Tying Up Loose Ends
This evening I treated myself to a night out at the theatre to see “Office Hours”, an intriguing play that weaves different perspectives of the same plot together in six different scenes. It kept me thinking, and laughing while I was knitting for two hours. I used this time to finish the mittens that I started at New Moon. These are mittens knit on a deadline (something that I prefer to avoid). They will be auctioned off for an environmental charity next week.
Pattern: Fox and Geese {Ravelink}
Size: Adult small
Yarn: 100% Wool from Topsy Farm Amherst Island (bought at the Farmer’s market on Queen’s Campus) They also sell online.
These mittens have a nice long cuff that fits snugly to the wrist to keep hands warm, and keep the snow away. I tried them on to take these pictures, and could feel that they will be very warm. The pattern is knit carrying two colours so there are always short floats on the inside of the mitten. This extra layer is what causes the mitten to be so warm.
The yarn feels very natural, as if there is still lanolin in it. It will be a great to soothe chapped hands.
I literally was tying up loose ends and weaving them in to complete these mittens. Next I will tie up loose ends to catch you up with some of my knitting that has traveled to far corners of the world recently. It seems that most of my family members and friends here own something that I have knit for them. I’m now starting to spread the love further afield. When you receive a knitted gift you must realize that you are getting more than a garment, it is a gift of time and attention, thoughtfulness, and warmth.
I made this Baby Surprise Jacket {Ravelink} for a friend in Germany who just had her first baby. She’s a knitter herself, but I don’t know if she’s ever tried this pattern. It sure is a fun one to knit up. I recommend it to brave knitters everywhere!
I made a Totoro bonnet {Ravelink} for a friend in Japan who has just had her second baby. The ears don’t show up so well in the picture, but they are there. A very nice pattern for a baby hat, with or without the ears and face.
Isn't she the cutest?
A pair of mittens made their way to Amman Jordan for a friend I stayed with on a recent vacation. She tells me that she will have use for them, as Jordan gets a little snow most winters. I think I’d need a photo to prove it, Amman will always be over 30 C in my imagination!
The mittens were made from patterns found in Folk Knitting in Estonia by Nancy Bush, using wool from Topsy Farms. I love that colour red.
There are more projects currently in the mail (but their future recipients may read this blog, so I will not discuss that further). I look forward to hearing of their safe arrival. Getting packages in the mail is such a novelty these days.
Have a happy Thanksgiving to those in the USA, and a happy Eid for all who are celebrating.
Tags: art every day, baby, baby surprise jacket, charity knitting, FO, hat, knitting, mittens, zimmerman
