ÆGISHJÁLMURWomen's mittens knitting pattern

Traditional Icelandic Mittens with Viking Symbols. These mittens are decorated with the Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmur) on the back of the hand, and the thumbs feature the Viking peace symbol. SIZES One size womens Hand circumference: 7 in (18) cm Hand legth, above cuff: 7.5 in (19 cm) Thumb length: 2.75 in (7 cm) YARN Artic from Icewear Garn, 80% wool and 20% nylon. (50g = 175 m /191 yd) Yarn quantity Color 1 (Artic) #8090 – 50 g Color 2 (Artic) #1005 – 50 g NEEDLES US 1.5 and 2 (2.5 and 2.75 mm) Double Pointed Needles GAUGE 10X10 cm = 34 sts and 35 rounds of pattern knitting on needle nr US 2 (2.75 mm) METHOD Begin by knitting a single-colored cuff. When the cuff is complete, continue knitting the mittens in a two-color pattern. It is easy to make the mittens smaller or larger by using slightly smaller or bigger needles sizes. This pattern is also available in mens size. * Available in English and Icelandic