PATTERN: Randi Selbu Mittens ~ knitting strikke votter norsk

These mittens are traditional Norwegian Selbu mittens with a modern design. They are knitted in two colours in the round, and have a "fake entrelac" pattern on the cuff. The thumb is worked with gusset, and the pattern inside the hand continues seamlessly on the inside of the thumb.

In the pattern, you will find both written pattern and photographic tutorials and explanations, and it has a section filled with tips for achieving the best result. The colourwork is charted.

NB! This pattern contains two PDFs; one in English and one in Norwegian.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

In addition to knitting two-stranded in the round, you will need to know basic knit and purl stitches, including increases and decreases. The thumb is gusseted, and the hand /thumb is charted. The pattern has a section with tips and explanations of different techniques.

Size Information

The mittens are a standard women’s size.

Hand circumference: 23 cm /9"
Hand length: 20.5 cm / 8.1"

Materials List

• Rauma Finull in two colours (~45 gr in main colour, ~30 gr contrast colour)

• Dpns size 3.0 mm (or size needed to achieve gauge)

• A bit of scrap yarn or stitch holder for thumb stitches

• Darning needle for weaving in ends

Additional Details by the Author

Gauge: 32 sts and 32 r per 10 cm/ 4"

The pattern in whole is copyrighted, but the maker may sell any items knitted from it as long as it is not mass produced.

Note that this pattern contains both files in English and Norwegain.