NOTE; This is a digital product. After purchasing you will be able to download a PDF file of the knitting pattern.
Karsikko means a tree carved with protective marks to guard humans from the forest. Symbols were whittled into its trunk with a knife or axe so that unseen forces would know to stay away from human homes. The karsikko stood at the edge of the forest, where human land met another world. The Karsikko Mittens takes its inspiration from these ancient protective marks etched into old trees.
The Karsikko Mittens are worked from the wrist to the tip following two different stranded colorwork charts. On the palm side, a thumb gusset is created by increasing stitches. When the gusset is complete, place the thumb stitches on a stitch holder and knit the thumb last. The colorwork patterns are simple, rhythmic, and easy to follow.
SIZE
Two sizes – S, (L)
S: mitten length from wrist to tip 26.5 cm (10.4 in), mitten width 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
L: mitten length from wrist to tip 28 cm (11.0 in), mitten width 11 cm (4.3 in)
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3 mm (US 2.5) double-pointed needles or a circular needle (31–47 in / 80–120 cm) for working in the round using the Magic Loop technique.
Note: The pattern calls for 3 mm needles, but use the size needed to achieve the correct gauge.
You will also need stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding stitches, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle.
GAUGE
24 sts × 24 rows in stockinette stitch worked in the round on 3 mm (US 2.5) needles.
YARN
Tukuwool Sock, 80% Finnish wool, 30% biodegradable polyamide (320 m / 100 g) (350 yd / 3.5 oz)
MC (Main Color) – H20, Hohka (red), 30 (35) g (≈1.1 (1.2) oz)
CC (Contrast Color) – 01, Sake (natural white), 40 (45) g (≈1.4 (1.6) oz)
Or any other Sport-weight yarn.
NOTE; This is a digital product. After purchasing you will be able to download a PDF file of the knitting pattern.
Karsikko means a tree carved with protective marks to guard humans from the forest. Symbols were whittled into its trunk with a knife or axe so that unseen forces would know to stay away from human homes. The karsikko stood at the edge of the forest, where human land met another world. The Karsikko Mittens takes its inspiration from these ancient protective marks etched into old trees.
The Karsikko Mittens are worked from the wrist to the tip following two different stranded colorwork charts. On the palm side, a thumb gusset is created by increasing stitches. When the gusset is complete, place the thumb stitches on a stitch holder and knit the thumb last. The colorwork patterns are simple, rhythmic, and easy to follow.
SIZE
Two sizes – S, (L)
S: mitten length from wrist to tip 26.5 cm (10.4 in), mitten width 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
L: mitten length from wrist to tip 28 cm (11.0 in), mitten width 11 cm (4.3 in)
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3 mm (US 2.5) double-pointed needles or a circular needle (31–47 in / 80–120 cm) for working in the round using the Magic Loop technique.
Note: The pattern calls for 3 mm needles, but use the size needed to achieve the correct gauge.
You will also need stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding stitches, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle.
GAUGE
24 sts × 24 rows in stockinette stitch worked in the round on 3 mm (US 2.5) needles.
YARN
Tukuwool Sock, 80% Finnish wool, 30% biodegradable polyamide (320 m / 100 g) (350 yd / 3.5 oz)
MC (Main Color) – H20, Hohka (red), 30 (35) g (≈1.1 (1.2) oz)
CC (Contrast Color) – 01, Sake (natural white), 40 (45) g (≈1.4 (1.6) oz)
Or any other Sport-weight yarn.
