The Venskab Mitts pattern is the latest in the Venskab Knits collection of patterns - a collaboration between two friends to showcase lustrous small-batch Leicester Longwool yarn from Hurricane Hill Farm, in easy but engaging patterns with textures inspired by Danish relief-stitch designs.

The mitts are worked in the round and incorporate textured patterning and a relief stitch star on the top of the hand.

Venskab means friendship:

Hurricane Hill Farm is a small-scale heritage farm in Rhode Island, raising Leicester Longwools, an endangered, historic sheep breed. The farm is run by my best friend and her partner. We have been friends for many, many years, and it’s a joy to be able to collaborate on a project. She is as passionate about her Danish heritage as she is about the beautiful farm-to-yarn they produce.

The motifs in the Venskab Knits collection are primarily inspired by Vivian Høxbro’s wonderful book, “Traditional Danish Sweaters,” which explores the history of Danish “night sweaters” with their fabulous textured patterns and twisted stitches.

SIZE:
1 (2, 3)
Circumference
6.5 (7.5, 8.75)” | 16.5 (19, 22) cm
To fit hand circumference
7 (8, 9)” | 17.5 (20, 22.5) cm

MATERIALS:
--DK or light worsted weight yarn, approx. 50 (60, 75)g
--US #4 | 3.5 mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
--Stitch markers and tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILLS NEEDED:
Techniques include knit, purl, increases, decreases, knitting in the round, casting on

We love to see your finished mitts, so tag us @KniftyPatterns and @hurricanehillri on social media. Use #venskabknits and #venskabmitts so we can see your projects…

Happy knitting!

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