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There was a hint of fall in the air this morning on my daily walk. I look forward to the days when the weather turns cool and crisp and I can slip on my new tweedy mitered mittens. I loved this quick and satisfying project and am already planning my next pair.
Mitered Mittens
From Knitter’s Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed in Ash (2 balls)
Needles: 4 mm dpns
While a pair of EZ’s mitered mittens block, I thought I’d share some new yarn.
I had the urge to knit with some Rowan Big Wool, thus the resulting stack of fat plied yarn in a deep smoky colour.
And this bundle of yarn my parents bought for me on their trip to Buenos Aries this summer. A second bundle and some beautiful shawl pins were also purchased (all from this store) – enough yarn to create both a knit and woven shawl. I can’t wait to experiment with the different textures.
Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann
From The Opinionated Knitter
Yarn: Sublime Yarns Cashmere Merino Silk Aran color 0107
Needles: 4.5 mm
Mods: two buttonholes only at top (cast off before last garter stitch ridges in patt), tied with 1” double faced satin ribbon in Almond Blossom from M & J Trimming
Hills of garter stitch goodness turned (folded, actually) into a sweet little baby jacket tied with a satin ribbon. In my excitement to finish this project I neglected to take photos before sewing the two shoulder seams. I enjoy photos of the odd shaped piece of knitting almost as much as the completed jacket.
I’m not sure where my needles will take me next. I think tonight I’ll curl up with my well-worn copy of EZ’s Knitter’s Almanac – it never fails to inspire.
Thank you for the lovely comments on Bridie.
Since finishing the cardigan I’ve been working on a Baby Surprise Jacket. It’s my second BSJ (first one here), a project that is familiar and yet still incredibly intriguing to knit. I love the shaping that creates rolling hills of garter stitch on my bamboo needles, jewel-toned stitches eagerly waiting to be folded into a neat baby garment.