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Monday, 4 November 2013

Antler Mittens

A very happy Monday to you all.  Hope you all enjoyed a lovely weekend. 

I've spent the past two or three evenings knitting myself a wonderfully cosy pair of mittens.


The pattern is called Antler Mittens, designed by Alexa Ludeman. You can find the pattern here.


I used a yarn I've never knit with before called Radiance Aran, hand-dyed by Babylonglegs.  The colourway is Fan Girl.  Isn't it pretty?


The 'antler' design is a little hard to distinguish in my photos, but you might just be able to make it out.


These mittens definitely get a thumbs up from me.

The Babylonglegs yarn is really soft, the pattern was very easy to follow, and because they're knit using a chunky weight yarn, they're super quick to make.

I also love the fact that the cuff is designed to cover part of your forearm, and doesn't just end at the wrist. 

I absolutely love them.

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8 comments:

  1. greenrabbitdesigns4 November 2013 at 11:14

    I just spotted them on your Ravelry page......gorgeous Jill, they'll definitely keep you cosy!
    Don't know about you but we had our first real frost last night!
    Happy Monday,
    V xxx

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    1. Unknown4 November 2013 at 11:27

      They're really lovely mittens, if I do say so myself. Unfortunately, my photos don't do them justice.
      Can't believe you've had your first real frost - it's still very wet and very windy here. Blummin weather.
      xx

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  2. Jo4 November 2013 at 11:19

    They're gorgeous and I like the yarn you chose. Finished just in time for the cold weather, we had our first frost of the year last night.

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    1. Unknown4 November 2013 at 11:36

      Thanks Jo. The yarn is scrummy - I bought two skeins for £18, which I didn't think was too bad. I've got just over a skein left, which is plenty to knit another pair of mittens, or a hat to match (not that I wear hats).
      You've had your first frost too (just like Green Rabbit above) - time to get the Hot Water Bottles out me thinks - brrrrr!!!!
      x

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  3. Amy at love made my home4 November 2013 at 12:39

    Your mittens are lovely Jill, and I can see the pattern, it is great, very unusual, and the colours of the yarn are so pretty for the winter, not at all dull! xx

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  4. Caro5 November 2013 at 09:43

    Love these mittens and never have enough gloves for the cold weather. Thanks for sharing - love the colour/wool you've chosen and you've inspired me by making them quickly! Off to see if I can squeeze in the time to make some for myself!

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    1. Unknown5 November 2013 at 13:46

      Hello Caro. Nice of you to drop in and leave me a comment. You can easily knit one mitten in an evening, whilst watching a movie. Because of the Aran yarn they knit up so quickly. Give them a go, you want be disappointed. Here's a link to Babylonglegs: http://babylonglegs.bigcartel.com/category/aran

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Jill x

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