When I saw that Interweave Knits was publishing special issues devoted solely to Jane Austen I might have squealed a little bit. Okay, a lot. Like most die-hard romantics, I adore Jane Austen, plus I've found that they do a *much* better job with pattern variety in their special issues than in their regular publications. One problem that I have with their regular issues (I'm a subscriber) is that they focus a lot on larger projects - sweaters, skirts, wraps, etc - that use a lot of yarn and thus cost a fair amount to make. But in their special issues they'll include more smaller projects that are less expensive and take less time. Given that I have a toddler 'less time' is a good thing.
This pattern is actually from the third Jane Austen Knits, the 2012 issue. I'm always looking for some cute mitts and these fit the bill. The issue's release also coincided with a Knit Picks sale. Lucky me *g* Here's the finished product;
As you can see, I didn't go with the i-cord laced through the holes. I didn't like the way it looked so I went with a satin ribbon instead. I really love the way it turned out, and the smaller bows mean that I can wear them while typing and not be irritated by something dragging on the keyboard.
Something else I liked about the pattern was how it continued up the thumb - I thought that was a nice touch. I recommend putting markers around the lace repeats - don't skip this step or you'll end up ripping out and starting over *ahem*
All in all I'm very pleased with how these turned out. The yarn was great to work with - didn't split, felt nice in my hands. I adore Knit Picks worsted weight yarns, they're never scratchy or uncomfortable and this one had a nice sheen.. I wore them at work in the winter and a co-worker made a crack about Charles Dickens - I told him he had the wrong British author *g*
- D
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