These mitts are knitted out of beautiful natural yarn — Ulysse by De Rerum Natura. The pattern features an elegant textured pattern that combines lace and bobbles.
It is inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of the Karelian Republic, sometimes called “the songlands” in the Finnish culture, and its stunning nature, gorgeous land with 27,000 rivers and 60,000 beautiful blue-eyed lakes surrounded by endless woods brimming with fragrant sweet berries.

The Karelia Mitts are worked in the round, seamlessly, starting at the cuff.
The pattern is both written and charted.
Photo and video tutorials on how to crochet small bobbles are also provided in the pattern.

This pattern also gives a description of a shorten mitts version.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Adult Small (Medium, Large)
Finished hand circumference: 16 (17,5, 18,5) cm / 6¼ (7, 7¼)
Length: 19 (19, 21) cm / 7½ (7½, 8¼)

Yarn: Sport or DK weight yarn
Brown mitts — Ulysse by De Rerum Natura — 100% french merino woolen yarn (50 g = 202 yds (185 m) — 30 (40, 50) g
Yellow mitts — Zara by Filatura di Crosa — 100% pure extra fine merino wool (50 g = 125 m) — 50 (70, 80) g

Other recommended yarn:
Abenaia yarns — 50g/200 m
Finull PT2 by Rauma — 50g/191 yards(175 m)
Royal Merino by Four Seasons Gründl — 50g/137 yards (125 meters)
Baby Merino by Drops (50 g/175 m)

Needles: 3 mm / US 2½ circular needle for the mitt to work with magic loop method (or knitting needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round). Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 3 stitch markers (1 different marker to indicate the BOR), tapestry needle, to weave in the ends, crochet hook 3 mm (for bobbles)

Gauge: 26 sts and 40 rows — 10 cm / 4’’ over stockinette in the round after blocking on 3 mm / US 2½ circular needle