Kymenlaakson lapaset by Traditional Finnish Design

Kymenlaakson lapaset

Knitting
October 2007
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
186 yards (170 m)
Finnish

A traditional mitten design from Kymenlaakso, Finland. The pattern was written by Outi Junnila at Pirkanmaan Kotityö Oy.

Summary: Peasant thumb, double-pointed needles, stranded knitting

Size: A generous women’s size

Materials: 100 g (3.53 oz) of plum red (305), 50 g (1.76 oz) of green (308), 50 g (1.76 oz) of blue (303) and 50 g (1.76 oz) of purple (301) Paksu pirkkalanka yarn; double-pointed needles in size 3 mm (US 2½)

The yardage given (170 meters or 186 yards) is an estimate.

Language: The pattern is only available in Finnish.