Mittens are the new socks June 4, 2008
Mark my words, mittens are going to be huge soon. As a knitting project, they have all of the versatility and satisfying features as socks. Colorwork, textures, a variety of increase and decrease methods, thumb shaping (analogous to heel of toe shaping)…. And you can use them to try to make a dent in your sock yarn stash.
Patterns I have been eyeing (Most links are Ravelry links - sorry. The waiting list is only 2 days long - hurry up and join):
- Anything from the Selbuvotter book ($24.95)
For example, NHM #9:
Or NHM #10:
Order this directly from the author like I did. It arrives quickly!
-Okka By from Randi K. Design ($7)
Her chart for a tiny little knitting village in Norway captures an amazing amount of detail. I am also impressed with the little crab that pops up on the other side…
All of her designs are amazing, so be sure to check out her etsy shop.
- Baske by Nicole Hindes ($6)
Simple enough for a beginner, but truly gorgeous! I love the yellow color that she chose.
- Hello Yarn’s amazing fiddlehead mittens. ($5.95)
I saved this for last cause I have big plans for this one. Adrian makes kits of hand-dyed yarn to go with the knitting pattern. As far as I can tell, it would be impossible for me to ever score one of those rare gems. I love her suggestion of using something for the outside that is durable and has a little mohair in it… So I am challenging myself to dye and spin all of the yarn that I will need for this project. Truly ambitious, I know, but I give myself until this winter to get it done. Wish me luck!
Those yellow fleur-de-lis mittens are delightful! I’ll have to get that pattern for the winter!
I have the Sebu book (ordered from the author too) and want to make them all! I’m thinking they’ll be my summer project when socks get old. Which they are. Fast.
that is SUCH a GREAT IDEA! I’m trying to decide what to do with 3.8oz/108g of dk/sportwt. handspun. :o) can’t wait to see the wool/roving you decide to use for this project!!! :o) ek.
Hi Karrie - just wanted to say thanks very much for stopping by my blog and for giving me the heads up on Spoonflower - much appreciated!
Also, these mittens are too cool - I particularly like the Norwegian village design.
I was just in Sweden and bought a book of patterns of mittens, hats, socks. I was mostly interested in the mittens which is a real change for me. All of these look so great! Thanks for sharing the links!!!