Maríutása, mittens – pattern

Maríutása = mare’s tails, a type of cloud

This is one of my very first patterns, and I think the names of my first patterns describe me well: a daydreamer who looks up at the clouds and lets her mind wander. My first patterns were all named after types of clouds.

Traditional stranded colourwork mittens with a simple ribbing. The pattern is regular and easy. Long floats occur only in a few places, and they can be caught every third stitch at the back.

This is the only pattern of mine where I let the knitter choose which way the motif faces: pointing up, opening like a cup, or turned on its side :-).

Size: Length 26 cm [10.25 in], circumference 18 cm [7 in].
Yarn: Náttúruprjón yarn, 85% merino wool / 15% nylon, 100 g / 400 m, or a similar yarn that gives the same gauge.
Main colour: Blár (blue), 42 g [1.5 oz].
Contrast colour: Bleikur (pink), 32 g [1.1 oz].
Needles: Double-pointed needles 3 mm [US 2.5] and 3.5 mm [US 4].
Gauge: 32 sts = 10 cm [4 in] on 3.5 mm [US 4] needles.
Notions: Scrap yarn to mark the thumb stitches, stitch markers.

Clear instructions are included, suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters.