Snjóborg — Knitting pattern
Original design by: Védís Jónsdóttir
Snjóborg (“Snow City”) are classic stranded mittens worked in the round. Start with a snug rib in the contrast color, switch to the main color for the cuff, and then to larger needles for the hand. The chart positions a clean thumb gusset and balanced crown shaping so both sizes finish neatly. Detailed decrease rounds and thumb instructions make these a satisfying weekend project.
Sizes & measurements
| S/M | L/XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Hand size | Adult S/M | Adult L/XL |
Yarn & colors (Fjallalopi, 50 g balls)
| Color | S/M | L/XL |
|---|---|---|
| A 3051 lily white | 1 | 1 |
| B 3024 glacier sand | 1 | 1 |
Knitting needles & notions
- Double pointed needles 3 mm
- Double pointed needles 3.5 mm
Gauge
22 sts and 29 rows = 10 × 10 cm in St st using 3.5 mm needles.
Construction
Cast on 44/48 sts with color B on 3 mm dpns; work k1, p1 rib for 3 rounds. Change to color A and knit to a 6 cm cuff, then to 3.5 mm needles and increase evenly 4 sts to 48/52. Work the hand from charts, increasing for the thumb gusset and placing 7/8 + 7/8 sts on scrap yarn at rounds 23/24. Continue the hand and work paired decreases on rounds 47/49, then every other and every round as charted to 8 sts; break yarn and draw through. For the thumb, pick up 18/20 sts including 4 between gusset and hand, knit 16/18 rounds, and work three quick decrease rounds to close. Weave in ends, rinse gently, and dry flat.
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