Akantus

These Norwegian-style mittens are constructed like classic Selbu mittens, featuring a thumb gusset and pointed tip. The Latvian braids at the cuff are fully reversible. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) Recommended ease: 0–1" / 0–2.5 cm of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Hand Circumference: 7.75 (8.5, 9.5)" ​/ 19.5 (21.5, 23.5) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 2ply by Lofoten Wool (100% Norwegian wool, 344 yds / 315 m – 100 g). 1 skein of each Uttakleiv (C1), Rød Lunde (C2) and Steingrunn (C3). Note, however, that you only need 1/4 skein of C2 and 1/2 skein of C3. Or approx. 190 (210, 230) yds / 174(192, 210) m of C1, 60 (65, 75) yds / 55(59, 69) m of C3 and 10 yds / 9 m of C2 of sport-weight yarn or any yarn you obtain gauge with. Suggested alternatives are for example Rauma Garn Finull and Hillesvåg As. Needles: Suggested needles for each size: US 1.5 (2.5, 4) / 2.5 (3, 3.5) mm for the hand and US 0 (1.5, 2.5) / 2 (2.5, 3) mm for the ribbed cuff. Make sure to swatch and check your gauge. Notions: 3 stitch markers, waste yarn. **GAUGE** 33 (30, 27) sts x 42 (40, 36) rnds to4" / 10 cm in Stranded Colourwork on gauge-size needles, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** These mittens are worked from the cuff up, beginning with Latvian Braids. These braids are made to appear on both sides to make the cuff reversible for folding up. The mitten hand starts by increasing for the thumb gusset. The thumb stitches are then placed on hold and the mitten is worked even until decreasing for the tip. Lastly, stitches are picked up for the thumb, which is worked and then decreased like the hand. The different sizes are created by gauge: needle size is adjusted to achieve different gauges and, thus, sizes. All three sizes are worked at relatively tight gauges, which makes for warm and cosy mittens at every size.