Rosie Mittens

The Rosie mittens are a small, manageable project that doesn’t require much yarn, so you might even have some leftovers. Each color takes very little yarn for a pair! Sizes (S/M) L/XL Measurements of mittens Circumference: (20) 21,5 cm [(7.75) 8.5”] Length: (23-24) 25-26 cm [(9–9.5) 9.75–10.25”] Yarn, rust mittens Isager Jensen (100% wool, 50 g = 125 m) Main color, 95: approx. (46) 50 g Pattern color, 90: approx. (10) 11 g Yarn, cream mittens Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt (100% wool, 50 g = 205 m) held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool), 25 g = 212 m. Tynn Peer Gynt Marsipan 2321: approx. (30) 34 g Scarlet Red 4018: approx. (6) 8 g Tynn Silk Mohair Marsipan 2321: approx. (15) 17 g Scarlet Red 4018: approx. (3) 4 g Yarn quantity in meters Main color: approx. (115) 125 meters. Pattern color: approx. (25) 30 meters. Recommmended needles Double pointed needles 2,5 and 3,5 mm [US1.5 and US4]. Or circular needles 2,5 and 3,5 mm, 80 cm [US1.5 and US 4, 32”], if you use the magic loop method. Gauge 24 sts x approx. 30 rows in stockinette stitch 24 sts x approx. 26 rows in pattern = 10 x 10 cm [4x4”] on 3,5 mm [US4] needles. Construction The Rosie mittens are worked from the cuff up. You start with the ribbing, then work in stockinette, with increases for the thumb gusset. The thumb stitches are put on hold, and the pattern is worked. The top of the mitten is worked with decreases. Finally, the thumb is knitted.