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The Anemoi Mittens? They are done.
Pattern: Anemoi Mittens by Eunny Jang
Yarn: Louet Gems Pearl in French Blue and Cream
Needles: Size 2 circulars
Started: November 24, 2007
Finished: December 3, 2007
I had a blast knitting these knitting these mittens. I love stranded color work and mittens make a really quick instant gratification project.
The pattern was very well written and easy to follow. I was particularly impressed by how well the charts were presented. They were clear and just the right size to follow with the naked eye. All in all, it was well worth however much I spent.
And the yarn? The yarn was a joy to work with. It’s 100% Merino and silky smooth to the touch. Though I’ll probably recommend handwashing the mittens, I love that it’s a superwash yarn. I think it’s good insurance against having them mistakenly thrown into the washing machine.
Gratuitous shot of the inside.
The Fair Isle bug has hit hard. I plan on doing more as I just received the book Selbuvotter. Only this time around I’ll be tackling the more challenging shape of gloves. I’ve already started a pair for Shelly’s daughter. More on that tomorrow. ;-)
Dee on 04 Dec 2007 at 12:14 pm #
Ooooooooo…they look deliciously warm and comfy! Good job!
Jeanne on 04 Dec 2007 at 12:38 pm #
Beautiful! Ya know…they would get much more use someplace that gets really cold….like MN perhaps?
Hattie on 04 Dec 2007 at 12:42 pm #
I soooo want to make some mittens, and that selbuvotter book OMG. I’m gonna start with endpaper mitts I think…
Susan Pandorf on 04 Dec 2007 at 12:46 pm #
Those mittens are too nice for kittens. They’ll just have to knit their own.
(which is a problem without opposing thumbs…)
Blessings!
lobstah on 04 Dec 2007 at 1:20 pm #
Beautiful mittens! I’m enamored of that lovely blue you used!
Carol on 04 Dec 2007 at 2:11 pm #
They are gorgeous! You do great color work!
Lisa on 04 Dec 2007 at 2:58 pm #
You just had to show those pictures didn’t you. (I don’t hear you colorwork….I don’t hear youuuuuu.)
Jeanne (the other one) on 04 Dec 2007 at 3:15 pm #
Beautiful! Just gorgeous! Maybe you should make a pair for all your readers… :-)
Cookie on 04 Dec 2007 at 3:24 pm #
Gorgeous!
Jane on 04 Dec 2007 at 4:21 pm #
Beautiful! Goodie! A new obsession?
debbie on 04 Dec 2007 at 5:00 pm #
beautiful mittens! i love the color combination you used, kinda gives it an old country look….
Dave on 04 Dec 2007 at 5:20 pm #
Gorgeous mitts. Every time I see this pattern knit up, I fall in love with it all over again. Must. Make. Anemois.
Barb on 04 Dec 2007 at 5:50 pm #
Very nice work. They look beautiful!
Bethany on 04 Dec 2007 at 7:51 pm #
Wow! Those are beautiful. That makes me want to live in a cold climate again. Like, Alaska or somewhere I’d get to wear them for most of the year.
Just kidding. But they are lovely.
fleegle on 05 Dec 2007 at 12:26 am #
Fantastic! And she will think of you every time she wears them. How lovely!
chris on 05 Dec 2007 at 1:27 am #
They are just gorgeous! What beautiful colorwork you do. I’m with Jeanne (the other one), make a pair for all of us! LOL.
Dipsy D. on 05 Dec 2007 at 1:53 am #
Wow! These mittens turned out stunningly beautiful! I totally love your color choice and am impressed by how neatly your colorwork looks on the inside - if I think about my attempts thus far, I bow my head in shame! Fantastic job as usual!!!
limedragon :-: Harriet on 05 Dec 2007 at 2:48 am #
Gorgeous. You did a fantastic job, and love that shot of the stranding, too. : )
Shelly on 05 Dec 2007 at 2:57 am #
Oh they turned out great! See I told you it was addictive to do fair isle! Can’t wait to see pictures for the next pair….(wanders off wondering how long till Opal moves to the snowbelt with me LOL)
Robbyn on 05 Dec 2007 at 4:52 am #
Oh man - those are just beautiful! I’m looking forward to seeing these gloves you speak of. I haven’t even got the nerve to do *plain* gloves, let alone stranded gloves. I hope your friend is thrilled with them :)
loribird on 05 Dec 2007 at 5:05 am #
Opal, they’re perfect! What a fantastic gift!
textillian on 05 Dec 2007 at 8:40 am #
The mittens look great! Your friend is going to love them.
nova on 05 Dec 2007 at 9:37 am #
They look great, Opal! What a nice gift! After I made mine I couldn’t imagine gving them away!
Roseann on 05 Dec 2007 at 10:33 am #
Your mittens are gorgeous inside and out. I have been thinking about Selbuvotter, and the Knit Picks dpns and some Palette in coordination colors. I look forward to see what you have started from Selbuvotter, after I see what you are knitting, I will likely buy it.
Peggy on 05 Dec 2007 at 10:35 am #
I love the mittens. Gotta get on the mitten wagon. The knitting in the prior post is lovely. Cool, a sweater that fits!!!!!
tiennie on 05 Dec 2007 at 3:47 pm #
Beautiful!!!
JennyRaye on 11 Dec 2007 at 12:22 pm #
Wow, Opal, the mittens are gorgeous!
Carrie K on 11 Dec 2007 at 3:01 pm #
Beautiful!