PATTERN: Aksel Selbu Mittens / Aksel Selbuvotter

These mittens are knit according to the Norwegian Selbu tradition; two-stranded in the round on dpns. The thumb is gusseted and the decreases are made in each side of hand/thumb, so that it lays flat and is pointed.

Gauge:
36 sts per 10 cm/4" using wool yarn 175 metres per 50 grams and dpns size 2.5 mm (or size needed to achieve gauge).
Main colour: approx. 40 grams / 140 metres
Contrast colour: approx. 35 grams / 120 metres

Measurements:
Total length: 29 cm/11.4"
Hand: 22 cm/8.7"
Thumb: 8 cm/3.1"
Circumference hand: 24 cm/9.4"

Languages:
English, Norwegian and German.

The Norwegian version is also included.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

You need to know basic stitches, to follow charts and knit in the round with two strands. Many of the stitches and techniques used are explained.

The pattern is written in detail, and there's a section at the end with lots of tips and explanations to help you get the best result.

Size Information

The mittens are a standard men's size.

Total length: 29 cm/11.4”
Hand: 22 cm/8.7”
Thumb: 8 cm/3.1”
Circumference hand: 24 cm/9.4”

Materials List

Yarn: wool yarn 175 metres per 50 grams
Main colour: approx. 40 grams / 140 metres
Contrast colour: approx. 35 grams / 120 metres

Needles: Dpns size 2.5 mm (or size needed to achieve gauge)

Darning needle

A bit of scrap yarn or stitch holder for thumb stitches

Additional Details by the Author

Also included is the Norwegian version.