Construction
The Hilma Mittens are worked top down using Judy’s magic cast on. First the hand and thumb are worked separately then the two pieces are joined and a comfortable gusset is created using decreases. The mittens are finished with a wide band of 2×2 rib.
Sizes
1 (2) 3
Garment Measurements
Circumference at the widest point
19 (20.5) 22 cm / 7 ½ (8) 8 ½ inches
Length from top to bottom
23.5 (24) 26.5 cm / 9 (9 ½ ) 10 ½ inches
How to pick a size
Measure around the widest point of the hand above the thumb. To get the best fit pick a size with up to 1.5 cm / 1/2 inch of positive ease.
Gauge
27 sts x 40 rows per 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
Gauge swatch is worked in the round with Size A needles using stockinette st.
Suggested Needles
Size A 3 mm (40 cm) / US 4 (16 inches) circular needles or double-pointed needles
Size B 2.5 mm (40 cm) / US 2.5 (16 inches) circular needles or double-pointed needles
Or the needle size that gives you gauge.
Yarn Requirements
45 (50) 50 g of fingering weight yarn held together with 20 (25) 25 g of light fingering weight companion yarn.
The sample is worked with 1 thread Isager Alpaca 2 (250 m / 50 g) in the colorway 2s Eco and 1 thread Camarose Midnatssol (200 m / 25 g) in the colorway 9506.
Notions
4 stitch markers
A spare circular needle for holding sts (same size or smaller)
Darning needle
