I am fascinated by the many ways that knitters have found to embellish their knits over the years. I am particularly fond of embellished gloves. I love beads and fair-isle patterning’s but the Estonian techniques in these mitts just blew my mind!

I hope that you find them as interesting as I did!
Fingerless Mittens Embellished with Inlay; Also called Rooistud or Rooismine “to Decorate with Roses”
You will never throw away another piece of yarn. The Estonian Inlay technique can take a yard of yarn and turn it into a flower – all done as you knit.  The yarn is woven in and out of the knitting as you work across your row, following a charted motif, and creating wonderful patterns. 
Inlay or Roositud
Inlay is a technique of weaving strands of yarn in front of and behind your knitting as you work your rounds. The strands are not carried around the mitten, they are left behind to be available for the next round of work. In the Sample mittens the strands are held double for a stronger (thicker) finish. Traditionally the yarn is worked as a single strand. The original mittens were often worked at a much tighter gauge than the gauge we work today.
Inlay was used on gloves, mittens and socks and was considered a more “delicate” finish than colourwork, as the strands could get caught and pulled. Articles made with this technique were considered “good” items or “Sunday go to Church” items because of this.

Please read the pattern before you start knitting. This is a mix and match style of pattern.

Pick your size; pick your cuff pattern; pick the chart you wish to work in and pick your thumb pattern. Or work a plain mitten with only an Inlay pattern. Your choice - make a plan and have a wonderful time.

Knit the mittens with a single colour cuff or a multicoloured cuff. Mittens as shown were made with 5 or more colours! Everything you need for the Inlay is in your stash of leftover sock, fingering or 4-ply bits!

You will never throw away another piece of yarn. The Estonian Inlay technique can take a yard of yarn and turn it into a flower – all done as you knit. The yarn is woven in and out of the knitting as you work across your row, following a charted motif, and creating wonderful patterns.

This technique works best with a tight gauge. If in doubt please do a gauge swatch.

Immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of Estonian knitting with this adventurous pattern. Crafted with cables, chevron, and eyelets, this seamless fingerless gloves/mitts pattern offers a challenging yet rewarding project for knitters of all skill levels.
Unique Features-

• Intricate Estonian-inspired design
• Seamless construction for a polished finish
• Includes cable, chevron, and eyelet stitches
• Suitable for children, teens, and adults
• Versatile sizes available for a customized fit

Materials Needed-

• Needles: 2.25mm (US Size 1.0), 2.5mm (US Size 1.5)
• Yarns: Sisu (Fingering weight, 170-250 yards), Amore 240 (Light Fingering weight, 170-250 yards), DROPS Flora (Fingering weight, 170-250 yards)
• Gauge: 36 Stitches by 44 Row = 4 Inches in Gauge Is Dependent Upon Needle Size Choosen - Stockinette