I knit these beautiful mittens for my sister Lilia for Christmas this year. I've had this pattern for years and am so glad that I finally got around to knitting it. The results speak for themselves. These mitts are so sweet and Lilia loves them!
Ravelry project page here.
I made a few very minor mods to this pattern, first off I didn't sew down the lining as the pattern suggests. I opted to knit my lining in a bright turquoise shade and really liked the way it was rolling in on itself and added a pop of fun colour to the mitt, so I just let it do it's thing. I also opted to use 3 contrasting colours: Midnight, Grape and Plum on a background of Sand. The flower motif on the back of the mitt made it really easy to decide where to switch colours.
Happy New Year to everyone! 2013 is shaping up to be a big year for my family. I cannot wait.
Gorgeous! Love this pattern, I've knit it twice.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2013 to you! This year is definitely shaping up to be a momentous year for your clan. Just keep breathing, and enjoy each moment.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous mitts! Happy new year to you & your growing family.
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty! And you're right, the pop of turquoise is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour combo of these mitts, they are perfection! What an awesome gift.
ReplyDeleteI am actually salivating over these. The yarn looks smooshy, the colors are positively decadent, and the pop of turquoise has me enchanted. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat turquoise just sets these mitts off perfectly! And I love the shades you've used for the colorwork too!
ReplyDeleteI also have yet to make that pattern though I've had it for years. Happy 2013!!!
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