Description ~ Finnish Mitts

Create one of a pair of fingerless mitts in class to learn about tapestry crochet, in one and two colors, worked in the round, and the classic knitting motifs of the handsome 19th-century Finnish Korsnäs sweater. It is said this garment was knitted by young women for their betrothed. It is an unusual pullover as it includes both tapestry crochet and knitting and had geometric motifs as well as (sometimes) depicts dancing men and women.

Materials Needed ~ Finnish Mitts

• For Adult Sized pair: 2 oz each of 4 colors of worsted weight yarn (traditional colors are white, red, yellow, and green OR blue. Must be wool, not superwash.
• Crochet hook size 2 and 4 or D and F (4.0 mm), one set of dp needles (or two circulars or Magic Loop) US sizes 6 (4.0 mm) Approximate gauge is 20 sts /4 inches or 10 cm in St st; 21 sc/ 4 inches/ 10 cm.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, highlighter tape, or magnetic board for reading the charts.

Homework ~ Finnish Mitts

None