Storm mittens are thick and toasty winter mittens. The pattern has one size that can be adjusted by changing gauge to fit both men, women and children. 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 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.
Men’s size Suggested yarn: Ístex Álafosslopi / Rauma Vams / Sandnes Fritidsgarn Gauge:(15-16) sts per 10 cm. Yarn amount: Colour 1: 100 g, Colour 2: 50 g. Suggested needles: 5 double pointed needles size 6 mm. Measurements in cm: Length cuff: 8,5. Across mitten: 12. Full length: 30-31. Thumb, base to tip: 7,5.
Women’s size Suggested yarn: Ístex Álafosslopi / Rauma Vams / Sandnes Fritidsgarn / Viking Hobbygarn Gauge: 17-18 sts per 10 cm. Yarn amount: Colour 1: 100 g, Colour 2: 50 g. Suggested needles: 5 double pointed needles size 5,5 mm. Measurements in cm: Length cuff: 8. Across mitten: 11. Full length: 29. Thumb, base to tip: 7.
Children Suggested yarn: Dale Older, Sandnes Peer Gynt. Gauge: 20 (22)m per 10 cm. Yarn amount: Colour 1: 50 (50) g, Colour 2: 50 (50) g. Suggested needles: 5 double pointed needles size 3,5 (4) mm. Measurements in cm: Length cuff: 5 (6). Across mitten: 8,5 (9). Full length: 20 (22,5-23). Thumb, base to tip: 4 (4,5).
