Knitting pattern for Ilsa mittens
Ilsa is a mitten designed for full freedom of movement, perfect for tasks like using your phone or other activities without needing to remove the entire mitten. You can choose to keep the mitten “top” on to stay warm while outdoors, and when you need to use your fingers, you can free them through the mitten’s opening—all in one seamless motion. The mitten features faux cables, twisted to the right and left on all ribbed edges, including the mitten and thumb.
In this pattern, you’ll learn a cast-on method that allows you to knit in two directions. Knit these mittens for yourself or gift someone you care about with this stylish and practical design. Ilsa mitten is designed for 2nd advent in December, as part of our 2024 advent calendar🎄
The mittens are knitted in Önling No 3, 100% organic heavy merino wool—the softest and most luxurious merino yarn.
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Sizes: Women small (woman large)
Width: 8 (9.5) cm / 3 (3.5) inches
Lenght: 24(26) cm / 9.5 (10) inches
Materials:
100 (100) / 2 balls (2 balls) g Önling No 3, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), fingering weight: DK / Worsted
Recommended needles size 3.5 mm / US 4 in 60 cm / 23.5 inches or 80 cm /31.5 inches
3 stitch markers
Cable wire
Gauge: 23 sts og 34 rows in stockinette on needle size 3 ½ mm / US 4 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
Procedure:
The mittens are knitted in the round, starting at the wrist and working towards the fingers, using the magic loop method. Begin with a ribbed edge featuring cables. Continue in stockinette stitch across the hand and set aside stitches for the thumb. After the thumb, ribbing with cables is worked on the underside of the mitten, while the top of the mitten remains in stockinette stitch. The stitches on the underside of the mitten are then bound off, and new stitches are cast on using a provisional cast-on method. The top of the mitten is finished, and the ribbing around the mitten’s opening is completed and sewn in place. To adjust the mitten length, either set aside stitches for the thumb earlier or later and/or knit more or fewer rounds without decreases at the top of the mitten.
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Ilsa mittens from Önling, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Ilsa mittens
Ilsa is a mitten designed for full freedom of movement, perfect for tasks like using your phone or other activities without needing to remove the entire mitten. You can choose to keep the mitten “top” on to stay warm while outdoors, and when you need to use your fingers, you can free them through the mitten’s opening—all in one seamless motion. The mitten features faux cables, twisted to the right and left on all ribbed edges, including the mitten and thumb.
In this pattern, you’ll learn a cast-on method that allows you to knit in two directions. Knit these mittens for yourself or gift someone you care about with this stylish and practical design. Ilsa mitten is designed for 2nd advent in December, as part of our 2024 advent calendar🎄
The mittens are knitted in Önling No 3, 100% organic heavy merino wool—the softest and most luxurious merino yarn.
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.
Sizes: Women small (woman large)
Width: 8 (9.5) cm / 3 (3.5) inches
Lenght: 24(26) cm / 9.5 (10) inches
Materials:
100 (100) / 2 balls (2 balls) g Önling No 3, 100% fine organic merino wool, 50 g = approx. 145 yards (133 meters), fingering weight: DK / Worsted
Recommended needles size 3.5 mm / US 4 in 60 cm / 23.5 inches or 80 cm /31.5 inches
3 stitch markers
Cable wire
Gauge: 23 sts og 34 rows in stockinette on needle size 3 ½ mm / US 4 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
Procedure:
The mittens are knitted in the round, starting at the wrist and working towards the fingers, using the magic loop method. Begin with a ribbed edge featuring cables. Continue in stockinette stitch across the hand and set aside stitches for the thumb. After the thumb, ribbing with cables is worked on the underside of the mitten, while the top of the mitten remains in stockinette stitch. The stitches on the underside of the mitten are then bound off, and new stitches are cast on using a provisional cast-on method. The top of the mitten is finished, and the ribbing around the mitten’s opening is completed and sewn in place. To adjust the mitten length, either set aside stitches for the thumb earlier or later and/or knit more or fewer rounds without decreases at the top of the mitten.
ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING
All patterns from Önling are delivered digitally - and 95% of these will be sent immediately after purchase. Read more about how to get hold of your digital knitting pattern here.
The exception is patterns from Katrines Favorite Corner:
- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.
Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
