Christmas mittens 2024: Materials
The 2024 Christmas Mittens were inspired by a fairy-tale landscape. Join us for Järbo’s traditional KAL (knit-along) and enjoy knitting in the seasonal spirit during Advent!
As usual, Maja Karlsson is our mitten designer and the moderator for the KAL on our Facebook group. This year’s knit-along begins on 10 December, Nobel Prize day in Sweden. Part 1 will be posted at 9 am on the 10th (2 am Eastern time in the U. S.). Why not knit the first part while you watch the Nobel festivities?
A warm welcome to all the participants in our Christmas Mittens 2024 KAL. You’ll find all the information you need to get started below.
TECHNIQUES INCLUDED
- Latvian braid
- Two-color ribbing
- Two-color stranded knitting
- After-thought thumb
DATES
- 26 November: Materials List
- 10 December: Part 1 (Cuff)
- 12 December: Part 2 (Hand)
- 16 December: Part 3 (Thumb and Finishing)
YARN
The Christmas mittens are knitted in our fine Svensk 2-tr Ull yarn (100% wool, 328 yd/300 m / 100 g)! It is a 2-ply wool yarn produced from Swedish raw materials, spun by Klippans Yllefabrik, and available in 51 colors.
You’ll need three colors for these Christmas mittens, one skein of each color listed below. Because the mittens are two-color stranded knitting, it is important to make sure that the colors contrast well with each other. If you choose one of the suggested yarn packs, you can be certain of that. Do you want to choose your own colors? In that case, make sure that the colors are different enough so the pattern will show distinctly!
NEEDLES
You’ll need a set of 5 double-pointed needles in U. S. size 1.5 / 2.5 mm for knitting the Christmas mittens. Or, if you prefer, you can use the Magic Loop method with a 40 in / 100 cm circular U. S. size 1.5 / 2.5 mm.
NOTIONS
You’ll also need scissors, a measuring tape, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and a short length of smooth contrast color waste yarn.
SIZE AND MEASUREMENTS
The Christmas mittens are designed for a women’s size with the following measurements:
Mitten Width: Approx. 4 in / 10 cm
Mitten length: Approx. 9¾ in / 25 cm
Thumb length: 2¾ in / 7 cm
Length, hand (from end of thumbhole): 5½ in / 14 cm
Length, cuff (from lower edge to thumb): 4¼ in / 11 cm
GAUGE
Approx. 30 sts x 28 rnds in stockinette colorwork pattern with gauge-size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm
COLOR SUGGESTIONS
Here are Maja’s color suggestions. Each pack includes three skeins of Svensk 2-tr Ull in the kit colors.
COLOR COMBINATIONS
Vinterro
A harmonious color combination which exudes a fairytale-like winter quiet that settles over snow-covered forests. The stars shine and everything becomes still. The snow crunches under your feet and the joy of Christmas can be felt in every breath. Choose your size so you’ll get the correct number of skein for your yarn pack.
Color 1: 74104, Silver Stream
Color 2: 74108, Ash
Color 3: 74147, Country Walk
Julefrid
Like a still Christmas night in a cottage deep in the forest, where the tops of the spruce trees brush against the stars and he snow lies softly over the landscape. Christmas Peace captures the magic feeling of the quiet and warmth of Christmas and embeds a little bit of Nordic Christmas magic into each stitch. Choose your size so you’ll get the correct number of skein for your yarn pack.
Color 1: 74102, Natural White
Color 2: 74149, Tree Hugger
Color 3: 74122, Cranberry Red
Dalajul
The colors in Dala Christmas reflect the traditions and warmth of Christmas. Just like a classic Swedish Christmas, with colors reminiscent of Dala horses and decorated gingerbread houses that glow with their welcoming brightness on a dark winter night. Choose your size so you’ll get the correct number of skein for your yarn pack.
Color 1: 74104, Silver Stream
Color 2: 74132, Electric Blue
Color 3: 74121, Sheer Red
Julkula
A color combination inspired by a fairytale Christmas, where children’s eyes glow with anticipation of shining Christmas ornaments hung on the Christmas tree branches and colorful pink and green candies. So wonderful and fine! Choose your size so you’ll get the correct number of skein for your yarn pack.
Color 1: 74103, Nostalgia
Color 2: 74151, Patinated Copper
Color 3: 74150, Lieutenant’s Heart
Snöflinga
A color combination inspired by a fairytale landscape, where the snowflakes dance down from a starry heaven. Knit mittens as unique as each snowflake and let winter’s beauty accompany you everywhere you go. Choose your size so you’ll get the correct number of skein for your yarn pack.
Color 1: 74103, Nostalgia
Color 2: 74140, Evening Turquoise
Color 3: 74126, Tea Rose
Psst! Join our Facebook group Julvanten – where we’ll share photos, tips, and inspiration. Please show your work on Facebook and Instagram (@jarbogarn). Don’t forget to add the hashtag #julvanten 2024!