August, what has happened to you?! Yet again it is wet and miserable outside and my photos are drab and grey. Maybe it’s a good thing that I am knitting mittens as it seems like we’ll need them sooner rather than later.
So the first mitten is on the needles and gradually taking shape. With so many patterns and different colours of yarn to pick from, I just went for the easiest option which was to knit a pair in the same colours as the pattern photo.
This is the start of a pair of Heather’s Mittens by SpillyJane. It’s not quite the rhythmic standing I like best: the pattern isn’t symmetrical and needs close attention, but I adore the way the stems are curving and the leaves appearing after each few rows.
I’m magic looping this mitten. It’s a method that seems tailor made for them. Two needles – two sides of a mitt. 
It would be nice not having to use such titchy 2mm needles, but I am a loose woman. 
Gorgeous colour combo!
yep… I love the pattern too
aw that’s gorgeous…off to peruse the pattern. Your colourwork is incredibly neat
I’m thinking of a navy/cerise combo lol
I love those curving stems too. I have got to learn magic loop! These are going to be beautiful!
I am tempted by stranded knitting. Mittens might be a good starting point.
I’ve just been admiring some of SpillyJane’s socks. Your colourwork is so neat!
WANT!!!!! i have an overwhelming urge to promote this to the top of my queue…. so pretty!
It’s so lovely! I would love to have a need to knit mittens.
Beautiful I am seriously considering colourwork now.x