Humber Star Mittens

Finished circumference: 7.5-9.5 Finished Length: 8.5-11.75

These mittens are constructed in the manner of classic Norwegian mittens, but using knits and purls with gansey motifs rather than two colors of yarn with Norwegian motifs. The Humber Star is a popular feature on some of the ganseys worn on the inland waterways of England from the 19th century. The pattern has instructions that rely upon the full charts of themittens. Technique Boxes show photos and explanations of the Cable Cast-on and the Center Double Decrease. There is also a schematic, list of abbreviations, and book list for further study.