Rigel mittens

Rigel socks are inspired by the blue giant star shining bright on Orions left leg. Being easily located from almost all of worlds oceans it has been an important navigation star. The socks have the same pattern as Rigel socks with a Selbu star as main motif.

The pattern has one size that can be adjusted by changing gauge. This is done by using thicker/thinner yarn and/or needles.
Keep in mind that stranded colourwork is less elastic than knitting with one yarn.

To achieve the desired gauge, it is recommended to knit a sample swatch. If the swatch has too many stitches in 10 cm, go up a needle size. If the swatch has too few stitches in 10 cm, go down a needle size.

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: 22, Length rib cuff: 8-9, Across hand: 10,5, Thumb base to tip: 6,5-7. For other sizes, adjust gauge.