Newfoundland Thrummed Mittens Pattern? The 135 Top Answers

Designed by Bethany A Dailey

This is the perfect season for warm, cozy mittens! This version uses a technique called beating, which involves adding sections of unspun fibers to the fabric of a knit to add a layer of toasty, warm softness to the inside of the garment. From the outside, the ribbons look like little hearts… perfect for knitting in February!

Loom: sock loom 2

YARN: approximately 108 yards of yarn. Example used Bernat Softee Chunky, 108 yrds, 100% acrylic, in natural. Also used: about 1.25 oz unspun fiber. Example of Spinner’s Candy used, 100% Falkland wool, in Birth of Venus colourway.

NOTIONS: Loom tool, yarn needle, crochet hook, scissors, row counter.

KNITTING TENSION: 6.5 sts x 14 rows = 2 inches stocking st.

SIZE: junior/adult.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Approximately = approximately

k=knitted stitch

CO=cast on

BO=cast off

KO = knit off

WY=working yarn

st(s)=stitch(es)

round(s)=round(s)

PATTERN NOTES

One strand held continuously.

All knit stitches are the true knit stitch or U stitch.

To create and place a thrum:

Use fiber lengths that are cut or drawn to 6″. The lengths should be approximately the same gauge as the gauge of the project yarn after folding in thirds. Fold the length in about thirds or a little less and twist to form the drums. This is then used along with the working yarn on the pin, which requires drumming. (Wrap the band around the pin over the base loop and hold the ends between your fingers on the inside of the loom. Simultaneously place the WY in front of the pin and over the band. Lift the base loop up and over both the thrum and also the WY. The thrum and the WY are worked 2 stitches over 1 in the following row.)

This pattern calls for 96 hits per mitten, for a total of 192. Feel free to invent them ahead of time or as you work each thrum.

For visual guides on how to create thrums and use them in your mittens, check out the tutorial below:

THRUM DIAGRAM

(Click on the charts to view them larger)

Table of tumbled mittens

Simple thrum diagram

INSTRUCTIONS

Adjust the loom so that both end pieces can slide inwards. CO to 32 pins to work in the round.

Round 1-12: *k2, p2, repeat from * to end of round.

Round 13 & 14: k all pins.

Rounds 15-24: Complete Rounds 1-10 of the Thrummed Mittens Chart. (*see pattern notes for working thrums)

Thumb: Use only pins 1-6 and knit a flat panel for 30 rows. The WY is back on pin 1 at the end of the 30 rows.

Rounds 25 & 26: Work rounds 11-12 of the Thrummed Mittens Chart.

Rounds 27-50: Repeat rounds 1-12 of the Thrummed Mittens chart two more times.

Rounds 51-58: Repeat the following 2-row pattern:

a. Knit all sts on round but dec every 4th pin. Do this by knitting 4 sts and then shifting the 4th stitch to the 3rd pin. Knit the 2 loops over 1 on the following round. Push both end pieces in and shift the sts around the loom so there are no empty pins. Mark the original first stitch and keep that as the first stitch, even if it can be moved to another peg.

b. Knit all remaining sts.

Gather the remaining 12 sts. Using the needle, pull the yarn end to the inside of the mitten, gently pull again to tighten all sts and knot tightly.

COMPLETION

With a 15″ long yarn, close the sides of the thumb neatly.

Thread all ends and cut off just before you start. Thrums can be adjusted with a yarn needle or loom tool to make both “legs” even.

Block easily.

Repeat all steps for the second mitten.

Have questions or comments for Bethany? Feel free to leave a comment below! 🙂

Wool roving generally refers to wool fibers that have been processed but not yet spun into yarn. It is used on a spinning wheel to create yarn. Wool roving is sometimes referred to as staple fiber or top. There are many shapes, colors, and styles of rovings available for sale from craft and hobby stores. All roving processing styles aim to organize the fibers so that they are all aligned in the same way for use on a spinning wheel or commercial yarn spinning machine.

Commercially processed wool roving comes from Peru, South America, Australia, New Zealand. These geographical areas are excellent for wool production due to the large availability of open land. Most commercially processed wool rovings come in a thick, rope-like form, about 1 to 3 inches thick, and are wrapped in a tight ball called a bump. Bumps are generally 22lbs-30lbs for ease of handling by craft and spinners. This type of roving is passed through an acid bath to remove any vegetation and then combed prior to carding and then drawn into a thick, fluffy roving.

Locally processed wool is usually processed in small batches and is less refined. Often the combing process is skipped and the wool is processed on a drum card and the end product is a small batt or rolag. This batting or rolag is generally 1-8 ounces and 10-12 inches wide depending on fiber density and wool type. Then a strip is pulled off for spinning on a wheel or for felting. A drum card is a fiber straightening device with 2 to 3 drums with thousands of tines or teeth on each drum. Cards for personal or hobby use usually only have 2 drums, while industrial cards can have dozens of drums and are quite large. At Paradise Fibers we love American wools like potluck roving that are sourced from Ferndale, WA and grown, processed and dyed locally.

At Paradise we have commercially processed rovings in our wool shop as well as locally hand-processed wools. Ashland Bay is one of the largest distributors of hobby fiber and roving wool in the United States, offering dyed roving in solid and multicolor colors. These dyed fibers are available in standard merino wool, which is very popular with felt artists and spinners.

The best wool roving for felting is Carded Corriedale Wool Roving. Corriedale is a medium coarse wool with a 3-4 inch staple length and is more affordable than Merino. The preparation of the carded wool roving allows a greater variety of staple lengths to remain in the wool and is less expensive to process as it is not combed. Also, the carded wool tends to be very popular for learning to spin on a spinning wheel drop spindle, as the variety of long and short staples encourages the fibers to grab each other more often and spinning is more forgiving. Most wool can be felted, but Corriedale wool roving felts better than most other types of wool, making it very popular with needle felters.

Pencil roving is another preparation that is less popular and can often be found in wool supply stores. Pencil roving is much thinner than standard commercial roving, typically about half an inch thick. Louet Northern Lights Pencil Roving is a popular wool pencil roving that is multicolored and excellent for spinning into thinner yarns on a wheel or drop spindle.

When knitting a specific pattern, it will usually tell you how many yards (meters) or skeins you need for each size, and you should buy yarn according to that number. However, if you are about to knit a pair of vanilla mittens, read on. Save this article to your Pinterest board Hand and Cuff Length and Mitten Girth

yarn weight (the thickness of the yarn)

Gauge (density of fabric)

Knit Patterns (plain, rib, cables, lace, etc.) Lumi Mitten Knitting Patterns.

How do I know my yarn weight?

First, check the label on your ball of yarn. It usually states how much the strand weighs and how many yards/meters it is. Based on this information, you can use the table below and roughly estimate yarn weight.

The manufacturer’s website often provides this information as well. You can also go to woolsub.com and try to find the information there. Also, Ravelry has quite an extensive database of yarns, but you need to register to search their database.

Approximately how many yards / 3.5 oz / 100 g:

Yarn Weight (from thinnest to thickest) yards / 3.5 oz meters / 100 g Fingering (Super Fine) 360 – 460 330 – 420 Sport (Fine) 300 – 360 275 – 330 DK (Light) 240 – 290 220 – 265 Worsted ( medium) 200 – 220 180 – 200 bulky 110 – 142 100 – 130

What is the effect of the stitch pattern?

If you are using a stitch pattern other than plain knit, such as cables or slip stitches, you will need more yarn. As a rule of thumb, the denser the fabric, the more yarn you need.

Add 15% more yarn for cables

Add 25% more yarn for multi-strand color work

So how much yarn does it take to make a pair of basic mittens?

As a ball of yarn usually weighs 50, 100, 150 or 200g, I have listed in the table below how much yarn would normally suffice for a pair of basic mittens, rounded to the nearest 50g. For example, when I make a pair of mittens for myself, I use 60g worsted yarn, so I have to buy two 50g skeins or one 100g skein, but I end up with some leftovers. On the other hand, when I make mittens for my husband, I use almost all 85g and have a lot less yarn left over.

If you are unsure whether you have enough yarn or not, I recommend knitting your mittens top down as it is easier to adjust the cuff length than the hand. Of course, you can also work up your cuffs and buy an extra strand.

When making large men’s mittens, choose the yarn amount at the top end and vice versa.

A continuous low hum

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To create a monotonous drum sound

“He sat down in the chair and quickly began drumming his fingers on the ends of the armrests.”

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Don’t have the wheel or loom you need for a class? Don’t worry

The guild is happy to offer equipment rentals to help you get started without the expensive initial outlay. This way you can try a new, potentially lifelong skill without breaking the bank. Guild equipment rental is limited to three months and is available to members. So if you’re not a member, why not become one? After all, membership is cheaper than a new wheel or loom. And by renting, you can find out what intricacies of gear you like before you buy. You get membership rates for your classes, as well as access to the extensive resources in the guild library.

A continuous low hum

“In the distance he heard the rumble of an approaching vehicle.”

A low rumble or rumble

Cotton, nylon, or other fibers spun into long, thin strands and used for sewing

To create a monotonous drum sound

“He sat down in the chair and quickly began drumming his fingers on the ends of the armrests.”

Playing a stringed instrument, especially rhythmically

“He started banging his guitar and singing in the strange hill folk dirge.”

To produce a deep, even, continuous tone

hum whirr roar buzz whistle bumble whizz burr zip swipe zoom purr whirr murmur vibrate surrrate whisper bombard throb thump bombard warble whine croon moan murmur hiss strum trill rumble rumble hiss sigh drag fizz fizzle sing fuzz swish whistle reverberate hiss sizzle fly sizzle sizzle move red murmur purr sizzle sizzle move purl bubble crackle whoosh crepitate ripple ripple ripple fissle crinkle tap patter swoosh swirl stir more ❯