Malthe Baby Selbu Mittens by Hilde Ropstad

Malthe Baby Selbu Mittens

Knitting
March 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
38 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Two stranded in the round
US 0 - 2.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
44 - 66 yards (40 - 60 m)
One size: 3 - 6 months
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These little baby mittens are made according to the norwegian Selbu mitten tradition. They are knitted two-stranded in the round using double pointed needles, and are approx. size 3-6 months.

In the examples I’ve used Alpakka-Silke by Sandnes Garn and dpns size 2.0 mm and 2.5 mm. You need approx. 20 grams MC and 10 grams CC.

Gauge:
38 sts & 38 r per 10 cm/4”

Measurements:
The finished mitten measures 13 cm (5”) total length; the hand 8 cm (3.1”) from tip to cuff, and the cuff 5.5 cm (2.1”). Hand circumference approx. 14 cm (5.5”).

Languages:
English and Norwegian