Two of a Kind
Posted on | February 20, 2007 | 14 Comments
Look for part 2 of “The Design Process” soon, but in the meantime…….
We have 2 finished Anemoi mittens!
Pattern: Anemoi mittens by Eunny Jang
Yarn: Fortissima Socka 1 ball Olive and 1 ball Cream
Needles: Size 0 and 1 dpns
Started: Jan 26th
Finished: Feb 19th
Pattern Notes: I just LOVE these mittens! Unfortunately I finished them just in time for the weather to warm up a bit! It was almost 50 degrees today! I’d hate to even say this, but……I hope we have a few more chilly days so I can wear them! The pattern was pretty straight forward, but I still don’t know how Eunny managed to turn the mittens inside out with 2 dpns sticking out of the top to do the 3 needle bind off! The first time was all cursing, the second time I was smart enough to put the stitches on waste yarn. The first time was also done at 2am – not so smart.
And why did my mittens take me so long? That is thanks to the pink thing they are sitting on, and I don’t want to talk about it! Let’s just say that the pink thing used to be a brown maternity sweater…..in a way. And no, I haven’t found a magic way to turn dark brown yarn into pink either.
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February 20th, 2007 @ 8:09 pm
Lovely!! Aren’t they the best mittens. I love mine so much, I may just have to make another pair. I used 2 circs for mine, so it was a little easier pulling the mitten inside out to do the 3 needle bind-off…
February 20th, 2007 @ 8:10 pm
Congrats! They look wonderful.
February 20th, 2007 @ 9:01 pm
Ooh, they are so pretty! I just finished mine 2 nights ago, too–and I wore them anyway, even though it was warm today. We’re going to have to do a group photo soon. :)
February 20th, 2007 @ 9:11 pm
Hmmmm brown into pink, eh? Can’t wait until you can reveal the story on that one. At any rate, it looks like it’s blocking and almost done, so congrats :)
And I’m looking forward to part 2 of the design posts.
This transplanted Californian is quite liking the warm spell ;)
February 21st, 2007 @ 5:55 am
:) the battle of brown!!
the anemoi mittens look fantastic! it’s still a beautiful pattern no matter how many times i see it knit up.
February 21st, 2007 @ 6:22 am
Oh, these are gorgeous! I don’t think I’ve ssen you working on them – long time no see at the knitting group. Hope to see you and your current projects soon.
February 21st, 2007 @ 9:17 am
Beautiful mittens! Like Gleek said, it’s a lovely pattern that always looks fabulous. I like the colors you choose!
February 21st, 2007 @ 10:48 am
They are so cute! I really like the colours, and might just be convinced to make a pair yet….
February 21st, 2007 @ 12:03 pm
The mittens look great! I have the same problem with making not-so-great knitting decisions on the wee hours!
February 21st, 2007 @ 8:40 pm
I *love* them! You have inspired me to buy the pattern and I’m tempted to cast on tonight! I need a break from the Sunrise Circle Jacket and the Summer tweed. ugh.
February 21st, 2007 @ 10:23 pm
Gorgeous. May you have plenty of opportunity to wear them to keep your fingers toasty. I’m still waiting for it to get cold hear again so that I can wear mine.
February 22nd, 2007 @ 7:11 am
They are wonderful! I so admire knitters who have the patience for colourwork. I have been tempted – briefly – by the “endpaper mitts”, but not started yet :).
February 22nd, 2007 @ 8:30 am
They are beautiful Melissa, Brown to Pink hmmm – is it bulky wht?
February 22nd, 2007 @ 10:17 am
oooh, pretty mittens. I hear you on the warm spell, but it’s only February. You’ll have plenty of time to wear them, I’m afraid.