Saturday, 15 September 2007

You Know it's Fall When Even Your Mug Wears a Jacket

It is with a certain amount of apprehension I'm busily preparing for my first swap- the Knit 1 Tea 2 Secret Swap. I've done lots of research on how to be a good swap pal (mostly by stalking the swap pal forum on ravelry). Part of the swap involves a 'tea related' knitted object. I've stalked my secret pal, and know that she prefers mugs. So, the mug jacket: The gratuitous use of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies is just to give it some context.

I used the great pattern from MK Carroll, which can be found here. And here is a blurry close up of the pattern (sorry, i was feeling too lazy to have another mug jacket photo shoot!)

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've just knit one of these too! Still havent blogged about it, but I have a few pics on my flickr.
Really like the colour of yours

Team Knit said...

jules, is this is worked on dpns first, then knit flat for the opening in the back?

-jsun

Team Knit said...

Yup!
- Julie

Visualbass Photography said...

seeeeeen. I need me one of those.-jsun

Glenna C said...

That is a NICE idea, already I am wondering if I can custom fit to my mugs that are a bit smaller. Also, it reminds me I need a tea cozy. (The cookies look awesome, too :D )

Melissa said...

Lucky Pal! Its beautiful.

lekkercraft said...

You just inspired me to make one of these for my mug I use at work!

LadyLinoleum said...

I love the jacket! MK is an awesome designer!

c h r i s t i n e said...

I NEED THOSE COOKIES.

tea cozy said...

This is beautiful!