The comfy mittens are finally done!
It has been a process, and I am very glad I took the time before I published the pattern. I can not say enough good things about my test knitters. Though I had the mitten basically there from the start, their comments and encouragement were essential, and responsible for a big revision near the end. It seems few are as fond of the kitchener stitch as I, who knew?
They are up on ravelry. Enjoy.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/comfy-mittens-with-gusset-thumb-2
Running Hearts
I was going to call this scarf “Scandahoovian Christmas”, but opted to be a bit more conservative in the name department. Why “Scandahoovian Christmas”? I grew up with the heart motif used in Christmas decorations. It is used in multiple colors, usually with white. When the idea for this scarf hit, it seemed reasonable to associate this scarf with Christmas.
Now, I know I live in the U.S.A. Here, the heart is a big time Valentine’s Day motif. It makes me glad that this will be multi-purpose, but in MY heart, this scarf is for Christmas.
As soon as the pattern wades through the Ravelry approval process, this pattern will be available for purchase there.
