Is one mitten bigger than the other? Yes.
Is there a difference in gauge between the two yarns used? Yes.
Is the cuff just a little too tight on both mittens (but more so on one than the other)? Yes.
Do I care? No.
Pattern: Anemoi Mittens.
Yarn: Koigu Kpppm 816 and Henry's Attic Kona Superwash.
Comments: I am absolutely 100% smitten with these mittens. I truly think that they are two of the most beautiful things that I have ever knitted. I love the variegation of the Koigu against the creamy Henry's Attic.
Plus, besides loving the finished outcome, I also completely loved the process too! Reading the chart for the front panels really took me back to my counted cross stitch days. I love the complexity of the colorwork because it's the kind of complexity that allows for knitting while caring for a baby (which is what I was doing).
I was definitely totally addicted to these as I was knitting them as evidenced by the facts that:
- I had a dream that Baby Girl had also learned to knit stranded work.
- I now have all our Baby Einstein videos memorized.
- I saw past the stand-up portion of "The Late Show," on more than one night (okay, I didn't make it to the guest portion, but still that's way late for me these days).
Unfortunately, the pictures don't even do them justice. I probably should have waited until a sunnier day to do the photos, but my excitement wouldn't allow for that.
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