SKHR Holleque Mittens - Digital Knitting Pattern

Designed by Kate Running

These mittens were inspired by the book Norwegian Knitting Designs by Annichen Sibbern Bøhn from 1929, which was the same book that instilled my interest in traditional Norwegian stranded knitting. This Setesdal motif dates back to the 1900s, where it was first created on sweaters in the Setesdalen valley in southern Norway. Kate wanted to bring this classic motif into a fun and easy mitten.

Holleque is a family name from around Aurdal, Norway near the Sognefjord.

Construction:

The Holleque Mittens are knit cuff to tip.

YARN:

DK Weight wool yarn, two colors, 110 yards for MC and 110 yards for CC - Kate used Rauma Strikkegarn in Blue and Off-white 

NEEDLES / NOTIONS:

Size 3 needles (or size needed to obtain gauge) - Circular if you prefer the magic loop or classic double-pointed needles

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

GAUGE:

Gauge: 10 sts & 14 rows = 2” in stockinette

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES:

Stranded colorwork knitting

decreasing

Find it on Ravelry here!