Spirit of Dalarna Mittens
by Anna-Karin Jobs Arnberg
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Spirit of Dalarna Mittens
Materials
- Wålstedts Ullspinneri Tvåändsgarn 4/2 (100% wool), 328 yd 300 m/100 g: 1 skein of #0101 Vit (white)
- Knitting needles: size 2.5 (3 mm) set of5 double-pointed (dpn), or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker
- Scrap yarn or small stitch holder
- Tapestry needle
- Needlepoint yarn, such as Brown Sheep Waverly Wool (100% wool), 143 yd 131 m/100 g skein, splitting the strands, or Appletons Tapestry Wool (100% wool), 60 yd 55 m/25 g skein: dark green, light green, light red, medium red, dark red, light rose, medium rose, very dark red, white, and yellow
- Chenille needle for embroidery: size 18
- Fine-tip marker (0.7 mm to 1 mm) for knitted fabric (brands include Edding, Pen Touch, Pilot, Uni, Paint Marker, and others)
- Plastic page protectors or other transparent plastic sheets for embroidery templates
- Heavy paper or cardstock for motif templates, 1 sheet
- Tassel-making tool with tines about 1” (2.5 cm) or handmade “fork” (see Notes) for fringe
- Strong sewing thread (linen or polyester blend) for attaching fringe
- Nailbrush or similar for shaping fringe
- Scissors: embroidery and paper
Finished Size: 9½“ (24.1 cm) long and 7¾” (19.7 cm) hand circumference, after blocking.
Gauge: 31 sts and 32 rounds = 4” (10.2 cm) in TS.
For more information, see:
https://pieceworkmagazine.com/library/fzrP-ZC_ThKNWa...
- First published: October 2025
- Page created: October 9, 2025
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