Neesha Hudson illustrated the pattern for me because, at the time, when the pattern was cloudy at best, I wasn't drawing or painting. Her illustrations are beautiful and I am delighted to incorporate them into the pattern. The pattern encompasses a revival of old stitch patterns because I felt that they were too beautiful not to re-work and share. (Happily, I've noticed that other knitwear designers are incorporating old stitch patterns into their designs these days, too.)
When I began knitting these mitts, I had been reading about the Rosetta Stone, so with thoughts of deciphering the stone in mind, I thought I'd add a bit of fun, along those lines, to the pattern. I hope you enjoy it!
I think you can pick up a free copy from the link above, but if not please flip me an email using the contact form at the top of the page and I will send one out to you. Although the pattern is free, and there is definitely no obligation, I would be pleased if you would make a small donation to your local food bank, or charity of your choice.
Happy Knitting!
6 comments:
Your mitts are lovely, Dixie. Great colour and such a lovely pattern. I love the knitting patterns of yesteryear.
Lovely stitch patterns. Beautiful mitts. Good work!
I am in love with these mitt, Dixie! I am going over to Ravelry right now :)
-Soma
Thanks a lot, Carolyn!
You have and I bet your are in the process of designing more beautiful knitwear. I look at patterns differently now; they amaze me even more now that I know a bit about what's involved.
Oooh... I like. I love your design. In fact, like Soma, I'm going to download the pattern. I wonder if smaller needles would be enough to modify them to fit my skinny arms?
Hi Penny,
Thank you!
I have not tried to modify a size by changing the needle size, but it sounds like it would work. I will say that I too have small arms and wrists, but the mitts are okay for me. If you decide to give it a try, I'd like to know how it works out.
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