Megin Mittens

“Megin” in Old Norse means strength – might – power. The ability to clothe ourselves, and the ones we love, is an incredible power. Whether you taught yourself how to knit, or it was passed down to you from family or friend, you are now able to create something tangible through your perseverance and determination.

These mittens are knit in the round as one piece, and the thumb is worked last in the round. Video instruction for this thumb technique can be found here: https://youtu.be/eoXiZ8LMD7w

Charts as well as written instructions are available for the color work. Written instructions are on a separate PDF, please reach out to me after check out if you'd like this additional PDF!

SIZE Adult size S/M – 8” (20cm) in circumference If you would like to alter the size; use a smaller or larger needle, or experiment with different yarn weights

YARN This pattern is designed for a DK weight yarn I used HiKoo® Sueño 80% Merino Superwash, 20% Viscose from Bamboo 1 hank 100g /255y (3.5oz/233m)

Yarn Requirements MC (#1103) - 1 hank 112 yds (102 m)

CC (#1108) - 1 hank 100 yds (91 m)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS One each US 2 (3mm) and US 3 (3.25mm) addi FlexiFlips/DPNs or circulars for Magic Loop Method or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle, stitch markers, at least 6” (15cm) of waste yarn

GAUGE 26 sts x 34 rows = 4” (10cm) in colorwork 6.5 sts x 8.5 rows = 1” (2.5cm) in colorwork

TECHNIQUES Cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, stranded color-work, picking up stitches, bind off

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