The gloves are finished, but at the rate I’m knitting there’s no way I’ll get my Christmas knitting done in time. I’m trying to be okay with that, since none of the recipients are expecting a present from me anyway.
Pattern: Anemor #15(Ravelry link) from Selbuvotter
Yarn: Knitpicks Palette in Black and Petal
Needles: Size 2US/2.75mm (circulars and double points)
Started: December 3, 2007
Finished: December 11, 2007
Despite the fact that one pinky is longer then the other, I think these turned out fairly well for my first pair of gloves. I could fix the pinky issue, but I’m rather reluctant about taking a scissors to something I worked so hard on. So I’m holding off on the pinky fix for now.
I don’t think I’d recommend Selbuvotter to a novice Fair Isle knitter. I found that the number of stitches in the chart for the fingers didn’t match with the number of stitches given in the written directions. So there was a liberal amount of fudging involved.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining! I found the challenge to be a great deal of fun. I think that Terri Shea is planning on correcting these discrepancies in her next printing. Who knows, maybe it’s my inability to properly read directions that’s at fault here. :)
Despite my “whining”, I’m still completely and utterly in love with this book. I have numerous patterns marked for my to do list and I’ve already started my second pair of gloves.
Despite my disappointment with how the pictures came out (it’s a grey day here), I want to share another gratuitous shot of the back of the hand.
In other news, can you believe my veterinarian sent me some flowers in sympathy for Onyx’s passing? They’re just beautiful and I was so touched. Touched and amazed at their kindness. Aren’t they lovely?
December 12th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Wow! Those gloves are eyepopping! And the flowers are lovely, too, sniffle.
December 12th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Ok then….I guess I won’t be following you into Selbuvotter-land once I get my mittens done. The flowers are really lovely. I’ve gotten cards in the past, but never anything like that. I fully expect that the U of MN will open a Bugsy wing after he passes.
December 12th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Oooh pretty gloves! I need to knit some seriously. I had on those cheapie ones the other morn and my hands were FREEZING.
Pretty flowers, and a very thoughtful gesture on their part!
December 12th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
What a kind and thoughtful veterinarian you have! Your gloves are amazing!!! I love how the patterning and the colors work so well together. I did not see the pinky issue, but appreciate the warning that the stitch count and the graphs might not line up.
Thank you for your comment on my newly started scarf. I find when I block my scarves that I stretch them lengthwise first and they then become narrower as I block them.
December 12th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Wow, what a great vet. It would be nice if everyone could be so thoughtful
I love the gloves! I think with some strategic blocking, you could even out the pinky issue a bit - but where are you going to wear these gorgeous things? Are you coming to visit Maine soon?
December 12th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Wow! The gloves are beautiful.
That was a very nice gesture on the part of your vet. The flowers are very pretty.
December 12th, 2007 at 3:55 pm
The gloves are lovely. I have shied away from gloves, they seem rather tedious. You are a brave woman.
Kudos to the vet.
December 12th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
Those are beautiful gloves! And the flowers are too.
My vet never sends flowers, but one year they had a Christmas tree and hung an ornament in memory of each pet that had passed during that year. That was the year I lost my Dakota, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever who died from complications of canine diabetes.
December 12th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Beautiful gloves. I love the pink and black together.
December 12th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
The gloves are pretty — I would just ignore the finger sizes — I bet once they’re on your hands, you’ll be the only one who will know. Your vet is wonderful — that is so kind of them!
December 12th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
those gloves are just too awesome! and it seems you’ve got yourself one very caring vet!
December 12th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
They are so gorgeous… I love them! You chose great colors. Do you think the pinky could be altered by some blocking? Probably not huh!
Those flowers were so nice - what a great vet.
Big hugs!
December 12th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Those are beautiful! Well done! What a caring vet you have.
December 12th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Wow, you must have a great vet. And those gloves are amazing!
December 12th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
I’m sorry I missed your post on Onyx’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy. Three months ago [today] I lost my little black dog… Time heals but I’ll never forget her. Onyx, too, will live on in your heart. x
December 12th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
They’re wonderful! I love the colour combination. I’m scared to knit gloves. LOL!
Did you get the errata?
http://www.selbuvotter.com/errata.htm
December 12th, 2007 at 11:46 pm
What a very, very kind and warm hearted vet you have! It’s ever so important to have someone as caring being there when a beloved pet has to pass over the Rainbow Bridge, isn’t it? I felt the same with our vet, she was so very caring and sympathetic and even cried rivers together with us - it’s a blessing having such people around us!
Your gloves are stunningly beautiful - my gosh, I’d so love to be able to do that kind of Fair Isle/colorwork, but I’m afraid this is just not my thing - I neither have the patience nor the skills for it. ;( So I’m just marvelling at others’ beautiful work - and yours is exceptionally well done!
December 13th, 2007 at 2:45 am
The gloves turned out wonderfully! I love your choice of colors, too. : )
What a nice vet, too!
December 13th, 2007 at 3:04 am
The gloves are just gorgeous!!!! And what a lovely gesture from the vets - that is so nice!
December 13th, 2007 at 4:30 am
Beautiful gloves.
I am so very sorry about Onyx. I’m so behind on my blog reading (and blogging myself) that I just hadn’t read it. It was very sweet of your vet to send flowers.
Take care of yourself!
December 13th, 2007 at 5:52 am
Those were awesome, and I rally like your choice of colour.
And what a wonderful wet, those flowers looks warm.
December 13th, 2007 at 6:12 am
WooHooo those look great! I am so impressed with them! I just finished mine today - so will hopefully blog later today.
So wonderful from the Vet- I love the floral arrangement!
Can’t wait to see what else you are knitting from that book!
December 13th, 2007 at 7:09 am
Gorgeous gloves! You should be very proud.
The flowers a lovely. What a thoughtful thing for your vet to do.
December 13th, 2007 at 7:27 am
Very thoughtful of the vet.
The gloves look great. When I used to knit Christmas gift for my family, they all became familiar with IOUs. All of the yarn would go in a box in whatever state it was in and they would be told what it would eventually look like. (They also knew that just because the sweater was done didn’t mean that they were going to get it right away if the county or state fair was coming up.)
December 13th, 2007 at 8:53 am
I really love the pink and black combination. You did a great job.
There is a bit of fudging when making them, especially for sizing.
I was sorry to hear about Onyx and offer my sympathies. You obviously have a very considerate and thoughtful vet.
December 13th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
I think those gloves are adorable! I am not much into stranded knit ANYTHING but I love to see the results. I have a now out of print book called The Mitten Book that has lots of great mitten patterns using stranded knitting. I’ve even made a few of them (lol).
The flowers from the vet are so sweet. How kind of them! My vet sends sympathy cards, but the flowers…so considerate.
From the land of snow and ice….
December 13th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
The gloves are gorgeous - love the color combo. Congrats on finishing them (and I don’t see any difference in the pinkies). Very nice flowers - what a nice vet!
December 13th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Those gloves are super! I think the pictures came out well in spite of the weather. You have a really thoughtful vet.
December 13th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
OMG, those are truly truly gorgeous! Lucky recipient.
December 13th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
The gloves are lovely! You did a great job! I have never made a pair of gloves. All those fingers sort of intimidate me!
The flowers are beautiful. What a kind and thoughtful gesture!
December 14th, 2007 at 4:28 am
Great gloves! I know you’re proud!
And that was a lovely lovely thing for your vet to do!
(((hugs)))
December 14th, 2007 at 4:37 am
Oh my! The gloves are just amazing - what a great pattern and design. And these are your first gloves, you say? That’s pretty impressive kiddo - and teriffic colors too :) I know you worry about what you see as the imperfections, but honest, you’re the only one who sees it. To everone else they are gorgeous and perfect :)
December 14th, 2007 at 5:22 am
I love the gloves!!!!! Christmas knitting? I haven’t done any serious knitting for two days now!!!! Kinda burnt out I think and with the son’s oral surgery. I have the main gifts compelted, like you anything else I give will be unexpected anyways. I’m going to start some gloves after the holidays, or mittens, I just love yours!!!!
December 14th, 2007 at 9:06 am
Fabulous gloves, O! That is one nice vet! good luck with the Christmas knitting.
December 14th, 2007 at 11:26 am
Oh, wow, Opal! Those gloves are so amazing, that I wouldn’t care one little bit about running behind. In any event, worrying about it is non-productive.
Re: the bouquet, what a wonderfully thoughtful way to honor your baby girl. :o)
December 16th, 2007 at 6:17 am
Your gloves look terrific, and after blocking they’ll be perfect. The pinky will even itself out over time.
I didn’t include full stitch counts on most fingers, because there is always fudge factor, and because that fudging happens on the palm side, once you’ve got the needles in place. As long as you center the chart on the back of the hand, the other stitches all get used in the palm patterns, so it doesn’t really matter if they are one or two stitches off. The old mittens were *all* off. :)
For those hesitant to try it out, start with mittens. Then single color gloves. I love knitting gloves and I love setting in the fingers. It’s a kind of magic, like turning a heel.
Thanks for the plug!
terri