Selbu Votters for the family

I've spent most of my knitting time this month working on Selbu mittens.  Selbu mittens are usually knit in black and white and have a history spanning over 150 years. More than four hundred different traditional patterns for these mittens are registered at Selbu. There is a dramatic difference between the pattern on the back of the hand and the palm and the two different patterns are separated with a literal dividing line on either side.

 

Cuffs show the distinct difference between the male and female mittens. Men's mittens are knit with short cuffs all covered with patterns and the female mittens have longer cuffs with out patterns and mostly are ribbed.

I love the patterned cuffs and knit them for the gals before I knew they were for male mittens. Everyone has liked the patterned cuffs and, truthfully, I've yet to find a pattern big enough for the ND Norwegian male's hands. If I were to use a bigger needle on the pattern as suggested the fabric would be too loose and definitely not warm enough. I'll keep looking and researching.

I spent most of yesterday knitting thumbs on the Norwegian, North Dakotan's Selbu Votters (mittens) and am happy they were able to take them home today to wear in the cold December weather!

Pattern: Rigmor's Selbu Mittens - second pair
Yarn: Rauma Finull
Colorway: Dark Steel Gray and Light Gray Heather
Needle Size: US Size 4

Pattern: Rigmor's Selbu Mittens - fifth pair
Yarn: Rauma Finull
Colorway: Dark Steel Gray and Light Gray Heather
Needle Size: US Size 4

Pattern: Rigmor's Selbu Mittens - second pair
Yarn: Rauma Finull
Colorway: Dark Steel Gray and Light Gray Heather
Needle Size: US Size 4
  
They are quite habit forming and a nice change from socks. I've enjoyed the challenge so much I've joined a mystery knit along for another pattern of Selbu Votter.  (#Julevotten 2018) It begins today and clues for the new pattern will be published each week until Christmas. Stay tuned!