Description

In Norse mythology, Jormungandr is the sea serpent that encompasses Midgard (our world), biting its own tail.

These fingerless mittens with their winding braids are a fabulous combination of mystic pattern and beautiful form. They look best when made from solid or semi solid yarns.

This pattern forms a set with the matching Jormungandr Socks. and is the first of a series of four pattern sets inspired by Norse mythology:

The other sets are
Jormungandr Mitts & Jormungandr Socks
Oden’s Mitts & Oden’s Socks
Frigg’s Mitts & Frigg’s Socks
Heimdallr Mitts & Heimdallr Socks

Charts and written instructions for variations in sizes are included.

This pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience.

Techniques used are:
– knitting and purling in the round
– simple increases (left and right leaning)
– knitting cables
– stretchy bind off

What you need:
~100g fingering yarn, for example Cascade yarns Sorata (400m/100g) in your favourite colour.

• 5 double pointed needles 2.5 or 3mm
• stitch markers
• Tapestry needle to sew in ends

Please tag your finished items on Instagram @MumpitzDesign so I can see them <3

This pattern includes two PDF files for the English version and the German version.