Annelie Verbrugge
Östgötadräll Twined Knitted Mittens
The inspiration for these twined knitting mittens came from the region of Östergötland, in the eastern part of Sweden. I have taken parts from a traditional weaving pattern - Östgötadräll - and used a stylized part of the pattern on the back of the hand. On the palm there is an easily knit pattern that makes the mitten a rather quick knit despite the twined knitting technique.
I wish you happy knitting!
Size
Women´s: small / medium
Circumference hand: 19 cm / 7.5 inches
Finished measurements
Circumference: 21 cm / 8.5 inches
Height (cuff included): 24 cm / 9.5 inches
Yarn
Z-plied yarn from Ullspinneriet i Brink:
200 m / 219 yards per 100 g, 100% wool (Leicester blend).
Yarn requirements
Main colour: coral pink # 206RA, 70 g
Contrast colour: off white # 206, 65 g
Needles
Double pointed needles: 2.5 mm / US 1.5.
Gauge
34 sts x 36 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches in twined knitting in the round, using 2.5 mm / US 1.5 needles.
Always use a needle size that gives you the recommended gauge.
Notions
Stitch markers, scrap yarn or needle holder, darning needle.