Cabled Fingerless Mittens

Making the pattern for these I wanted something that would combat the drafts that sneak up my sleeves all winter long. As well as something practical that would coordinate with my various coats, while having more interest than a plain stockinette stitch. I think I struck a goldmine with these and the large chunky cable up the length of the back. Let me know what you think!

Yarn:

Jo Sharp
Silkroad, Aran Tweed
Color: Bark

85% Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere
50g ball
Gentle hand wash/ Dry flat in shade
www.josharp.com.au
Made in Italy

Now that I have made two projects inside of two weeks I feel the need to keep on knitting! I am working on a TOP SECRET project right now for Christmas, which means I will not be posting it until after Christmas for shame that the person(s) they are for would find them and spoil the surprise. In the mean time I will try and do a few more small projects. Stay tuned to see what happens.

Fall Shawl

Fall is officially here in Brooklyn and to celebrate I am breaking my needles back out.

My first finished project this season is the yellow ochre hue chunky wool shawl below. The color makes me think of the golden leaves lining the streets and the warmth of the afternoon sun.


It is a very simple project and I was able to complete it in a couple sittings over the weekend. I wanted to show off the loftiness of the wool and juxtapose it with a lace technique. So instead of going out and buying gauge 100 needles (if anyone knows what size needles I would have actually had to use please let me know - this number is an assumption!) I used my hands and forearms. I have never heard of anyone doing this before but I would love to hear about it if you have. The result was this very airy and whimsical shawl. I think it will also transition to cooler weather as an over-sized scarf.


This is the same wool that I thanked Beth for last Spring; thanks again Beth! I never would have conceived of such a thing as knitting with my arms if it was not for your gift. Which makes me think - if anyone else out there has any wool sitting around that they will not be using you can ship it to me and we will all see what comes of it.

Stay tuned for some little brown arm warmers in the next week or so. Here's the beginning: