These mittens were inspired by my friend’s homeland, Norway. In essence, they are a mini-travelog. Starting at the bottom of the mitten: the traditional Norwegian star, evergreens, fish, waves of the sea, Viking ships, more trees topped by images of the Midnight Sun and northern lights. The blue background and the red and white dividers are reminiscent of the flag of Norway.

Kits are available from Heritage Spinning and Weaving.

Skill level: Experienced. Skills needed include stranded knitting, knitting from a chart and provisional cast on. Pattern includes provisional cast on and knitting instructions, as well as stranded knitting tips.

One size: Adult Medium.
For a longer mitten, insert a second repeat of the fish motif or add additional background (navy rows) above the thumb gusset and before working the decreases.

Gauge: 36 sts = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch in Fair Isle pattern worked in the round using larger needles.

Yarn: Fingering weight wool: White 55 yds (50 m), Red 49 yds (45 m), Navy 82 yds (75 m), Lt. Blue 16 yds (15 m), Yellow 11 yds (10 m), Orange 11 yds (10 m), Brown 11 yds (10 m), Green 16 yds (15 m), Medium Blue 27 yds (25 m).

Sample worked in Jamieson Spindrift: 707 Eclipse, 259 Leprechaun, 470 Pumpkin, 304 White, 655 China Blue, 685 Delph, 525 Crimson, 390 Daffodil, 241 Tan Green.

If using Rauma’s Lamullgarn use these colors:
10 White, 35 Red, 57 Navy, 51 Lt. Blue, 61 Yellow, 62 Orange, 34 Brown, 58 Green, 67 Medium Blue.