These are mittens in the Norwegian Selbu mitten tradition. They are knitted two-stranded in the round, with gusset for the thumb. Two different techniques for thumb hole is included, and all techniques are explained in the pattern with lots of photos.

Traditionally, Selbu mittens were made either black and white or sometimes red and either black or white, and the motifs often depicted things from nature or daily life.

Materials
Yarn: I used Finull by Rauma Garn (2 ply 100% wool, 175 metres per 50 grams) in two colours. Main colour: approx. 45 grams Contrast colour: approx. 30 grams.

Needles: 3.0 mm dpns

You will also need a darning needle for weaving in ends and a piece of scrap yarn or a stitch holder for the holding the thumb stitches.

Pattern is in English and Norwegian.