Saumaton-mittens are worked in the round and have an arched gusset. The mittens can be knitted with three different gauges, see below the finished measurements for each size and choose appropriate gauge.

The sample mittens are size M and knitted with 23 sts gauge and are worn on hands with 21.5 cm circumference.

Sizes

XS/S (M, L/XL)

Finished measurements

Gauge 21 sts
Finished hand circumference: 17 (21, 24.75) cm/ 6.75 (8.25, 9.75) inches

Gauge 22 sts
Finished hand circumference: 16.5 (20, 23.5) cm/ 6.5 (8, 9.25) inches

Gauge 23 sts
Finished hand circumference: 15.7 (19, 22.5) cm/ 6.25 (7.5, 9) inches

Yarn

100 g of DK or worsted weight yarn, app. 201 m (219.8 yds) per 100 g. The sample mittens were knitted with Cascade Heathers in colourway Aspen Heather (MC) and Birch Heather (CC), 5 g of CC is enough.

Needles & notions

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

Gauge

21-23 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches in St st after blocking