50% off all knit.love.wool patterns! Use coupon code: KNIT

Click to sign up for the knit.love.wool newsletter for new releases, pattern sales, knitalongs and knitting inspiration!

These Icelandic mittens are knit in the round with your choice of small-circumference knitting needles. Designed by Jenn Steingass (in conjunction with the Dreyma Pullover) for Tolt Yarn and Wool’s Icelandic Wool Month. Knit these up with Ístex Léttlopi as we did and you’ll have a pair of mittens that will keep your hands toasty warm on even the coldest days.

Sizes: Adult Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements
Mitten length: 8.75 (9.5, 11) in / 22 (24, 28) cm
Hand circumference: 7 (8.25, 9.75) in / 18 (21, 24.5) cm
Cuff length: 2 (2, 3) in / 5 (5, 7.5) cm
Shown in Size Adult Medium.

YARN
Main Color
Approximately 131 (142, 153) yd / 120 (130, 140 ) m aran weight yarn

Contrast Color 1
Allow for 25 yd / 23 m aran weight yarn
Contrast Color 2
Allow for 25 yd / 23 m aran weight yarn
Contrast Color 3
Allow for 25 yd / 23 m aran weight yarn

Shown in Ístex Léttlopi (100% Icelandic wool, 109 yd /
100 m per 50g skein).
MC: #0005 Black Heather; 2 (2, 2) skeins.
CC1: #0056 Ash Heather; 1 (1, 1) skein.
CC2: #0054 Light Ash Heather; 1 (1, 1) skein.
CC3: #0051 White; 1 (1, 1) skein.

GAUGE
23 sts / 30 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch in
the round with Size B needle after blocking.

NEEDLES
Needle sizes are recommendations only; always use needle
size necessary to achieve given gauge.
Size A
US #3 / 3.25 mm double-pointed needles, 32 in / 80
cm circular needle for magic loop method, or 2 circular
needles; use preferred small-circumference method.
Size B
US #4 / 3.5 mm double-pointed needles, 32 in / 80 cm
circular needle for magic loop method, or 2 circular
needles; use preferred small-circumference method.

NOTIONS
Two different (unique) stitch markers, tapestry needle,
stitch holder or waste yarn.