Nordic Mittens

These mittens follow the classic style of the two-color Selbu mittens of nineteenth-century Norway: a corrugated ribbing, large star motif (known in Norway as an "eight blade rose," pointed tips, designated seam stitches, and a different small motif worked on the palm, thumb gussets, and thumb; The many colors used in this pair give the mittens the rich look of tapestry, yet only the background colors change during knitting. Some knitters have chosen to use a space-dyed yarn for the background shading rather than the multiple colors listed in the pattern. These mittens are meant to be knitted firmly for warmth. Gauge: 9 sts and 9 rounds/inch. Color charts, glossary, and reading list included.