Norwegian Mittens with Beth Brown-Reinsel
You will learn Norwegian mitten construction by knitting a mitten in two colors, circularly on double-pointed needles.  Techniques to be covered include the striped, ribbed cuff, the Norwegian thumb gusset, seam stitches, different patterning for the front and palm, and the pointed tip shaping at the end of the mitten.  Designing will be discussed as well as several options for thumb construction.   
Skill Level: Must be proficient with dpns.
Date: Sunday, December 6   Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Materials Cost: Will depend on yarn choice.
Materials Required:
* For Adult Size: 3 oz each of  2 colors of worsted-weight yarn and one set each of dp needles size 4 for ribbing and size 6 OR 7 for mitten body.
* For Large Child Size: 3 oz each of 2 colors of DK weight yarn and one set each of dp needles size 3 for ribbing and size 4 OR 5 for mitten body.
* Your knitting tool kit containing, among other items, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, sticky notes or magnetic board or highlighter tape for reading the charts.
* Your knitting tool kit
* A cushion for your chair.
Homework: The cuff – cast on 40 sts with main color.  Join and work k2, p2 ribbing for 10 rounds.  Leave on needles, do not break yarn.  The remainder of the cuff will be worked in class.

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