The stranded colourwork stitch pattern used in Nordur mittens are based on Faroese fishermen’s sweater patterns. The mittens are knitted with double knitting weight Foula Wool and they have braided cuffs often used in traditional Nordic knitwear.

For yarn packs containing all the wool needed for knitting Nordur Mittens visit Foula Wool’s website.

Size
Actual palm circumference: 21cm (8.25in)
Total length: 28.5cm (11.25in)

Yarn
Foula Wool 8 Ply DK (47m/52yds/25g)

Yarn A - Black: 2 x 25g balls
Yarn B - Grey: 1.5 x 25g balls
Yarn C - Moorit: 1 x 25g ball
Yarn D - Mioget: 1 x 25g ball

Needles & Accessories
1 set 4.5mm (UK7/US7) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, or size needed to obtain tension
Stitch markers
Stitch holders

Tension
23 sts and 25 rnds to 10cm on 4.5mm needles over chart pattern