Latvian mittens are more than just a conventional article of clothing; they are a symbol of the culture and traditions of Latvia. Brightly decorated with unique patterns that often hold a symbolic or spiritual meaning, bringing luck and warmth during the cold winter months. For several centuries in Latvia, mittens were the main form of gift and they were given with magical significance. Wearing a pair of Latvian mittens is not just a fashion statement, it is a way to honor the culture that created them.
Now, with these Latvian Mittens Kits, it couldn't be easier to experience this Latvian style knitting! The hand shorn wool from a family owned farm is beautifully presented in this sweet kit complete with the step-by-step recipe of a mitten. Available in ten different designs, these kits include the pattern and all the wool that you need to knit your own pair of Latvian Mittens to wear with pride or gift to someone special.
Each Kit Includes:
Yarn is made in Lithuania 100% wool (White skein 80% wool, 20% polyamide
Booklet printing in Latvia
These mittens call for a size 00 DPN Needles. You can add those to your order here!
Please note that these kits are designed for advanced beginner knitters and beyond. The directions assume that you have some prior knowledge of stranded colorwork and mitten construction. You may find the video in this link helpful on your Latvian Mitten journey. It is a zoom call with TWT's Corinne, Maggie, and Krista joining Latvian Mitten knitters to share information!
We have put together an insert that is included with your purchase and will be sent as a Digital Download. This insert is meant to accompany your pattern and provide additional helpful information.
You may also want to add the Latvian Sock Kits to your order!
Something is lacking, like clear directions. Also the needle size the pattern called for was much too small—I go down a needle size with most patterns—with this one I had to go up & it was still a bit snug so be sure to check your gauge. That said, I may order another one as the patterns are beautiful & my daughter carried off the first pair.
Thank you so much for your review. We agree that some knitters may find the instructions a little bare and we are working to have an insert go with future kits. As soon as that is written up we will be including it with the kit. In the meantime we are here to answer your questions and can help with any difficulty you have with the pattern. Thanks again for shopping with us, Corinne
Something is lacking, like clear directions. Also the needle size the pattern called for was much too small—I go down a needle size with most patterns—with this one I had to go up & it was still a bit snug so be sure to check your gauge. That said, I may order another one as the patterns are beautiful & my daughter carried off the first pair.
Thank you so much for your review. We agree that some knitters may find the instructions a little bare and we are working to have an insert go with future kits. As soon as that is written up we will be including it with the kit. In the meantime we are here to answer your questions and can help with any difficulty you have with the pattern. Thanks again for shopping with us, Corinne
I am really looking forward to making these mittens. The yarn is beautiful!
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I’ve recently knit a cardigan using Fivel and have just bought another sweater’s worth of it. I found that it knit up beautifully, with plenty of stitch definition. Ravelry calls it a worsted weight, but it’s got 100 meters or 220 yards/50 grams, which I’d called a heavy DK, similar in weight to a Cascade 220—although frankly Fivel is much nicer.
Yes, it’s true. After I knit a cardigan from this book, I somehow lost my copy. But I love the patterns in it and knew I wanted to knit more of them, so I actually bought another copy. The book is in English and easy to follow. The patterns use Rauma’s Fivel yarn—another plus since it’s lovely yarn and comes in many of my favorite Rauma colors—but a heavy DK or a worsted weight could be substituted if you’d like.
While I am finishing up my Vanilla sweater I want to use the designs on a pair of wide leg jeans. Back in my Hippie days we would embroider on jeans and chambray shirts. I can picture using a couple of the designs up the leg of my jeans. 😊 Thanks Woolly Thistle for carrying such interesting books.