Purl Ridges Mittens | A Finish {Knitting}

Tuesday 11 November 2014


I think I am a small-knitting-project-kind-of-girl. I love the process of knitting of course - but I get bored so quickly with repeats, no matter how beautiful I know the end result will be. Whereas with small projects you have a chance to finish quickly - which is really rewarding. Using naturally dyed yarn - dyed by myself - make the result even more special of course. 

So these mittens ... well they got knitted up quite quickly considering I am knitting a baby blanket as well as getting on with Christmas projects at the same time. 


I had been wondering for a while whether it was worth buying the pattern - it is quite expensive (well, I think) for a basic mittens pattern. I bought it because I did not have the brain power to work it out by myself - but I think you can - but really wanted this pattern. 

However I think it is worth it in the end - because you do get a basic pattern that would work for any mittens (there are a few stripey versions made with this pattern). The knitting of the thumbs is really interesting compared to other mittens patterns I tried in the past - and really neat actually. Also they fit my hands perfectly -  I have small hands and I usually have issues with size, so that's pretty good. 

I may have to add that I only wear mittens so having a basic pattern in my pattern library is quite essential. 


Pattern: Cozy Purl Ridges Mittens by Jenny Gordy (available here)
Yarn: Hand dyed worsted weight yarn (naturally dyed) - by me. 
I talked about the kit I used here and here.
Needles: as recommended by the pattern
Size: The pattern is in one size
Modifications: None
Result: I love how it shows this pattern, and the yarn of course. 
I do think I need a grey version of those as well. 


If you are looking for handmade presents ideas - I would recommend this pattern. It is easy to adapt to anyone's taste and the technique is simple but makes a neat result. And of course now, my little hands will finally be warm!

I will be linking up this project to KCCO and Ginny

11 comments:

  1. Lovely mittens and I adore the colour you achieved with the dyeing. Beautiful!

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  2. The colour of these mittens is so lovely - from far away they appear almost gray but the subtlety of the mixed shades upon closer inspection is so intriguing and really beautiful.
    xox,
    Cee

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  3. This dye job came out very interesting. It's eye catchy and calming. These mitts look very cozy.

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  4. lovely mittens and you will be able to adapt the pattern in so many ways it will pay for itself many times over

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  5. Love the mittens - they look so cozy and squishy! :)

    And I agree, small projects like that are so rewarding, aren't they?

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  6. These are so beautiful! The color is amazing as well, summer-at-the-lake colored :)

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  7. These are beautiful! Today is the first very cold day we've had this year. I was instantly reminded that I needed to make myself some new mittens! Last year, I lost my favorite pair. I am always preoccupied with sweater knitting, and I forget to take time to knit myself accessories. Then, I regret it.

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  8. Super pretty mittens and the dye color is very interesting. Great finish Nat.

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  9. I love how these mittens came out with your hand-dyed yarn. Jenny Gordy has some great simple designs. I love her Snoflinga pattern.

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  10. Nat they are gorgeous!! The yarn looks incredible and I agree mittens are wonderful :)

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  11. This pair of mitten is so much more special becauseyou dyed the yarn yourself! Love the simplicity of the pattern chosen, too!

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