Description
Knitting pattern for the Folkvang Mittens, pdf file for download.
Folkvang Mittens are knitted in the shape of classical Norwegian mittens, but with an afterthought thumb. The color pattern is syncopated by strategic purl stitches, a nod to Bohus knitting, but symmetric and much simplified compared to traditional Bohus patterns.
The pattern gives two cuff options – a single cuff that begins with an Old Norwegian cast on, and a lined cuff that begins with a provisional cast on. Both versions have corrugated ribbing that visually flows into the main stitch pattern.
Pattern for matching tam is also available.
Size:
Adult, 23 cm (9 inches) hand circumference, total length 26 cm (10½ inches).
Yarn:
4 skeins are used for a pair of mittens: one skein of main color (MC), one skein of background color (BC), and one skein each of contrast colors 1 and 2 (CC1 and CC2).
6 skeins are used for a hat and mittens set: two skeins of main color (MC), two skeins of background color (BC), and one skein each of contrast colors 1 and 2 (CC1 and CC2).
10 g of of Retrofutura Silkemerino (65 % merino, 35 % silk, 600 m / 100 g) is used for the lined version of the mittens.
Gauge:
Stockinette in Silk Merino, knit on a 2.25 mm (US 1) needle: 27 sts x 13 rnds = 10 x 2.5 cm (4 x 1 inches).
Corrugated ribbing in Finull, knit on a 2.25 mm needle: 26 sts x 10 rnds = 10 x 2.5 cm (4 x 1 inches).
Colorwork in Finull, knit on a 2.5 mm (US 1½) needle: 26 sts x 32 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches).
Level:
The mittens with single cuffs are medium level. This pattern assumes basic knowledge of stranded colorwork, but uses no special techniques.
The mittens with lined cuffs are suitable for advanced knitters, as a provisional cast on is used, then removed, and the cuff closed.
The pattern is delivered electronically as a pdf file. After purchase, the confirmation screen has a download link. You will also receive a confirmation email with a download link. Please note that the download link will expire one year from the purchase date.
