PATTERN: Jarle Selbu Mittens ~ knitting stricken strikke votter breien

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These are mittens in the Norwegian Selbu mitten tradition. They are knitted two-stranded in the round, with gusset for the thumb. Two different techniques for thumb hole is included, and all techniques are explained in the pattern with lots of photos.

Traditionally, Selbu mittens were made either black and white or sometimes red and either black or white, and the motifs often depicted things from nature or daily life.

Pattern is in English and Norwegian.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The mittens are worked two stranded in the round, with increasing for the thumb gusset. Top of hand is decreased by k2tog and SSK. Thumb can be worked in two ways (both explained). All techniques are explained, and the pattern contains lots of photos and tips for how to get the best result.

Size Information

Total length: 30cm/11.8" (cuff: 8cm/3.1" and hand: 22cm/8.7"). Circumference: 23cm/9".

Materials List

Yarn: I used Finull by Rauma Garn (2 ply 100% wool, 175 metres per 50 grams) in two colours. Main colour: approx. 45 grams Contrast colour: approx. 30 grams.

Needles: 3.0 mm dpns

You will also need a darning needle for weaving in ends and a piece of scrap yarn or a stitch holder for the holding the thumb stitches.

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