Pettu

The Pettu mittens are knitted in the round from the bottom up.

These mittens’ name is from an island in Finland, where staying warm makes it nicer in the autumn.

Size These mittens are design for an average hand circumference of 18cm.

Yarn One size: 55gr / 385 m (422 yds) Holst garn coast.

I use three threads of yarn for the mittens.

The color showed in the photos is Lavender.

Needles Size 4 US (3,5 mm) double pointed needles Size 6 US (4 mm) double pointed needles Note: I’m knitting very tight, maybe you’ll need a smaller needle size or use only two threads of yarn. Please knit a swatch to check gauge.

Gauge 22sts and 32rounds = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette Stitch on larger needle with three yarns held together.

Materials Stitch holder or waste yarn, cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle.