Mittums-mittens are worked in the round starting with Tubular Cast On for the cuff, the thumb has an arched gusset. The extra long folded cuff provides extra warmth for the long, cold winter days. The pattern is written for Magic Loop Technique but you can use double pointed needles.

Finnish: Ohjeen saa ilmaiseksi langan oston yhteydessä Lankakauppa WoolWomenilta.

The pattern has instructions for both fingering and DK weight yarn.

The pattern has been updated and has now instructions for 2/2 rib cuff.

FINGERING VERSION

Sizes

S/M (M/L)

Finished measurements

Finished hand circumference: 16.25 (18.75) cm/ 6.5 (7.25) inches

Yarn

70 (80) g of fingering weight yarn in one or two colours. The sample mittens (size M/L) were knitted with Schachenmayr Regia Premium Merino Yak, (58% Merino, 28% Nylon, 14% Yak, 400 m / 437 yds per 100 g) in colourways 7510 Beige Meliert and 7512 Anthrazit and used 36 g of each colour. An excellent alternative is Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 400 m / 437 yds per 100 g). The sample mitten were knitted with colourway 5609 Bark.

Needles & notions

2.75 mm/ US 2 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer for magic loop) circular needle, or DPNs or size to obtain gauge
extra circular needle for cast-on
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends waste yarn or stitch holder

Gauge

32 sts x 46 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches stockinette stitch after blocking

DK VERSION

Sizes

S/M (M/L)

Finished measurements

Finished hand circumference: 15.75 (18.25) cm/ 6.25 (7.25) inches

Yarn

75 (90) g of dk weight yarn in one or two colours. The sample mittens (size M/L) were knitted with Laxtons SheepSoft DK, (100% British Wool, 225 m / 246 yds per 100 g) in colourway Bishopdale. An excellent alternative is Cascade Yarns 220 Cascade (100% Wool, 201 m / 219.8 yds per 100 g). The sample mittens were knitted with colourways 9404 Ruby and 1946 Silver Grey.

Needles & notions

3.75 mm/ US 5 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer for magic loop) circular needle, or set of DPNs or size to obtain gauge
spare circular needle for cast-on
markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends waste yarn or stitch holder

Gauge

24 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches stockinette stitch after blocking