Kathryn Ivy

November 10, 2007 - Posted by Alice Schnebly

Smitten

I know I didn’t mention it to you guys, but Grace certainly heard me say plenty of times last week that I “just wasn’t in the mood to knit.” None of the projects I had sitting around compelled me to pick up those needles and get to work. Plus, the entrelac scarf disaster really had me soured a bit. I enjoyed knitting the buddy bag, but normally I would finish something like that up in only a couple of days but instead it took me almost a week to complete. Honestly I was dire need of something to rekindle my love for knitting…

Luckily, two days ago while I was catching up on some of my blog reading I came across this postStart of second herringbone mitten. on Elli’s blog, announcing she had a new free pattern for everyone! It was definitely love at first site, and I knew I had to cast on immediately.

This pattern is honestly perfect for me. Quick to knit (ideal for my short attention span), worked in worsted weight yarn (which I have a ton in my stash), and an easy to knit color work pattern that I can even concentrate on with a toddler running around (Camdyn friendly). I really couldn’t ask for more! I cast on Thursday night, and yesterday I had myself one seriously beautiful mitten.

I’m working the Medium size in Cascade 220 Wool in #7083, a pretty fuchsia, and #7822, a deep chocolate brown. I can already picture tons of different color combos I’d love to knit these out of. I chose to go kind of crazy and fun for my first pair, but I also think something totally classic like brown and camel would totally rock. You know it’s a sign of a really good pattern when you’re already thinking of knitting it a second, third, and fourth time. :)

Love the herringbone design on this mitten! It would look great in so many different colors.


 

Comments

  • November 12, 2007, 2:14 pm - Elli (www.elliphantom.com)

    yay! glad you're having fun with the pattern :)

  • November 12, 2007, 1:35 pm - Stella (coldbrightday.blogspot.com)

    I'm totally smitten with that pattern too, and I love the colors you chose. I'm not a huge pink fan in general, but when it's together with brown it's a whole nother story. Nice work!

  • November 12, 2007, 11:31 am - Susan G. (http://pickupandknit.blogspot.com/)

    Wow! Those are really cute! I've never made mittens before, and I haven't done any stranded knitting either. Do you think this pattern is too ambitious for a first-timer?

  • November 12, 2007, 7:02 am - Zonda (http://zknitter.blogspot.com)

    Very nice mitten! Lovely color combo!

  • November 11, 2007, 7:51 pm - Julia (http://moontea.typepad.com)

    Those are awesome!! Love the colors sooo much. =) They'd look great with any winter coat, and would really brighten it up.

  • November 11, 2007, 4:15 pm - Octopus Knits (http://octopusknitting.blogspot.com/)

    Your mitten is lovely! I've been thinking of knitting these, too : )

  • November 11, 2007, 8:50 am - Steph (s-knitting.blogspot.com)

    I love the pattern and the combination of those two colours!

  • November 11, 2007, 7:50 am - Ginger aka Beethoven (http://twoguineapigs.blogspot.com)

    We don't normally like pink and brown but we sure like this one you've got! We hope there's a guinea pig mitten version so Mum can knit something this nice for us too!

  • November 11, 2007, 7:39 am - Lolly (http://lollygirl.com/blog)

    I love this mitten! gorgeous colors and design. I really must knit on some mittens soon - more for necessity than for show - it is getting COLD out there! Lovely work :)

  • November 11, 2007, 7:12 am - Nicole (http://www.coco-knits.blogspot.com)

    Yes, isn't this a great pattern? And I totally LOVE your colour combo. Glad to hear you're out of the funk. It's no fun being there, I know!

  • November 10, 2007, 9:26 pm - Jen Da Purse Ho (http://www.purse-ho.com)

    that mitten is CUUUUUUTE!!


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