Designer Stephen West of West Knits
Yarn; Brooklyn Tweed Loft in fossil, woodsmoke and barn owl
Knit holding two strands together thru-out
Size eight needles, I used both double points and
straight for this project
What I love about working with Stephens’s patterns,
is their diversity.
What I like about this pattern in particular is that
it has six distinctive parts,
which is interesting and rewarding in and of it
self. Each time I’d finish
a section, I’d feel a sense of accomplishment. (Take a mini break for a cuppa tea,
etc. ohh plus a scone or two!) Its diversity lies in that each section is made
using a different stitch pattern. So once again I learned a few things along the
way. The forth section consists of knitting one thru the back loop and purling one and I really
like how the knit stitch stands out and uniquely away from the purl
stitch.
These mitts are cozy warm
and after their bath, the yarn puffed up to perfection. Now, I’ll tuck them away till next winter to wear along with my Kvosin hat.
(Iceland anybody?)
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Your banner is GORGEOUS! Have I told you that already?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pattern; it's great to see how many different sections there can be in a rather small item like this, but it surely isn't too much, it's just perfect.
ReplyDeleteTruly lovely - that yarn is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Xx
Karen-- these are fabulous! I love the way that all the different stitches are incorporated into the pattern-- I bet these were fun to make. They are THE perfect color--
ReplyDeleteXoxo
Vicki