Finished: Herringbone Mittens
Look! Mittens!
Does looking at herringbone make you dizzy too?
The Specs:
-Pattern: An Elliphantom original.
-Size Knitted: Elli-size (read: biggish).
-Yarn: Lamb's Pride Worsted.
-Skeins: Less than one skein each of Deep Charcoal (M-06) and Silver Sliver (M-130).
-Needles: Size 7 dpns (size 6 for ribbing).
-Start to finish: September 9 - September 25, 2007.
-For: Me!
From the bottom up: ribbed cuff; eyelets to accommodate crocheted cord and large pom-pom; striped thumb; herringbone goodness.
Notes:
I've wanted to knit myself some mittens ever since the too-small-squirrel-mitten incident of 2006. So a few weeks ago I grabbed some leftovers from the stash, took some inspiration from the thrifted herringbone fabric, and got cracking.
Improvements I've made since the squirrel mittens:
-These fit! It's a nice touch.
-Worsted-weight yarn for a quicker, thicker mitten (heh. that rhymed).
-A ribbed cuff for extra snuggyness.
-The traditional thumb. I've determined that my thumbs are too, how should I put this...drumstick-like for a tab thumb).
Other than that, they're pretty similar to the squirrel mittens. (read: they're fair-isle and the tops are shaped similarly).
The Yarn:
The mohair content in the yarn makes it ill-suited for a lot of projects (too itchy), but it might just be made for mitten-dom. Lots of fuzzy snuggliness inside these double-stranded babies. If they full up just a little bit over time they'll be darn near impervious to wind and weather.
Respect The Pom.
Final Verdict: I'm so pleased. La, la, la...
Comments
You should be pleased! They are adorable. Now you need a pair in camel colored herringbone too. Or, at least I do!
Posted by: Kaitie Tee | September 27, 2007 12:34 AM
hypnotic hands!
Posted by: heatherly | September 27, 2007 12:42 AM
oooh ooh ooh. They're even better than what I had extrapolated from that one progress shot. I even love the pompom, which is usually not at all my thing.
Posted by: Stella | September 27, 2007 12:46 AM
I have a pair of Lamb's Pride mittens, and they're extremely wind-proof. And pompoms make them extra awesome!
Posted by: kelp! | September 27, 2007 12:52 AM
very nice - love the poms!
Posted by: rohanknitter | September 27, 2007 12:52 AM
Lovely mittens! I have a well worn pair of mittens from lamb's pride that I've worn for years. They're not my prettiest, but they're warm! Yours will be both!
Posted by: Pam | September 27, 2007 12:56 AM
Cute! I definitely respect that pom. Double cute.
Posted by: Julia | September 27, 2007 1:28 AM
SO cute!! I want to make them! And they do make me a liiiiiittle bit dizzy.
Posted by: yaiAnn | September 27, 2007 1:28 AM
Elli they're so wonderful! (I would expect no less from an elliphantom creation). Mitten envy is seeping across the pond... What do you mean you have a drumstick thumb? xX
Posted by: Philippa | September 27, 2007 2:23 AM
They are fab!
Posted by: Lin | September 27, 2007 2:41 AM
Niiice!
Am loving the poms. There should be more poms in knits.
Posted by: MJ | September 27, 2007 3:47 AM
I LOVE them!!! I've got mittens on the brain lately, and yours are terrific - I have complete respect for the pom. And the thumb. love that too - great job, congrats!!
Posted by: mel | September 27, 2007 5:40 AM
So cute!!! The classic herringbone with the irreverent pom...love it!
Posted by: Sulafaye | September 27, 2007 6:26 AM
Love them. They make me want to go skating in a cute short skirt! I know what you mean about the thumb! Mine are like that, too. :)
Posted by: Maggie | September 27, 2007 6:59 AM
Oh I love love love them!
Bring on the pompoms!
Posted by: Nicole | September 27, 2007 7:26 AM
Lovely mittens! So stylish!
Posted by: Mari | September 27, 2007 7:33 AM
Beautiful! I especially like how you managed to get a Cruella de Ville-style pom pom.
Posted by: Sarah | September 27, 2007 7:50 AM
The mittens are awesome. And the poms? Super-awesome. I love me a well placed pom.
Posted by: Mandy | September 27, 2007 7:53 AM
Those are adorable.
Posted by: Jen | September 27, 2007 8:32 AM
LOVE the pom pom!
Posted by: Deardeedle | September 27, 2007 8:37 AM
Lovely mittens!
Posted by: Valerie | September 27, 2007 9:08 AM
I wouldn't have gone for the pom poms myself, but you know I think they actually make them!
Genius, lovely!!
Posted by: alice | September 27, 2007 9:08 AM
Those look fantastic! I love the pom pom. So fun.
Posted by: Marlena | September 27, 2007 9:30 AM
i'm in love with these mittens--such an unexpected balance of cuteness and sophistication! now venerating The Pom.
Posted by: meowgirl | September 27, 2007 9:44 AM
Love the POM! Fabulous mittens! Are you planning on offering the pattern?
Posted by: Kirsten | September 27, 2007 9:54 AM
adorable!!! love the herringbone....
Posted by: stacey | September 27, 2007 10:16 AM
The thumb? The pom? jeez, SO freaking cute. I love them!
Posted by: pamela wynne | September 27, 2007 10:35 AM
These are great -- the herringbone makes them class, but the pompom gives them just the right amount of humour.
+Chelsea
Posted by: Chelsea | September 27, 2007 11:15 AM
Those are great! You made me think about my own mitten sitution. Gotta get cracking!
Posted by: Stacey | September 27, 2007 11:18 AM
Oh, they're fantastic! They remind me of knights decked out in heraldic devices - jousting mittens!
Posted by: Sarah | September 27, 2007 11:24 AM
Very cool mittens!
Posted by: Dave | September 27, 2007 11:29 AM
luvverly!
Posted by: orata | September 27, 2007 11:30 AM
Hi Elli, I absolutely love them! Super duper. Any chance of a pattern? x
Posted by: Jane Sydor | September 27, 2007 11:55 AM
They look great! I think you shoud call them HerMitts. "Her" as short for "herringone" but they could also be "her" like... as opposed to "him." ;-)
Posted by: Catherine | September 27, 2007 12:01 PM
Simply gorgeous! I love the colors you used.
Posted by: Oiyi | September 27, 2007 12:26 PM
Ooo cute!!
Posted by: elizabeth | September 27, 2007 1:06 PM
Those are awesome! I love herringbone.
Posted by: Jenn | September 27, 2007 2:19 PM
Those are great!
Posted by: Octopus Knits | September 27, 2007 2:59 PM
Too cool for school. I love them! But the poms, they set the whole set off.
Posted by: nova | September 27, 2007 3:23 PM
Darn sweet mittens.
Posted by: knittingphilistine | September 27, 2007 4:20 PM
From one "biggish" person to another, I love the mittens... especially the way you shaped the thumb. From your Dutch drumstick-like thumb friend here in MI--you rock.
Posted by: Jayme | September 27, 2007 4:50 PM
SWEET!
Posted by: Lucy Sweetland | September 27, 2007 5:09 PM
So adorable! I think I need a pair of my own. ;-)
Posted by: Sarah | September 27, 2007 5:21 PM
Great Mittens! Uber great post! I love blog posts like this one - an FO, background on the project; including links, detail on the yarn, outline of the pattern and rationale for various aspects of it. On top of all that - inspiration to get knitting myself some mittens too! Kudos on the FO and thanks for a highly satisfying post!
Posted by: Marie | September 27, 2007 5:26 PM
Those mittens are awesome and I love the pom-poms! Are you going to offer the pattern?
Posted by: Chancy | September 27, 2007 5:58 PM
I've got some lamb's pride worsted festering in the stash (re: I'd like to use it up to clear space for something else), and these would be just the ticket. Will you be offering the pattern, perchance?
Posted by: Susan | September 27, 2007 6:39 PM
Those are so cool! Great job!
Posted by: tiennie | September 27, 2007 7:32 PM
I love the mittens! Will you be posting the pattern? I too have biggish hands and keep making mittens slightly too small. I like the herringbone and the striped thumb a lot.
Posted by: Kate | September 27, 2007 9:57 PM
And pleased you should be. Those are some awesome mittens.
Posted by: amy | September 27, 2007 11:16 PM
ok, the pattern is fantastic, and the pompom.....is such a great touch!
Posted by: leslie | September 27, 2007 11:27 PM
Beautiful mitts, and I adore the poms!
Posted by: Karma | September 28, 2007 1:15 AM
Wow, those are really fabulous. Simply gorgeous!
Posted by: earthchick | September 28, 2007 7:28 AM
Those are adorable! Love the poms.
Posted by: rfg | September 28, 2007 10:38 AM
They look great, and inspirational as well.
Full respect to the pom. :)
Posted by: KathyMarie | September 28, 2007 11:16 AM
SUPER cute!
And the poms totally add that little somethin' somethin'.
Posted by: meg | September 28, 2007 3:46 PM
Lovely mittens! Will you be making the pattern available??
Posted by: Jess | September 29, 2007 9:26 AM
You should be pleased! I want some!
Posted by: Joan | September 29, 2007 10:19 AM
Love the dizzying herringbone mittens! And the pom is perfect!
Posted by: Allie | September 29, 2007 1:41 PM
Those pompoms are INSPIRED.
Posted by: orooni | September 30, 2007 12:59 PM
Would you be willing to share the pattern? My sister loves the gloves and has requested them for Christmas.
They are truly awesome.
Posted by: Kyla | September 30, 2007 8:48 PM
I love these mittens - and I have some LP Worsted..... I think I have figured out the herringbone chart but I would love to know how you do the stripey thumbs. I would love to share/buy the pattern if you have time to do it. The pompom is a great idea. Congratulations!
Posted by: Magi | September 30, 2007 9:05 PM
Beautiful, love the pompoms
Posted by: Navi | October 1, 2007 1:31 AM
I LOVE them. And excellent bonus with the actually fitting part!
Posted by: Adrian | October 4, 2007 3:18 PM
Hi Elli:
Just wanted to send you a Big Thank-You for the Herringbone Mittens pattern, I think the two different colors are so pretty that you have made
& Happy Valentines Day too you!!! Again, Thanks.
Posted by: Gail Lucille | February 14, 2008 12:15 AM