Tuesday, October 27, 2009

A Lonely, Partial Mitten


Since it's the week of Halloween, I figure it's a fitting time to post some UFOs. I'm not usually the type to have UFOs lying around. Typically when I start a project I get so focused that things like house cleaning, hygiene, and nutrition get pushed aside until my project is completed. But, with holiday orders pouring in (already!?), I have had little time for anything besides slipper making. The next couple days I will share some projects that I started before I 're-opened' my Etsy shop last month.

The first is a mitten from the book 'Selbuvotter, Biography of a Knitting Tradition'. I'm not usually big on reading, but when this book arrived on a Friday afternoon, the evening was made! I sat with a large mug of hot Chai tea and learned all about the history of Selbu knitting. It was that same evening that I started this mitten.




As you can see, I did not go with the traditional black on white, but instead went with a slightly different color palette. You see, I made the mistake of ordering a Knit Picks Palette Yarn Color Card a while back. One of the many things I love about knitting is being able to come up with new amazing color combinations. With color cards in hand, I feel pretty unstoppable. These are all fingering weight Palette Yarns from Knit Picks that I plan to create from in the near future:



In other news, my French Press Felted Slipper pattern is now one of the top ten Ravelry "New and Popular" patterns- yay! If you are on Ravelry, you can see it here. You will have to click on 'more' because it is lowly number 10 (but making a steady climb!).

9 comments:

  1. Gorgeous mitten! I want to put it on and have a snowball fight. I'm also loving the palette yarns; those are both fantastic combos.

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  2. They are all Palette Heathers- so many good colors!

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  3. ohhh i love palette too! i have a few balls myself that need to be put to good use - hopefully soon!

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  4. hurrah for you! i've got the pattern on my queue and someday will order up that pattern and give it a try. might be easier to just get you to make them properly though...after the christmas rush of course!

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  5. Haha...I guess I failed to mention that this was all done in one evening and I haven't picked it up since...in other words, who knows if I will ever finish!

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  6. Those mittens are to die for! You definitely have to finish them as a late x-mas present to yourself :)

    Also, putting colors together is one of my favorite things to do ever. I really need to work on being more adventurous, though... Anyway, both of your palettes of Palette (had to do it!) are lovely. I love the celery/mint green and that super deep goldenrod. Oh, how I miss yarn..

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  7. I just downloaded the slipper pattern off Ravelry and cannot wait to start making them! They are so cute! THANKS

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  8. I just ordered and downloaded your pattern. It looks pretty straight forward for even a beginner knitter like me. (a little knowledge about garment construction makes this easier...) I can't wait to try it. I have wider feet and will probably have to "adapt" your pattern a little. Wish me luck, I am eager to knit these up, felt them and get to wearing them. Thanks for the pattern!

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  9. Your slippers are the sweetest things and now at #2! #1 here you come! Your blog is beautiful such a lovely eye you have.

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