Wednesday, December 2, 2015

She Said Sheepishly

I should be using all my knitting time to work on gifts, but I just can't resist a little selfish (and sheepish!) knitting:
This is the first of my Meta Mittens, a free pattern by  Elizabeth Wolden. Isn't that sheep just adorable? It's a pretty easy Fair Isle pattern, and so far I haven't had any problems. I'm using Regal yarn by Briggs & Little. It's a rustic yarn, not terribly soft, but I used it on my Spruce Tree Mittens and I really like the feel of it on my hands.
I don't have a picture of it, but I'm reading American Innovations, a short story collection by Rivka Galchen. I loved the first story. It's is compulsively readable, draws you into the head of a woman who isn't completely stable, and has a twist at the end. I hope the rest of the stories are as good.

I'm joining up with Ginny for Yarn Along.

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19 comments:

  1. AraigneeDecember 2, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    No, no, no......you can't go tempting me with awesome things like that when I am in the middle of a slog of a plain gray man sweater. Kidding aside, I LOVE them!!!!

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  2. kathy bDecember 2, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I love Ginny's links. THANKS! . Your mittens are GORGEOUS

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  3. DonnaDecember 2, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    That is precious. I just love that sheep!

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  4. JanetDecember 2, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    I LOVE the sheep mittens. Definitely adding this pattern to the list.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 2, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Cute mittens and the best of both sheep --- you have white sheep for when you feel sweet, but a bit of black sheep when you feel naughty!

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  6. kgirlknitsDecember 3, 2015 at 2:28 AM

    Ahh, adorable mittens pattern! I'd go selfish for those too ;)

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  7. UnknownDecember 3, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    Those mittens are super cute! I want to do Fair Isle knitting right on too, but am so far behind on gift knitting I dare not. But the day after New Years I'm casting on!

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  8. Lisa-24-7December 3, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Haha, those are just too cute. Sheep to keep you warm this winter :)

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  9. BridgetDecember 3, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Those will be fabulous! I love mittens.

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  10. Judy S.December 3, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Looks like another pattern to download! Thanks for the link; those mitts are adorable!

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  11. EileenDecember 3, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    These are very sweet!

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  12. MereknitsDecember 3, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Those mittens are perfect! I love the sheep.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  13. DebbieDecember 4, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    the first thing that caught my eye, they are just plain adorable!!!!!!

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    1. DebbieDecember 6, 2015 at 1:30 PM

      Thank you for your kind, supportive comment!!

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  14. stephDecember 6, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    very cute mittens...and aren't you smart to knit them NOW so you have a nice, new warm pair before the real cold sets in!!!

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  15. karenDecember 6, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    super adorable and I can see why you are knitting for the most important person :) I have been toying on what to make me very very soon :)

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  16. PollewopjeOctober 18, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    i want to knit socks with that pattern. But it is not for free.... i going to draw one by myself i think (hope) :-)

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  17. stitcher sueSeptember 7, 2019 at 6:50 AM

    hi I just love the mittens i know they are not on raverly do you know if sold in other places .thanks sue

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