Seljuk Mittens

Knitting
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stranded
US 2 - 2.75 mm
274 - 280 yards (251 - 256 m)
Women’s Medium (Large) Fits palm circumference 8 (9) inches [20 (22.9) cm] Length (cuff included) – 10 (11) inches [25.5 (27.9) cm]
English
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Seljuk mittens have a central star motif, a charted cuff bounded by two Latvian braids and a peasant thumb. The design on the front of the mitten is inspired by early Turkish textiles. The pattern has charts for two sizes, photos and written instructions. It includes instructions for the Latvian braid and a two color cast on.

Size
Women’s Medium (Large)
Fits palm circumference 8 (9) inches (20, 22.9 cm)
Length (cuff included) – 10 (11) inches (25.5, 27.9 cm)

Gauge
9 stitches and 9 rounds = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in stranded work

Needles
US #2 (2.75 mm) DPN (set of 5)

Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain proper gauge.

Yarn/Materials:
Fingering weight yarn in 3 colors:

Color A approx. 146 yards/34 grams (152 yards/38 grams)
Color B approx. 124 yards/31 grams (132 yards/32 grams)
Color C approx. 4.5 yards/1 grams (10 yards/2.5 grams)