Nordic Adventure Mittens by Carol Meldrum

Nordic Adventure Mittens

Carol Meldrum's Ravelry Store
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Knitting
November 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in 24sts by 24 rows over 10cm pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
219 - 262 yards (200 - 240 m)
Average adult hand
English
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This design was inspired by a trip along the coast of Norway, sailing through the fjords past impressive mountainous peaks, drifting in and out of snow flurries hoping to catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

These Nordic Adventure afterthought thumb mittens are worked in the round using magic loop and Fair Isle technique.The strands of yarn create a double thick fabric perfect for keeping your hands nice and toasty.

Each of the techniques used has a step by step guide with pictures and written instructions.

Size wise the mittens will fit most adult hands, but instructions are given to make the cuff shorter or longer if required.

The fair isle pattern is worked using a 5mm needle with a gauge / tension of 24sts over 24 rows.

You will need
Yarn: New lanark Mill 100% wool DK, approx 121m / 132yds per 50g ball.
1 x A - light limestone sh CA7688
1 x B - como sh CA8795

Alternative yarns
Rowan Pure New wool DK or any standard dk weight yarn

Needles: 1 x 3.75mm (US 5) 60cm circular
1 x 5mm (US 8) 60cm circular

Scrap yarn for placing thumb
Sewing up needle
Stitch markers - optional