YZF Thrummed Mitts

Long winters demand cozy mittens! Thrummed mittens combine the warmth of traditional wool mittens with the extra insulation of wool fleece.  These mitts are stuffed with a generous amount of fleece and use a clever insertion technique to lock the thrums securely inside the mitts.

The thrums are inserted in a staggered pattern, which looks pretty on the outside, but also ensures that they are evenly distributed to create a fleecy lining inside the mitts.  The thrums will eventually matt together to create a dense fabric which is warm, snug and comfortable.

The pattern offers 3 sizes and includes tutorials for preparation and insertion of thrums.

Sizing:  small, medium, large

Yarn Requirements:  160 - 180 yards (146 - 165 meters) aran weight yarn
Other Materials:  approximately 60 grams of wool roving

Needles:  3.5 mm (US 4) needles for working small circumferences in the round

Gauge:  4.5 stitches and 7.5 rounds = 1 inch in stockinette