 by Matli Kronberg of the Salu municipality, Hargla Parish, Estonia.

Inspiration Reference: Estonian Knitting Volume 3, Mittens; Kristi Jöeste; Saara Publishing House; 2022.

Yarn: fingering weight, sock yarn

About 45g A, 45g B, 15 yds C; total 90g pair. Not exact amount but enough to make a pair for any size.

Sizes S (M/L): Total stitches 60 (70). Measurements finished M/L: ½ circumference measured flat, ~ 3¾” (9.5 cm); fits hand with 8” (20.3 cm) circumference.

Needle: 2.25 mm circular needle for hand. 4, 2.25 mm Double-point (DP) needles for thumb. DPs can be used throughout.

Gauge: 7.5 sts, 10 rounds in stranded star pattern

Other: stitch holder or waste yarn for holding thumb stitches

Difficulty: Experience with long-tail CO, 2-color knitting, reading charts