Breaking Out
January 13, 2011
When the decision was made to break out of the fog, and take back my knitting fortitude, it was easy to see I was in overwhelm. Too many projects do not help with fog, they just weight me down. Creating a sense of accomplishment seemed a must and, I confess, a little envy helped, too.
Suzy finished her glorious red Woodruff mittens long before I had finished one cuff, and while I'm not competitive, I am desirous. I want my mittens, too! (She granted permission for use of her photo
.) Are they not gorgeous!?
My needles have been working and, thankfully, there has been no back and forthing. The mitten grows. The pattern is complicated and there are many techniques happening at once. With bobbles, twisted stitches, and even more twisted stitches turning into cables, it's a lot to think about, a lot to do. BUT, I'm doing it!
Add in the moss stitch for the palm and, well, this pattern demands you stay awake. Maybe that's exactly what was needed to break the ennui, the fog, the la te dah, of knitting. From the looks of it, I'm on the right track. Knock wood.
They do look like a complex mitten. Keeps you on your toes, though, and that might be just what you need!
Posted by: Carole | January 13, 2011 at 03:56 AM
Cute mittens. How did that yarn ball come up?
Posted by: Vera | January 13, 2011 at 04:37 AM
Complex,but interesting. And, those babies will be warm, too!!! Keep on truckin' Margene!!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | January 13, 2011 at 04:44 AM
Those are great mittens! There IS a lot going on there, in such a tiny little space. :-) Just what you need!
Posted by: Kym | January 13, 2011 at 04:47 AM
Grrls knitting is the best and you're going to love 'em! What're we going to egg each other into next? Woot!
Posted by: Suzy | January 13, 2011 at 06:03 AM
They are looking great so far and just in time for nasty inversions and cold temps! Knit on!!
Posted by: Anne | January 13, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Definitely mittens that require thinking, but so worth the effort! One project at a time will get you back in form!
Posted by: Geri | January 13, 2011 at 06:48 AM
Oh, I love the little tweed bits in your yarn. Persevere - those mittens will be fabulous.
Posted by: DebbieB | January 13, 2011 at 07:18 AM
Knock,knock! your mitten to be looks lovely!
Posted by: Rachel | January 13, 2011 at 07:27 AM
Funny, I bought that pattern too. After I finish lurking at blogs, I was planning on balling up my yarn to start! Thanks for the warning that this is a challenging knit. I am looking forward to it and wearing mine. It's in the teens here today and anything warm is welcome.
Posted by: Patti | January 13, 2011 at 07:58 AM
Those mittens are FANTASTIC!!!
Posted by: Heather | January 13, 2011 at 08:05 AM
You are on a roll grrl! Those are technique busy mittens. They're in my queue and I am looking forward to knitting them.
Posted by: Manise | January 13, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Gorgeous mittens indeed!!
Posted by: Chris | January 13, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Good goin', Margene!
Posted by: Vicki | January 13, 2011 at 09:09 AM
You can do it, you can do it, you will win!!! You can't let two little sticks and a little bit of yarn get the best of you! I'm betting the farm on you, Margene...please don't let me lose my happy home! :)
Posted by: Maureen | January 13, 2011 at 09:18 AM
Yay! You go!
Posted by: Marilyn | January 13, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Your monogamy is encouraging my polygamy, though... Now I want mittens just like that, even though I have umpty-zillion WIPs already going.
Gorgeous yarn for a gorgeous mitten. Enjoy both the process and the product.
Posted by: gayle | January 13, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Ooh! Fun knit!
Posted by: jill | January 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM
bobbles are such happy little stitches. Let's all add a few to our diet ;-)
Posted by: Teyani | January 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Beautiful red mittens! I hope yours are done soon.
Posted by: Cookie | January 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM
What a great incentive! It seems like you will be far more motivated making mittens in cold weather than next summer:)
Posted by: Birdsong | January 14, 2011 at 05:16 PM
You can do it, Margene, just one step at a time. I love knitting mittens--each row goes by quickly and you can really see the progress which is always motivating. Good luck!
Posted by: Emily Smith | January 16, 2011 at 02:56 PM