Here’s a pair of mittens I made as an Xmas gift for my Mum!
I based them on this pattern, which is only in Norwegian, but can be run through Google Translate.
I used this yarn, which is a 2-ply (2/17s) lambswool yarn from Knit Works:
I used two strands, which is appropriate for a standard gauge machine like ours.
This is the ribbing to create the cuff:
And this is the palm, up until the thumb:
On the right is the thumb gusset - this is made by partial knitting with waste yarn (in white), which is eventually removed:
On the left is the tip of the mitten, also made by partial knitting:
This is the mitten laid flat, minus the thumb:
Here’s the straight portion of the thumb being knitted:
Here’s the mitten before any seaming takes place:
And here’s the tip of the hand and thumb after seaming:
After that, I used mattress stitch to join each of the sides.
Here’s the finished mittens on their person:
