FO: Kingyo Mittens
Pattern: Kissing Koi Mittens {Ravelink}
Yarn: Sisu (100% wool, fingering weight)
Size: Small
I am getting ready to mail these mittens to my friend in Japan, but wanted to do a photo shoot before I let them go. There are few people that I know who have hands that are dainty enough to wear these mittens without them looking comical. One of these people (CK) agreed to be a mitten model.
Today was cold and rainy and dark….which led to interesting outdoor lighting, avoidance of puddles, and finally a retreat to the warmth indoors.
CK and I had fun, and were quite silly….inventing poses that show off the intricate design and special details of the pattern.
The cuffs are double thickness, and the palm has a simple repeated pattern that is quite striking in such contrasting colours.
Stranded knitting like this leads to a very dense and thick fabric, so these mittens will be not only be a stylish conversation starter, but a very functional garment for winter.
When we moved inside, we met M who decided that she wanted to be a mitten model too! Watch out….mitten models can be vicious!
no models were harmed in the taking of this picture
Canada’s next top model??? I think she has done this modeling thing before…
Thanks to CK and M for their assistance, and their fun this afternoon.
I will encourage my friend in Japan to take photos as well when the mail arrives. This may not be the last you see of these mittens!
I’m debating making a pair for myself. They are such a fun pattern to knit, and such a stunning piece of wearable art.
Tags: art every day, FO, kissing koi, knitting, mittens
