Joining up today with Ginny for another fun yarn along!
I had every intention of beginning my honey cowl this week, but I got distracted. By a new pair of mittens for three-year-old Hans. (A fun distraction I might add!)
This mitten pattern was posted on Tonya's blog a couple of months ago. I thought it was quite sweet and knew then that mitten-knitting would be in my future. These are made with fisherman's wool which I think is a tad scratchy for a scarf or sweater, but just right for mittens!
The pattern calls for a rib-stitched cuff, but for some reason I began in the seed stitch and just kept on going! It wasn't until I cast on for the second mitten that I realized it. But I kind of like it and I am certain that young Hans won't care a bit!
I picked this up at our weekly trip to the library. I feel like I have read it, or at least skimmed it before, but it caught my eye again. A few simple yet creative ideas to take us through the rest of winter would be most welcome!
Happy Knitting and Reading to You!
I am re-reading the same book. Little mittens are a great distraction.
Posted by: Heather | Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 12:08 PM
such a darling mitten, i like the seed stitch border!
Posted by: lori | Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 03:20 AM
I have had my eye on the honey cowl, can't wait to see it when you cast on. Mittens are always good this time of year and I would like to know your take on the book, sound great!
Posted by: Amy | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 06:28 PM
What a good looking mitten! Good job!
Posted by: Erin @ Wild Whispers | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 06:00 PM
I'd say a happy mistake. I really like the look of the seed stitch. Mittens are a forgiveable distraction!
Posted by: Cheryl | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 05:15 PM
I really like the seed stitch cuff! I wouldn't have known it wasn't originally part of the pattern ;) The mittens are so cute!
Posted by: Nat | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Oh mittens! Very fun. I like the look of seed stitch better than ribbing for sure. Hope they stay on. And the book looks interesting!
Posted by: Ellen | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM
I have conquered the hat and mittens are next on my list...I actually saw that pattern you are speaking of on Tonya's blog so I am glad you reminded me of it....you did a great job! I love seed stitch and have knitted several scarves in it!
Posted by: Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the Adventures we call Life | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 09:59 AM
That book looks great (I am going to look for it) and the mittens are so cute. I haven't tried to knit mittens yet, but I am thinking they are eventually in my future. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Angela | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Mitten knitting is perfect for this time of year, and a wonderful reason to be distracted. :)
Posted by: Erin @ Mama in Progress | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Your book looks fabulous! We can def use that :)
Posted by: Kate | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 07:50 AM
The books sounds great, will have to keep an eye out for it!
Posted by: Shara | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 07:47 AM
That is a sweet distraction! I love the mitten and think the bind off looks great.
I really must look for a copy of your book here, I think I could use it! :)
Posted by: Tracey | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 07:21 AM