Thrum thrum thrum thrummmm...

Thrum thrum thrum thrummm... (to the beat of The Little Drummer Boy)

I get asked a lot of questions about thrumming mittens and other knitted items. It is a technique that looks difficult, but is actually quite simple. What you get in the end is a fluffy, squishy, warm mitten, slipper or hat, that is perfect for below freezing temps! What is thrumming you ask? Thrummed Mittens, are also referred to as fleece stuffed mittens. These fluffy wonders originated in Canada, where staying warm is kind of important!  Twisting pieces of fleece wool into a long piece or a loop, they are then knitted into the fabric to create a fleece lining. When worn, the fleece inside felts and creates a warm squishy layer of insulation!

-How, exactly do I thrum?


Step 1.Pull off a wisp of roving or fleece about 3-4" long.


Step 2.Bring the ends to the middle so they overlap a bit.

Step 3.Give the thrum a good twist in the middle, rubbing it between your finger and palm. The finished thrum should be about the same thickness as your yarn.

-You will need around 375-400 thrums for a pair of mittens: roughly 185-200 thrums per mitten.

-      There are two different ways to thrum: long and looped.

-      Turn mittens inside out when finished and gently tug the thrums to tighten them.

-      As time goes on and the mittens are worn, the wool will lightly felt inside to keep the thrums in place. You could always turn them inside out and GENTLY hand felt the wool in some wool wash and water, then let air-dry.

-      Other things to thrum: Slippers, hats, and headbands!

Have you ever thrummed? Willing to give it try? Let us know in the comments below! 

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