PieceWork · Pattern
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | PieceWork |
| Authors | Katrina King, Susan Strawn |
| Published | April 29, 2026 |
| Format |
Latticework Mittens: A Tribute to Nordic Textile Tradition
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Drawing on a striking pair of blue-and white lattice-patterned mittens from the collection of Shippensburg University's Fashion Archives and Museum, this replica version honors a classic color contrast reflecting Nordic textile traditions.
Read Karin J. Bohleke's companion article about the remarkable life of the mittens' original owner, Phoebe Henning Rugh, and learn about her Folk Art Legacy.
Materials
Yarn Rauma Garn Finull (100% Norwegian wool), 191 yd (175 m)/1.75 oz (50 g): 1 ball each of #0401 Off White (MC) and #4036 Jeans Blue (CC)
Needles: size 0 (2 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, set of double-pointed (dpn) or two 16" circular (cir) for two at a time or one 40" cir for magic loop
Stitch markers (m)
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Tapestry needle
Finished size: Hand width 6" (15.2 cm) in circumference, overall length 9" (22.9 cm) from CO to finished fingertip.
Gauge: 35 sts and 36 rnds = 4" (10.2 cm) in stranded colorwork St st.
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