Recently, I wrote about how much I love Brookly Tweed’s beautiful, intricate Druid Mitten pattern, but that I didn’t want to buy Vogue knitting magazine just for that one pattern.
Well guess what? Michele incredibly kindly offered to send me her copy, all the way from Oregon! I was extremely touched by this offer, which I accepted, and the magazine arrived this morning. Thanks, Michele!
The mittens are knit in Jamieson’s Spindrift, a fingering weight yarn, some of which I just happen to have in my stash. I’m picturing myself riding on my bike, wearing a cape and these elegant pink mittens, and I can’t wait to make that vision a reality!
Next week is half term, and we’re going away for a few days. There’s a flight involved, and I’ve already starting planning what knitting to take with me for the trip. So far I’ve got the second of my lacy cable stockings to complete, some yoga socks I want to make for Socktober, and now these beauties to add to my list!
how wonderful! sounds like you got your mojo back and running
the mittens look great too…
I actually bought the magazine just for the mittens. The picture of you on the bike with the cape with the mittens makes me think you’re much more coordinated than I am. I’m sure I would have a fall involving the bike and the cape.
You’re welcome! Do you plan to knit a cape, too?
I love my bike, but yours is so much more elegant looking.
I love Spindrift. I’m knitting a Fair Isle hat with it right this second. I’ll be following your mitten progress as an impromptu Spindrift KAL! š
Have fun on your trip and I hope you’ll blog photos.
I can totally see you on your bike with your cape and mittens. And I imagine your lovely fair isle beret. Perfect!
Knitting strangers are the best!
See I knew you were gracious and elegant :o)
oh yeah. People are generous. Nice huh? have a LOVELY holiday. Will look forward to the inevitable photo essay on the trip!
Some people are just really kind. You are very lucky as the mitts are lovely. I love that rasberry colour I look forward to seeing yours made up. Enjoy half term.
But knitters aren’t exactly strangers, are they?
They are great mittens, and Shetland Spindrift is an awesome yarn. Should be a wonderful combination.
Bet they will look lovely in that color, although it doesn’t look pink on my computer, it’s more a wine color? Have a fun trip and enjoy the knitting time
Oh these will go perfectly with your Pashley!
I’m just about to start these mittens (literally!) in a kind of burnt umber from knitpicks… they do look just right for autumn!
How thoughtful of her.
I really love Brooklyn Tweed’s designs. They are always so nicely detailed.
Have fun on your trip!
I am looking for some idea and stumble upon your posting
decide to wish you Thanks. Eugene
Ooooooo… can’t wait to see your vision manifested (I’m so curious about the cape! I’m going to make myself a wooven wool one once I debloat). I have a bike just like yours. Except the basket busted a while back. I call her “L’il Prozac” because I always get happy once I’m on her. I tagged you for a meme over at my blog so you know š
That’s your all good karma coming back around! š
would you be able to email me this pattern? i am doing a hand dye yarn swap and it neds a pattern. i would love to use this pattern. Only problem is I need it ASAP.
Thanks so much