A 4-layer wool mitten, knit in Sweden, built to keep your hands warm no matter the weather. Knit in a classic Nordic pattern, featuring white crosses on deep red, inspired by symbols rooted in Swedish history and craftsmanship.
The Ekshärad design is inspired by the distinctive iron crosses found in the cemetery of Ekshärad, Sweden. These tree-like symbols of Swedish heritage date back to the 1700s and 1800s and reflect the region’s long tradition of skilled metalwork. The iron crosses are a meaningful part of Ekshärad’s identity, telling a timeless story of artistry, history, and faith.
Fun fact: Öjbro Vantfabrik mittens are so good at keeping fingers warm that they're actually recommended by the Raynaud's Association!
View our entire Öjbro collection for more warm woolen wearables, like mittens and socks.
Materials:
outer material: 100% Merino wool
interlining 1: Öjbro soft-warm
interlining 2: Thinsulate
inner lining: tricot
Made by: Öjbro Vantfabrik
Made in: Sweden
Specifications:
Measure Your Hand Circumference:
Wrap a tape measure around your hand at the base of the fingers, just above the thumb. Make sure the tape measure is close to your hand—not too tight but not too loose.
Measure Your Hand Length:
Place a tape measure along the length of your hand, from the wrist to the tip of your longest finger.
| Size chart | ||||||
| Öjbro Vantfabrik's sizes | Small | Medium | Large | |||
| Glove size | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Hand circumference in inches | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Hand length in inches | 6.25 | 6.75 | 7.25 | 7.50 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
Care: For detailed care instructions, we invite you to read this care guide provided by Öjbro Vantfabrik.
Use: These mittens are designed to keep your hands very warm in the coldest temps. The 4-layer construction is so warm, Öjbro has given it their Varning Varna Vantar emblem! What does that mean exactly?
Varning Varma Vantar translates to Warning: Warm Mittens!
The triangular emblem that you'll see on these mittens emphasizes that there is something extra special about them: technically, they consist of 4 different mittens in one.
Each “mitten” has its function and the air trapped in the "mittens" and in between provides the best possible warmth without becoming unmanageable. It is the so-called "trapped" air that warms the mitten.
Thanks to 4 layers, the mitten is wind resistant, which in this case is better than windproof. Wind resistance lets the hand breathe.
The patterns are primarily aesthetic, but because they are built up with wool threads, the most content-rich patterns like this one are slightly warmer than the others.
Further Reading: Öjbro Vantfabrik is a family-run Swedish design and manufacturing company located in Ulricehamn, Västergötland, Sweden. They draw inspiration from nature and the rich cultural heritage of Swedish knitting traditions to produce colorful interpretations of Nordic patterns in cozy, woolen knitwear.
Their focus on slow fashion prioritizes goods of high quality and good design with reduced environmental impact. By partnering with small factory cooperatives in Sweden and Europe, they take a “quality over quantity” approach to producing their colorful mittens, hats, and socks.
