There are many different types of traditional mittens in Iceland that were knitted with very fine and soft handspun Icelandic yarns. The Mosi Mittens, with their lovely colors, are a fresh take on traditional stranded mittens. The little motifs on a green background ensure that the fabric is warm and remind of the thick and spongy moss (mosi in Icelandic) that covers Old Icelandic lava fields. The mittens are worked in the round from the bottom up with an afterthought thumb and the tip is shaped with centred double decreases.
The pattern has written instructions and colour chart and includes pictorial step by step instructions for special techniques.
Gilitrutt is a rare Icelandic 2-ply lace yarn with an exquisite halo, inspired by the Old handspun yarns. Made from pure Icelandic lambswool specially selected for their quality, they are plied which makes them particularly sturdy and perfect for knitting hardwearing accessories such as mittens. Washing softens the wool considerably and ads a lovely bloom to the delightful colors inspired by Icelandic nature.
Design: Hélène Magnússon
Size: one size. You can achieve more sizes by changing needle size (2,25 to 3,25 mm / US 1 to 3 are suitable sizes).
Finished measurements:
Yarn: Gilitrutt Tvíband pure new wool, 100% Icelandic lambswool, lace/light fingering, 2-ply, 25 g / skein = approx. 112 m/ 123 yds
MC: Moss green, 1 skein (64 m / 71 yds used)
CC1: Raven black, 1 skein (45 m / 49 yds used)
CC2: anis green, 1 skein (61 m / 67 yds used)
Total yardage: 170 m /183 yds
Needles: sizes 2,5 mm and 3 mm / US 2 and 2 ½ circular needles (using Magic loop) or DPN’s. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: markers, darning needle
Techniques: The mittens are worked in the round with an afterthought thumb.
Stranded knitting, after thought thumb, increases, decreases.
Kit: the kit contains the wool but not the needles or the other material. The kit doesn’t include the pattern that must be purchased separately. Shipping costs are not included
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