These mittens are worked in the Norwegian Selbu tradition, and the motif is inspired by old Selbu motifs. They were traditionally worked in black and white, but some times the black or white was replaced by red.

This design has a lined cuff, thumb gusset and the decreases are made in the sides so that they meet in a point at the top.

Finished measurements:

• Total length: 11.2 “ / 28.5 cm
• Hand length: 8.7 “ / 22 cm
• Hand circumference: 8 “ / 20.5 cm

I have used Finull by Rauma Garn, approx. 45 grams of main colour and 30 grams of contrast colour. (This is a 2 ply wool yarn with 175 metres per 50 grams). Note that the suggested gauge for this yarn does not match gauge for pattern.

In addition you’ll need needles (dpns) size 2.5 mm (or size needed to achieve gauge), a piece of scrap yarn or stitch holder for thumb stitches, and darning needle.

Pattern in English and Norwegian.