Fortuna mittens are warm winter mittens, knitted in the same repeating floral pattern as Fortuna socks. Fortuna is goddess of luck and fortune in Roman mythology and who knows, maybe Fortuna mittens will bring a little luck too? Choose between stranded or ribbed cuff. 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 Tynn Peer Gynt / Viking Alpakka liten storm/ Du store Alpakka- Alpakka wool. Other yarn can be used. Choose yarn that gives desired gauge. Yarn amount: Colour 1: 50g. Colour 2: 50 g. Suggested needles: Pattern is written using 5 double pointed needles size 2,5 mm. Different needle sizes may be needed for different gauge or if you don’t hit gauge using recommended needle size. Gauge: 32 sts = 10 cm in stranded colourwork. Sizes: One size, see measurements. Measurements in cm: Length without cuff: 21, Length rib cuff: 9, Length stranded cuff: 6- 6,5, Across hand: 10,5, Thumb base to tip: 6- 6,5. For other sizes, adjust gauge.
