I knit the thumb of those mittens last night. Actually- so deep was my shame at abandoning them so close to the end that I knit it pretty much the minute I was finished posting yesterday. Then I washed them, and laid them in the back garden to dry. This morning I went to collect them from where they were laying in the sunshine, and the cicadas were singing and it was hot out, and I briefly thought to myself that it had been rather dumb to rush to finish up mittens in this heat. I mean, who needs summer mittens. (I am Canadian, but even we only have spring, summer and fall mittens.) Planning ahead is one thing, but it is a bit (just a bit) early to have real enthusiasm for mittens, isn’t it?
Then I looked at them – there in the garden, and I had an idea.
I am rather ridiculously fond of these now. It took only a little while to embroider them and I think now that they are rather sublime mittens to have knit in the summer.
I bet I’ll love them even more in February when there is snow all around, and I’m dreaming of daisies, and tansy and wee wild aster.
The embroidery on them really takes them to a whole new level. Perfect for one of those dark slushy days in January.
Amazing what you can do with plain mittens to make them spectacular.
They’re delightfully charming — and yes, February will be a perfect month to wear them.
Oh how wonderful! Those are so happy-making!
Wonderful! The embroidery really takes them from average to awesome. Do you have any tips for embroidering handknitting?
Beautiful!
Those will make January a heap better now won’t they.
I absolutely love these mittens!! I want to learn how to embroider my knits!!
Embroidery on knitting would make a wonderful Patreon post! hint! hint! They are happy flowers!
Yes, embroidery on Patreon!
I agree!
I just thought the same thing!
How about the whole project from the top? The mittens AND embroidery. I need help with the thumb gusset. And, BTW, I’m still drooling over the silk hankie mittens you made a few years ago. Gorgeous!
I bet getting that one WIP finished in such a delightful fashion will be just the needed nudge to stay on the “finish-itis” train.
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Delightful – you’ve captured my heart. Reminds me the book, Heidi and the Swiss Alps.
I love your mitten tips – they’re nicely rounded and not too pointy.
My granddaughter would love mittens like that
You are an artist with needles.
The mittens are sweet… but my favorite mitten pattern is your cloisonné mitten. I was smitten with those mittens when you first blogged about them and continue to love them when I make a few pairs for gifts each winter!
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They’re so cute! The daisies really are pretty. A scarf with these at either end would be lovely too
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To branch off Rachell’s idea, embroidery on the Cloisonée mittens would make them fanciful! Embroidery and slipped stitches are natural partners, me thinks.
Every time you post pictures of an embroidered something, I get itchy fingers to put embroidery on All. The. Things. Your designs are always so pretty!
A good pair of mittens are always a good thing to have, but these are even better. They may not be summer mittens, but they sure are summery!
adorable! One down….and…..
(I know, I should talk, back I go to finish that dang sock I left with only the toe to do)
The mittens are delightful!! Anyone would be happy to wear them!! Just the sight of them will make winter much more pleasant!
They are spot on PERFECT! Such a happy mitten! Love your talent – thanks for sharing it with us!
So sweet!
Oh I love the daisy mittens! KUDOS for doing French Knots for the middle of the flowers, that must have taken such a long time (I have found them to be very fiddly). The colour combination is so elegant and beautiful! They were really worth finishing. 🙂
The daisies were the perfect touch to take the mittens from boring to extra-special! Don’t you wish Joe would let you embroider his boring dark socks? (Sorry, Joe.)
Such a simple thing to make the mittens go from beautiful to spectacular!
Those mittens went from Plain Jane to gorgeous!! Lovely to look at and will be delightful to wear when the hands are cold!!
“(I am Canadian, but even we only have spring, summer and fall mittens.)”
OK, even in Canada, I think you meant winter, spring, and fall mittens.
Those are rather spectacular and a great way to ease the pain of the changing seasons.
Not only are the mittens adorbs, but it is so wonderful to have you blogging regularly again. You have been so missed. Welcome back. I hope that you can stay.
I’m a huge fan of mittens and I think these are the best ever.
Those are utterly delightful.
Those are absolutely beautiful! A wonderful touch I am sure you (or the recipient) will love come the cold, grey days of winter.
(BTW…I think you meant spring, fall and winter mittens…)
Such cute mittens!!! And I have SO been enjoying all these posts! Thank you!
Winter is my least favorite season, but I think I’d be able to enjoy it if I had such beautiful mittens to wear and remind me that spring is just around the corner.
Oh, they are so pretty ! And your posts are so wonderful; they inspire me, and I remember how much I love to knit, and everything’s so much brighter in my life with you.
Absolutely adorable! I don’t wear mittens, preferring gloves, but I’d make an exception for these 🙂
I love the mittens! They will make shoveling snow bearable.
I love daisies. They are perfect in every situation and vase.
I agree with the other commenters – these are great mittens. The embroidery makes them really special.
It will be very cheering to wear them in our long Toronto winter.
Echoing what many others have said, embroidering those mittens was a stellar idea and makes them super attractive and cheery.
I’ve always been impressed by the creative titles you give your blog posts; they’re so very appropriate and out of the ordinary. The title for this one comes from a song 2 generations before your time, and now it’s stuck in my mind; such a light and sweet song.
Daisy, Daisy. You’re right, now I can’t stop humming that song! And I love the daisy mittens.
What a lovely idea to brighten up those mittens. I love those flowers especially – remembering them from my mother’s yard. Thanks!
Speaking of weather … I hope Joe’s people on the Rock are safe during Larry.
(I get to touch the tree; hopefully not too many uprooted.)
Those are the most beautiful mittens! The flowers are such a sweet touch.
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LOVE these mittens. Have you finished that cowl yet?
Really lovely
Such a great way to dress up simple mittens! Also, I’ve really enjoyed the blog posts. It’s so nice to hear your voice again.
The daisies just put those mittens over the top!
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They are lovely, and I also think they would make a fine addition to the Christmas Box! Is that in your sights yet? I find myself longing for this humid weather (Netherlands, Europe), to stop and Fall to begin already!
How wonderful that you are back to blogging! It feels like something very positive and encouraging has happened after these 18 months of dread. Sadly, over those months I lost the will to knit. But now, after seeing all your Works in Progress, I have a very strong urge to look through all of my languishing projects. Thank you Yarn Harlot. You’ve been bringing it home for many creative and productive years. BTW, any chance of a new book on the horizon?
So pretty!
Oh, yes! I never would have thought (new-ish knitter) to ADD such beauty to a “simple project”. GORGEOUS <3
Oh my.
These will feel like summer even in the darkest Canadian winter! Beautiful.
I missed The Blog so much and am overjoyed to find so many unread posts! Love the embroidery on the mittens!
I can tell you are dreading the return of the Big Cold Dark already…”…who needs summer mittens. (I am Canadian, but even we only have spring, summer and fall mittens.)”
You know your brain isn’t ready when it blocks out even the word winter.
Oh how I love those mittens!
As always, you are a source of inspiration and delight. Thank you for showing us your backlist! What you have done with those mittens is extraordinary. In these dark days of a world pandemic, they are a a beacon of creativity. I have 2 pairs of unfinished mittens for children in Syrian refugee camps and today I will be getting them out to finish for the next shipment.
My LYS has been helping me in my goal of conquering the Kitchener Stitch. While there yesterday I noticed a project bag with a perfect illustration of how to do the Kitchener Stitch. I coulnd’t resist picking it up, looked quickly for the price tag, ready to put out the cash. ALAS, the project bag was part of a basket of knitting goodies which will be a prize in the Yarn Crawl which will be taking place this weekend to four LYSs. Foiled again. Everytime I attempt the Kitchener Stitch, I have to turn on a youtube so I can be sure I am getting it correct. If I only had a bag . . .
Oh, they will give you such a lovely reminder of summer when you wear them in deep winter! a ray of heart-warming sunshine!
Just wanted to say that it’s awfully nice to read your blog again. I’ve missed you, and I’m glad that you decided to pick up this strand of your life again.
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What a beautiful work of art!
And now we know why the thump didn’t get finished…lack of inspiration on plain jane mittens!
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