Bellatrix mittens are warm winter mittens knitted in a traditional Norwegian design. This design is named after Bellatrix, the third brightest star in the constellation of Orion, which marks Orion’s left shoulder. The pattern has one size that can be adjusted by changing gauge. This is done by using thicker/thinner yarn and/or needles.
Suggested yarn: Sandnes Smart / Rauma 3 traad / Dale Lanolin wool / Rauma finull. Other yarn can be used. Choose yarn that gives desired gauge. Yarn amount: Colour 1: 50g. Colour 2: 50g (when using Rauma finull yarn) Suggested needles: Pattern is written using 5 double pointed needles size 3 mm. Different needle sizes may be needed for different gauge or if you don’t hit gauge using recommended needle size. Gauge: 26 sts = 10 cm in stranded colourwork. Sizes: One size, see measurements. Measurements in cm: Length rib cuff: 9, Length stranded cuff: 7,5-8, Across hand: 11, Thumb base to tip: 7. For other sizes, adjust gauge.
