North Sweden Mittens Knitting Pattern

Description

Stay warm and stylish with these beautiful North Sweden mittens, featuring a two-color design inspired by the traditional patterns of the region.

Materials

• Yarn: Aran weight yarn in two contrasting colors
• Needles: US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Size

One size fits most adults

Instructions

1. Using the smaller needles and color A, cast on 40 stitches. Divide evenly between three DPNs and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
2. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
3. Switch to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch for 2 inches, switching to color B.
4. Follow the chart for the colorwork pattern (included in the PDF).
5. Continue in stockinette stitch in color B until the mitten measures 7 inches from the cast-on edge.
6. Shape the crown as follows: Round 1: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. Round 2: Knit. Round 3: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. Round 4: Knit. Round 5: K2tog to end of round. Cut yarn, leaving a tail, and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and secure.
7. Weave in any ends and block the mittens to shape.

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