Norcross mittens

Quick to knit, woolly and rugged Norcross is a serious winter mitten. Lopi (or another bulky wool), when knit at a firm gauge, is warm and wind resistant. Worked in the round for minimal finishing and no seams, a thumb gusset is worked at the side of the mitten and each mitten will fit either hand. Your choice of five cuff options.

SIZES
Adult Medium

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 8” hand circumference, 9½“ long
Note: Length can be easily adjusted to fit a bigger hand.

YARN
Bulky weight yarn to get gauge
Approx 140 yards for 1 pair of mittens

Two 100 g balls will make 1 pair of mittens
Three 100 g balls will make 2 pairs of mittens

Istex Alafoss Lopi
(100% wool; 100 g = 109 yards)

Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky
(85% wool, 15% mohair; 113 g = 125 yards)

Malabrigo Chunky
(100% merino; 100 g = 100 yards)

Universal Yarns Deluxe Chunky
(100% wool; 100 g = 120 yards)

Rowan Cocoon
(80% merino, 20% kid mohair; 100 g = 126 yards)

Shown in Istex Alafoss Lopi and
Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky

NEEDLES AND OTHER TOOLS
Set of 4 double pointed needles in size US 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Stitch markers
Waste yarn
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
16 sts and 21 rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch, blocked.
Take time to save time, check your gauge.