Another pair of All the Reindeer Mittens

The final item on my 2015 Christmas knitting list was this pair of All the Reindeer Mittens. They made it to my family gathering yesterday and went home with my niece who I know will use them and love them. Always fun to see knitting make it to someone who appreciates it.

All The Reindeer Mittens Available For Purchase

My newest pattern is now available on Ravelry.

These mittens are inspired by all of the reindeer that are famous at Christmas. Each mitten has eight reindeer to represent the original eight, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen, as well as one larger reindeer to represent Rudolph, who saved Christmas. A few optional duplicate stitches highlight Rudolph’s nose.

 

This pattern is suitable for an intermediate knitter with some experience working with charts and knitting in the round. Designer tips are provided for those who are new to stranded colourwork. 

Go to my Patterns For Sale page to purchase this pattern.

Celtic Inspired Mittens using Knit Picks Chroma

I've just finished knitting up my Celtic Inspired Mittens pattern, using Knit Picks Chroma yarn.

I love how the colours turned out and how the mittens are different, yet complement each other.

Autumn Snow Mittens Available for Purchase

My newest pattern was published on Ravelry today!

These mittens are inspired by the first snowfall of the year that often comes in autumn, when the leaves have turned and their colours are still brightly laying on the ground. The first dusting of snow is always a beautiful sight as it sparkles down.

The pattern takes advantage of the subtle transitions of colour in Knit Picks Chroma, colour-transitioning, fingering weight yarn, shown in Vermont/Natural. This gives the mittens the effect of being knit with several different colours of yarn, when in fact only two colours of yarn are required.

The pattern will also show off the snowflakes beautifully when knit with two solid-colour yarns, using Knit Picks Palette in Clove Heather/White. 

Go to my Patterns For Sale page to purchase this pattern.

Celtic Inspired Mittens Pattern Now Available for Purchase

I'm excited to post that my first official mitten pattern is now available for purchase through Ravelry. 

For years I’ve been drawn to Celtic designs. I love how the lines flow. These mittens came to mind as I studied different Celtic patterns and considered how they could merge with colourwork mittens.

This pattern is suitable for an intermediate knitter with some experience working with charts and knitting in the round. Designer tips are included for knitters who are new to stranded colourwork.

Go to my Patterns For Sale page to purchase this pattern.

The launch of my new website!

I'm excited to be launching this website as it represents transitioning from a lifetime of knitting as a hobby, to becoming a professional knitwear designer.

I've designed plenty of knitted items in my life, but mostly for my own use and rarely have those designs been shared with others. But now, I have designed my first pattern and I'm ready to take the leap to offering it up for others to purchase. It is still in the final stages of test knitting and as soon as that stage is complete, I'll be ready to publish. I'll update this site before the end of August with more information.

Until then, I'm keeping things under wraps and looking forward to seeing and sharing the results of the test knit as soon as the pattern is ready to be published.

Janet