Web-Letter, Issue 160 – Pt Reyes Mitts in Wool Bam Boo In our part of New England, the foliage is at its peak of color, and although the temperatures have remained warm, it won't be many days before we have a frost. Every year at this time, the shorter days and cooler nights of autumn fill me with a compulsion to drop everything to sit down and knit. This urge is strong and I long to begin new projects, to get lost in the rhythm of knitting and forget about all the other things I should be doing. This week's pattern is the perfect fall project to satisfy my compulsion to knit—interesting stitches and lovely Wool Bam Boo combine in a pretty and warm pair of fingerless mitts which can immediately be put to good use. Creative Director
The Story: “Pt Reyes” is meant for fall evening beach walks—or any time when it’s nippy enough that you want something on your hands, but it’s not cold enough for really heavy mitts. The lacy diamond pattern, modified from a pattern in a Japanese stitch dictionary, features YOs, SSKs, k2togs and wrapped stitches. It is easier than it may first appear. This is a quick but fun and interesting knit, perfect for a gift; it has what I consider a high ‘glory to work’ ratio. --Stephannie Tallent (designer) www.sunsetcat.com The Yarn: Wool Bam Boo 50% wool, 50% bamboo Wool Bam Boo is a light yarn that knits up nicely between 5–6 sts to the inch. Equal parts wool and bamboo viscose, this yarn drapes wonderfully and is very soft--perfect for pieces worn next to your skin. The subtle sheen of Wool Bam Boo catches light and shows off stitches and texture, making it perfect for a variety of projects.	more photos The Pattern: Here is the free downloadable Pt Reyes Mitts pattern. (file size: 588 KB) If you have difficulty downloading or printing the PDF pattern above, try these: page 1 - page 2 - page 3
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