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Newfoundland Thrummed Mittens
Newfoundland Thrummed Mittens
MATERIALS
1 skein of Briggs & Little Heritage 2-ply TENSION Working With Wool Rovings First Round: * Knit 2 sts. Insert the needle into the next st knit wise. Slip the folded thrum over the inserted needle PATTERN: The instructions are written for a medium size adult. RIGHT MITT: Next Round: Knit to last 11 sts. Slip next 10 sts onto stitch holder for thumb. Cast on 10 sts. k1. Continue until mitt TO MAKE THUMB: LEFT MITT With the smaller needles, cast on 40 sts divided onto three needles. Join in the round. Work in rounds of (k3,p1) ribbing for 7 cm. (2 3/4 inches). Repeat the four thrum rounds until the mitt measures 12 cm (4 3/4 inches). Next Round.k1. Slip next 10 sts onto stitch holder for thumb. Cast on 10 sts. Knit to end of round. Continue until mitt measures 24 cm (9 1/2 inches) from beginning. Place st markers on last round after 11th., 15th., 35 th., and 39th sts. TO MAKE THUMB: FINISHING:
1 Wool Roving, this is usually purchased in a large ball and there is more than enough in one ball to make at least three pairs of mittens
Set of 3.25 mm double pointed needles and a set of 4 mm double pointed needles or whichever needles are required to produce the correct tension.
20 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stocking stitch on larger needles.
Pull off (do not cut) three 3 inch (7.5cm) sections of roving.
Twist the three strands together until it is about the same thickness as your yarn.
TO Make A THRUM
Insert a thrum into the body of the mitt every third stitch and every fourth round.
leaving the ends to the inside of the mitt. Wrap the knitting yarn around the inserted needle and beside the thrum.
Complete the stitch by pulling through the thrum and yarn together. Repeat from * to the end of the Round.
Second Round: *k2. Knit in back of the thrummed stitch and this will lock the stitch in place. Repeat from * to the end of the round.
Third Round: Knit
Fourth Round: *Make thrum stitch, knit 3 stitches* repeat from around.
Fifth Round: Knit around knitting in back of thrummed stitches
Sixth Round: Knit
Repeat these six Rounds throughout the mitt, keeping the continuity of the pattern, including the thumb.
With the smaller needles, cast on 40 sts divided onto three needles. Join in the round. Work in rounds of (k3,p1) ribbing for 7 cm. (2 3/4 inches).
Change to larger needles. Knit 2 rounds without thrums. Inc 8 sts evenly on first round only. 48 sts in round.
Work with thrums for the rest of the mitt, including the thumb.
Repeat the six thrum rounds until the mitt measures 12 cm (4 3/4 inches).
measures 24 cm (9 1/2 inches)
from beginning. Place st markers on last round after 9th., 13th., 33 rd., and 37th sts.
Next Round: K2tog at either end side of the 4 st markers. 44 sts in round. Continue to dec at either side of st markers every round until 16 sts on needles.
Work thrums to tip of mitt.
Next Round: K2tog to end of round. 8 sts on needles.
Next Round: K2tog to end of round. Break yarn. Thread yarn through remianing 4 sts. Draw up and fasten.
Dividing sts evenly on three larger needles, and with right side facing, pick up 10 sts from st holder. Rejoin yarn and pick up and knit 1 st from
side of thumb opening, 9 sts along top of opening, and 1 st from opposite side of opening. 21 sts on needles. Work in round with thrums until the thumb measures 6.5 cm (2 1/2 inches) from beginning.
Next Round: k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2. 17 sts in round.
Next Round: k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k1. 13 sts in round.
Next Round: k2tog to last st. k1.
Break yarn and thread through remaining sts, draw up and fasten securely.
Change to larger needles. Knit 2 rounds without thrums. Inc 8 sts evenly on first round only. 48 sts in round.
Work with thrums for the rest of the mitt, including the thumb.
Next Round K2tog at either end side of the 4 st markers. 44 sts in round. Continue to dec at either side of st markers every round until 16 sts on needles. Work thrums to tip of mitt.
Next Round K2tog to end of round. 8 sts on needles.
Next Round K2tog to end of round. Break yarn. Thread yarn through remianing 4 sts. Draw up and fasten.
Work as for right thumb.
When mitts have been completed, turn them inside out and gently fluff the fleece to create a thick lining.
