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Classic Selbu Mitten Knitted Cuff

Equipment

  • 2 skeins white or cream yarn (I use Rauma Strikkegard yarn)
  • 2 Skeins contrasting colored yarn
  • 1 set of five double-pointed knitting needles size 2 (2.75mm)
  • scissors
  • low-tack tape
  • large safety pin
  • blunt needle

Instructions
 

  • With cream or white yarn, cast on 56 stitches and distribute across four double-pointed needles (size 2/2.75mm) so there are 14 stitches per needle.
  • Knit, knit, purl, purl (kkpp) pattern in cream/white to make 6 rows
  • Pick up second yarn color and kkpp pattern two rows pick up white/cream yarn and kkpp pattern for two more rows
  • Repeat until there are five colored stripes Finish cuff with six more rows in white/cream of kkpp pattern
  • Finish the cuff with one more row of white/cream yarn in a knit stitch. 7 stitches into each needle, increase 1 stitch. With four stitches added in that row (one on each needle), there will be a total of 60 stitches and you're ready to start the mitten pattern or your choosing.