London Mitts


I finished these mitts last weekend and now I am just waiting for some cold weather to wear them.  A knitting friend gave me two skeins of lovely wool from England andI knew right away that I would be making something for my hands.  This pattern has been in my library for quite some time waiting for the perfect yarn to arrive.  I highly recommend this pattern.  The directions are easy to follow and the results are quite lovely.  Dare I say it would make a fantastic Christmas gift??


I had lots of fun with the timer setting of my camera and no one at home thought I was a little crazy.  What we do for photography and a blog post.  Notice the awesome pottery mug--love!

The wool is very tweed"y" and I know it's going to be super warm when I wear them.


Today was the first morning I turned on the heat.  Yesterday I wore another scarf and it was pure bliss. I am positive in a matter of weeks that these mitts will be worn :)

Comments

  1. PaulaSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Love, love, love them! The color, the length, the tweed-y-ness! and aren't you the clever one to capture those photos!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful!! The yarn is gorgeous. A pair of mitts is on the list of gifts for me to make this year. And you've provided me with yet ANOTHER beautiful pattern I'm going to need to choose from!!! (I only need to make 1 pair as a gift.....but my hands could use a pair too!)

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  3. stephSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    great results with the timer!!!! (I've had less stellar results when I've tried, but then, I've usually had an audience---thinking I'm doing it just for their entertainment!!!) Love the mitts---great color, too!!!

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  4. DebbySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I had to giggle when I read this Karen. I always long for woolly scarves and jumpers in the summer and then in the winter I can't stop thinking about summer dresses.

    These mitts are really gorgeous...I love the picot edging.

    Your photo turned out really well...I must read the instructions for my camera try to use the timer too...no one ever seems to have time to take photos of me...

    Hope you get to wear your mitts very soon.
    Deb

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  5. eidolonsSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Those are beautiful! They look very similar in color to the cardigan I'm knitting. (:

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  6. TamiSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I am totally going to make these! I love them. Thanks for for the inspiration. Tami

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  7. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    They are so pretty!
    You cut the heat on???? Now I am just plain jealous!:)

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  8. JessSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Karen those are super cute. Really! Do you sell them? I want some!!!

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    1. karenSeptember 26, 2012 at 10:43 AM

      So sweet! If I decide to start selling items, I'll let you know!

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  9. RosemarySeptember 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful mitts! And isn't turning on the heat for the first time great?? I am so happy that fall is finally here!

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  10. Judy S.September 25, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Very pretty mitts! Love the flecks of red. Looks like a nice pattern, too.

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  11. Baby By The SeaSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    I am in love with your mitts. The lacy edge detail is awesome. Awesome.

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  12. ~koSeptember 25, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I'm drooling! The color! The style! Everything about them is stunning! I so wish I could order a set from you!!! I'm serious!!!! Would you ever consider selling them?????

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    1. karenSeptember 26, 2012 at 10:43 AM

      If I ever decide to sell them, I'll let you know-thanks :)

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  13. Shirley-AnnSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Oh wow! Beee-uuuu-ti-ful! Love the color, love the design.

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  14. MelissaSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    The turned out beautifully! We actually woke up to the heat being on. It's getting colder!!!

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  15. Kim September 25, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    They are lovely, I just added the pattern to my favourites, I have been looking for a pattern just like this one.

    Enjoy those cooler days.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    heat!?! my ac is running right now and so are the fans :(

    love the mitts. and the mug. and the empty house and the quiet. can i come over?

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  17. michelle gdSeptember 25, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    these mitts are just lovely. i would be dying to wear them!!!
    we haven't turned on the heat yet, but it's definitely chilly in the AM...yay!!!

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  18. MistySeptember 25, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Those mitts are lovely! I'm working on my own version to keep little fingers warm in the colder months.

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  19. Melissa ~ twoknitwitSeptember 25, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    I've made these mitts, Karen...for a gift, and now I recall that I meant to make a pair for myself. Back in my queue! thanks ;)
    Melissa

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  20. Erin @ Wild WhispersSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I love these! Beautiful model, beautiful mitts!

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  21. embracingitallSeptember 27, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    They look lovely. I bet they will be well worn over the next few months. Jacinta

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Yay, London mitts :)
    I've been doing funny things to get a nice photo; these turned out lovely!
    We had one day this week when we turned the heating on. Funnily the husband seems to be always freezing these days, while usually I am the one turning the heating on. Maybe it's the woolly cardies I've been knitting, while his jumper is still waiting for its sleeves... oops.

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  23. AngelaOctober 1, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Gorgeous!!!

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