Thrumming is a technique typicaly used in knitting, but designer Marlaina Bird cleverly adapted it to crochet. Unspun wool is secured to stitches as they're worked, creating a fleecelike lining on the inside of the mitten and leaving a lovely pattern on the outside. As the mittens are worn, the wool felts, resulting in durable, extremely warm winter outerwear.
Finished Size: 7 (8, 9, 10)" hand circumference just below knuckles excluding thumb. Mittens shown measure 7".
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Swirl DK (85% merino wool, 15% silk; 150 yd [137 m]/2 oz [50 g]; ): #1 natural (MC), 2 hanks. Lorna's Laces Wool Top (100% combed wool top; 7 yd [6.4 m]/10 oz [284 g]): #208 edgewater, 2 oz.
Yarn weight: #3 - Light.
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in patt.
Hook: Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Winter 2008.