Women's double knitted mittens

The yarn of these women's mittens is a mix of two different kinds of dog underfur: light-gray (Keeshond) and black (Newfoundland dog), whose mixture gives silver-gray colour. But the key element of the yarn is that underfur of these dogs has long hair which is almost not fluffy, as for these works fluffiness is rather a disadvantage than a plus side. For more softness goat underfur with long hair is added.

The distinguishing characteristic of the mittens consists of having backing (undercloth), that makes them double and twice as warm. Such mittens will keep your hands in warmth from severe frost and strong cold wind. This will be particularly important for those, who has to be outdoors in winter for a long time. The undercloth is knitted of light merino wool mixture - important point for people with sensitive hands. At the same time dog wool keeps warmth well. The ribbing is also knitted double, i.e. undercloth starts with palm. The length of ribbing is 7 cm, consequently, it can be easily tucked under sleeves of outdoor clothes, keep wrist in warmth and stimulate blood circulation that is also of no small importance.

These mittens are knitted with 'tail' pattern. It has some advantages. Firstly, it looks great. 'Tail' pattern will adorn every work if yarn is straight, not thick, and a work is knitted closely. But there is another advantage - 'tail' pattern implies combination of front and back side mashes which creates ribbing effect. It's one of the best choices for mittens, fingerless gloves, gaiters, knee socks and other tight-fitting works. A hand can be narrow and wide of the same size. This means mittens knitted with 'tail' pattern will fit for both variants. This point is of no small importance for any knitted work.

The work doesn't have any signs of dog wool smell, as it has two stages of washing: firstly the yarn itself is washed, then the finished work goes washing. I don't use cutted wool, only underfur.