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Thrum Away Mittens

Downloadable PDF, English
By Lori F
$2.66
Thrum Away Mittens
$2.66
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What you'll need

Palm circumference, in: 6-8 years 6.5" Womens 8" Mens 9.5"
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Tools & Other Supplies
US 5 (3.75mm) Double Pointed Needles – 8" (20cm) (opens in a new tab)
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Product Details

Trummed mittens have an over 200 year old history in Newfoundland, Canada. They were created to keep the hands of fishermen warm and dry in one of the harshest inhabited climates in the world. The soft wisps of pure wool roving on the inside provide warming insulation, while the tightly knit mitten is virtually water proof when knit with a good, sturdy 100% wool. Thrum Away Mittens is a little play on words. In the Maritimes, anyone from the elsewhere is referred to as being "from away". These mittens are a little bit different, with construction techniques borrowed "from away". They have an easy- to- make, afterthought thumb and unlike the traditional mittens, the thrums go all the way to the top of both the hand and the thumb. The rounded top means and lack of a thumb gusset makes it possible to wear on either hand.

Craft
Knitting
Designer
Lori Franko
Format
Downloadable PDF
Language
English
Notes
For best results, use a good, sturdy 100% wool.
Number of patterns
1
Skill Level
Beginner