Half mitten - old model from Leksand
I
started knitting this one during the course in traditional twined knitting at
Sätergläntan that I attended in November. The original pair of half mittens (from the 19th Century) is
owned by Karin Kahnlund.
The mittens feature
many of the characteristics of old mittens from Leksand: knitted with white yarn, a broad cuff, one of
the three threads used for casting on is red and they have a crook-stitch
pattern.
The original mitten has a gauge of 52 stitches/10 cm (13 stitches/inch). I
knitted this one on dbpns 1.75 mm (00) and a thin 2-ply yarn for twined knitting
from Wålstedts (a thinner version of their regular 4,7/2). My gauge is 49-50
stitches/10 cm (12-12.5 stitches/inch).
I knitted
this to get a feel for the traditional twined knitting and I think that it was
a great experience.
That is an awesome looking hat! And a great way to use up yarn.
SvaraRaderaLooks like I messed up where to place the comments. Sorry.
SvaraRadera1. Is the decrease on the cap a S2kp?
2. On the gloves, I tend to knit tightly in twined knitting, but your example looks very "soft." Though the stretch is reduced, is twined knitting meant to be knitted 'moderately?'I wonder if I pull too tight.
lovely!!!
SvaraRadera