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Fonno-mittens are worked in the round in a stretchy 2/2 rib and keep things nice and simple— both mittens are identical, so no need to figure out left from right. The two different sizes are created with different yarn weights and needle sizes. Options are given for both sizes for knitting with one yarn on its own, or two yarns held together for mittens with a bit of halo and extra warmth. The pattern includes two thumb options: a narrow one and a roomier wide version, perfect for larger hands or thumbs that like a bit of extra space. The size M sample uses the narrow thumb, while both size L samples are shown with the wide thumb.

Sizes

M (L), fits hand circumference of 20 (23.5) cm/ 8 (9.25) inches

Yarn, needles and gauge

Size M

100 g of worsted weight yarn, app. 201 m (219.8 yds) per 100 g. The sample mittens were knitted with Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (100 % Wool) in colourway 9404 Ruby.

3.75 mm/ US 5 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer for magic loop) circular needle, or DPNs or size to obtain gauge

50-70 g of sport weight yarn (app. 300 m / x yds per 100 g) held together with 25 g of lace weight yarn (app. 200 m / 219 yds per 25 g). For singel cuff mittens 50 g of sport weight yarn is enough. The sample mittens were knitted with Gjestal Silja Sock in colourway 386 Beige melert held together with Holst Garn Lucia in colourway 18 Corduroy.

3.5 mm/ US 4 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer for magic loop) circular needle, or DPNs or size to obtain gauge

28 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches 2/2 ribbing after blocking

Size L

100-120 g of aran weight yarn (app. 150 m / 164 yds per 100 g). For single cuff mittens 100 g is enough. The sample mittens were knitted with Drops Nepal (65% Wool, 35% Alpaca) in colourway 500 Light Grey.

4 mm/ US 6 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer for magic loop) circular needle, or DPNs or size to obtain gauge
100 g of DK weight yarn (app. 225 m / 246 yds per 100 g) held together with 25 g lace weight yarn (app. 225 m / 246 yds per 25 g). The sample mittens were knitted with Novita Wonder wool in colourway 017 Vaahto held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in colourway Putty.

3.75 mm/ US 5 (80 cm/ 32 inches or longer for magic loop) circular needle, or DPNs or size to obtain gauge

26 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm/ 4 x 4 inches 2/2 ribbing after blocking

Notions

2 markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
waste yarn or stitch holder