Friday 15 June 2012

Mitten Update

I tweaked the chart for the mitten I'm working on, and I think I've hit on a more balanced colourwork scheme:

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 unblocked colourwork knit on dpns... always looks blegh.

I only have a few more days to finish the mittens for the KAL- I think a more realistic aim is to finish one mitt! I noticed I want to make a slight change in the thumb gusset chart, so I want to fix that before I knit the second one.  I'm really liking the colour combinations, I've been wanting to inject more brights into my winter accessories, since I often go for a black or grey coat and let's face it- everything pretty much goes with black and grey. And these colours would make a basic winter coat something so much more interesting, don't you think?

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14 comments:

Zenitude said...

Very very pretty! Love both the colours and the pattern.

Katie said...

Looks lovely! I can't get over this color scheme - it's the perfect mix of wintery white and color.

Unknown said...

Ohh yes I love this version, those colours are really going to pop!

Unknown said...

Looks very pretty!

Vee said...

Very cute color scheme! It will definitely pop next to a dark winter coat.

Nat at Made in Home said...

Very very pretty!

karen alho said...

Where's the "like" button?

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful mittens! And yes, we all need color injected into winter! And these are lovely~and so is the pattern~great job!

Evelyn said...

These would make me smile every time I put them on!

Unknown said...

You're so right, winter accessories should always be bright and cheerful to compensate for all the brown, grey and black we wear! Unless you're teenage Tanis and your winter coat is hot pink (with a faux fur collar!)... then maybe it's safe to tone down the accessories.

Nadia said...

very lovely,and looks comfy ;-)

Maryse said...

Very cute!

flora said...

I love the colours! very good winter coat choice indeed!

kingshearte said...

Winter accessories are an excellent spot for brights, especially if you've gotten stuck with a boring black coat. Your mitten is looking great so far!