This pattern is a part of my thesis project Homeland Collection, which is a collection of five knitting patterns designed for the wool of Finnish landrace breeds. The whole collection is also available as an eBook.

Homeland Mitts are mostly 2x2-ribbing with a lovely cable detail. These fingerless mitts are worked from wrist towards the fingers. They feature a modified indian thumb gusset for a great fit. The pattern is mirrored on each hand. The English pattern includes both charted and written instructions for the cable.

Size:
1-2-3, choose the size closest to your palm circumference.
Finished circumference = 7-8-8.75” / 18-20-22 cm

Yarn:
Urpolan Tilan Lahja (100 % Finnsheep wool, 230 m/100 g) or other DK-weight yarn.

Shown in dark grey. One skein.

Yardage:
175 yards / 160 meters.

Needles:
3,5 mm (US 4) - 32”/80 cm circular needle for magic loop (or dpns if you prefer). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge:
11 sts x 18 rows = 2 x 2” / 5 x 5 cm in 2x2-rib worked in the round (after blocking, rib slightly opened up).

Others:
stitch markers, cable needle, scrap yarn, tapestry needle.