No, there is still no new sock pattern (yet.) Just a little bit longer and there will be.
But what there are right now, are things on sale. Things on sale for 50% of my original asking price. Things like an entire pair of ready-to-wear Spilly-knit Latvian mittens, a Bertha bag and an odd skein of Spilly-spun laceweight merino. And if you're into things like my patterns, including the uber-local Willistead mittens, they're available there, too. Perhaps these are things that you might like to acquire? We shall see.
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The Willistead mitten pattern is out!
Just in time to start your Xmas knitting, here's the Willistead pattern (Ravelry link,) ready to go! You can pick it up here on Etsy or over here on Ravelry.
Colourwork mittens inspired by a walk in Willistead park in Windsor, Ontario past the lovely old Art Nouveau ironwork gates. Every motif on these mittens is an painstakingly accurate reproducton of the motifs on that gate.
Since this mitten only requires one to use two colours of yarn on every row it is an ideal project for those new to colourwork.
Here are some other things you might like to know about Willistead:
The pattern is a clear, concise, 4-page .pdf file with large charts and images.
Size: Women’s Medium (or any hand that is 8” in circumference.)
Gauge: 10 stitches = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in Stockinette st.
Yarn: One ball of Knit Picks’ Palette (231yd / 50g) in each of the following colours: Green Tea Heather (MC) and Calypso Heather (CC,) or any other fingering yarn in these colours or colours of your choice, and a 15” piece of waste yarn of the same weight in a contrasting colour to hold the thumb stitches.
Needles: One set of five (5) double pointed needles in US 0 (2 mm) or size necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions: A stitch marker to mark beginning of round (optional,) and a sewing needle to weave in ends.
Skills Needed: Knitting in the round, stranded knitting, twisted stitches, and chart reading.
Enjoy the mittens!
Colourwork mittens inspired by a walk in Willistead park in Windsor, Ontario past the lovely old Art Nouveau ironwork gates. Every motif on these mittens is an painstakingly accurate reproducton of the motifs on that gate.Since this mitten only requires one to use two colours of yarn on every row it is an ideal project for those new to colourwork.
Here are some other things you might like to know about Willistead:
The pattern is a clear, concise, 4-page .pdf file with large charts and images.
Size: Women’s Medium (or any hand that is 8” in circumference.)
Gauge: 10 stitches = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in Stockinette st.
Yarn: One ball of Knit Picks’ Palette (231yd / 50g) in each of the following colours: Green Tea Heather (MC) and Calypso Heather (CC,) or any other fingering yarn in these colours or colours of your choice, and a 15” piece of waste yarn of the same weight in a contrasting colour to hold the thumb stitches.
Needles: One set of five (5) double pointed needles in US 0 (2 mm) or size necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions: A stitch marker to mark beginning of round (optional,) and a sewing needle to weave in ends.
Skills Needed: Knitting in the round, stranded knitting, twisted stitches, and chart reading.
Enjoy the mittens!
Thinking outside the bowl.
Here's the final chapter in what might be my Most-Documented Project EVER:
Yes, the second Willistead (Ravelry link) mitten is done! The next time you see these handsome fellows on here it'll be announcing the publication of their pattern. For those anxiously awaiting that day, it will be soon! I've just gotta get Domovina (Ravelry link) out there first. With any luck, she'll be out tonight!
Now look what jumped out of the bowl and onto the needles this morning:
Yes, it's another pair of mittens, which are looking slightly Rastafarian this early in the game. Expect this effect to be dimished somewhat as there are more colours yet to be added.
I'm off to work on Domovina. Wish me speedy charting!
Yes, the second Willistead (Ravelry link) mitten is done! The next time you see these handsome fellows on here it'll be announcing the publication of their pattern. For those anxiously awaiting that day, it will be soon! I've just gotta get Domovina (Ravelry link) out there first. With any luck, she'll be out tonight!Now look what jumped out of the bowl and onto the needles this morning:
Yes, it's another pair of mittens, which are looking slightly Rastafarian this early in the game. Expect this effect to be dimished somewhat as there are more colours yet to be added.I'm off to work on Domovina. Wish me speedy charting!
Sleepy! Ringing! New Yarn!
Work on Willistead's mate (Ravelry link) continues, albeit slowly. I cast on for him yesterday and started the cuff, but I had a show to attend, so I had to put him down for the evening. Said show was just about the loudest one I've ever seen and I did not leave unscathed. My poor ears are still ringing slightly now -- I should also mention that I was at the back of the venue. So between being sleepy and ringing, today was a particularly unproductive knitting day, as is evidenced here: 
I barely made it into the colourwork portion of the cuff. Rest assured, though, when this mitten starts going up it'll go up fast and be over before I know it. Round about that time (if not sooner) the pattern will be released and then anyone and everyone can make their very own pair of Willisteads (fingers crossed that this day is not too far off.)
Oh, and look what came in the mail today, courtesy of the effervescent Bertha:
Right to left, that's Yarntini sock yarn in Gimlet and precious, precious Sock Hop in Magic Carpet Ride. The latter might be the only yarn I have ever encountered that I honestly do not want to knit. I mean, I will, eventually, I'm sure of it. But for now I'm leaving it be. Thanks so much, Bertha!
Bertha and I recently we did a swap where I traded her one completely knit Dream Twister sock and the rest of the yarn required to knit the mate in exchange for sock yarn. You've already met my new yarn, so Here's her new sock:
This is one intense sock, and I was happy to only have to knit one of them. I think Bertha will be pleased to only have to knit one of them, too! Enjoy your sock, lady!
I barely made it into the colourwork portion of the cuff. Rest assured, though, when this mitten starts going up it'll go up fast and be over before I know it. Round about that time (if not sooner) the pattern will be released and then anyone and everyone can make their very own pair of Willisteads (fingers crossed that this day is not too far off.)Oh, and look what came in the mail today, courtesy of the effervescent Bertha:
Right to left, that's Yarntini sock yarn in Gimlet and precious, precious Sock Hop in Magic Carpet Ride. The latter might be the only yarn I have ever encountered that I honestly do not want to knit. I mean, I will, eventually, I'm sure of it. But for now I'm leaving it be. Thanks so much, Bertha!Bertha and I recently we did a swap where I traded her one completely knit Dream Twister sock and the rest of the yarn required to knit the mate in exchange for sock yarn. You've already met my new yarn, so Here's her new sock:
This is one intense sock, and I was happy to only have to knit one of them. I think Bertha will be pleased to only have to knit one of them, too! Enjoy your sock, lady!
One finished fancy mitten.
Hey, I finished the mitten! He's even been steamed and pressed so he's looking his best. Meet Willistead (Ravelry link):
This is his back:
and here's his palm:
Now I'm working on his mate, who will hopefully go up as quickly as he did.
In other news, I'm off to see Spiritualized tonight! I can hardly wait!
This is his back:
and here's his palm:
Now I'm working on his mate, who will hopefully go up as quickly as he did.
In other news, I'm off to see Spiritualized tonight! I can hardly wait!
How that mitten's grown!
Yesterday's mittens grew a bit today. With any luck it'll be finished in no time at all! It'll look even better once it's pressed.
Here's the back:
and the palm:
Now I can't decide whether I should just keep at it and see how much more mitten I can produce today, or whether I've earned myself a night off.
Here's the back:
and the palm:
Now I can't decide whether I should just keep at it and see how much more mitten I can produce today, or whether I've earned myself a night off.
Sneak peek!
Hey, it's something new! This is actually its third incarnation, and hopefully, its last. I've been carrying around this concept since a pleasant summer evening in July. I really need to get this one out of my system.
Yes, it's posed like a sock, but it's a mitten -- a very young, incipient mitten. Be gentle with it!
Here is the back (back of hand) of the cuff:
and here is the front (palm) of the same cuff:
The yarn is Knit Picks Palette in Green Tea Heather and Calypso Heather. Try as I might I just can't keep away from Palette. The new heathered shades they've released for the Fall are irrestible!
And just so you know that I haven't totally forgotten about poor Penelo (Ravelry link), I'll have you know that she had a whole gusset yesterday! The only thing was that I looked down and noticed that her pattern wasn't properly staggered. I took a deep breath and ripped her back two glorious inches. I hope to have this mitt done soon so I can get back to her next week.
Yes, it's posed like a sock, but it's a mitten -- a very young, incipient mitten. Be gentle with it!
Here is the back (back of hand) of the cuff:
and here is the front (palm) of the same cuff:
The yarn is Knit Picks Palette in Green Tea Heather and Calypso Heather. Try as I might I just can't keep away from Palette. The new heathered shades they've released for the Fall are irrestible!And just so you know that I haven't totally forgotten about poor Penelo (Ravelry link), I'll have you know that she had a whole gusset yesterday! The only thing was that I looked down and noticed that her pattern wasn't properly staggered. I took a deep breath and ripped her back two glorious inches. I hope to have this mitt done soon so I can get back to her next week.
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