I can't seem to get away from mittens!
I am working on a pair of Mitered Mittens. This is an Elizabeth Zimmermann pattern found in both Knitter's Almanac and Knitting Around. The mitten is knit straight using pairs of decreases and increases to give the shaping. It is a very interesting technique and very simple to knit. The thumb will be added later by snipping a stitch and unraveling some stitches to pick up and knit with. Take a deep breath......and cut my knitting!!
I am working on another pair of Selbuvotter as well. This one is supposed to fit about 7-9 year olds. It is too big for my 5yo and a little snug for my 10 yo so I think I have the gauge correct so far.
I did pull out an old project yesterday. It is a cabled sweater that I started just over a year ago. It is getting really cold here in Iowa and I need sweaters!! I am hoping that I can get more knitting done in the next few weeks though that is unlikely I suppose with Christmas coming.Labels: Arnhild's Knitting Studio, children's, Elizabeth Zimmermann, EZ, fair isle, knitting, mittens, Norwegian, Rauma
posted by Denise | 9:59 PM
3 Comments:
I like that mitered mitten. I have all EZ's books so I may have to try a pair after the holidays. And, yeah, that cutting your knitting part is definitely scary. I'll wait and see how you do with it! LOL
Both mittens look great. I tried knitting EZ's mittens once and had trouble with the thumbs. But I was a new knitter at the time. I ought to try them again.
I'm so exited to see the work you're doing on Norwegian knitting--the mittens are beautiful! My daughter-in-law has Norwegian bloodlines and I'd love to figure how to make her a pair. I've done mittens, but no colorwork!) I know you felt honored to be asked to do some and get paid!--it's a real honor for you, I'm sure. Congratulations!!
From:
Trudy (I'm Ellen on the Zimmermannia yahoo group, but I haven't been able to get anything done but read the tips you all have yet!!)
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