Variation on a Theme
It may have become clear from previous posts but I am completely smitten with mittens. Working with more than one colour and being able to add designs to these charming little items have not diminished this infatuation. The image of the bird has also been an inspiration to me before (see Birds of a Feather Shrug). While I always swear I’m done with mittens for a bit each time I complete a pair, it never seems to take. I am also quite inspired by some of the images and icons of Canada as of late, cowichan sweaters being one. These mittens combine each of these loves.
They are knit with one of my very favorite yarns, Blue Sky Alpacas Sport. This yarn is warm and just the right amount of fuzziness for my taste, that is to say . The lining (of course there is a charming lining!) is made with the super soft Brushed Suri which makes these mittens extra insulated. They are a bit of warm deliciousness as the weather gets chilly.
My lovely cousin Danielle was kind enough to model them for me and she thought they were perfect for our walk through Beacon Hill Park in Victoria. I used Blue Sky Alpacas Sport, 2 skeins molasses, 1 skein streaky brown, 1 skein cream for the outside and for the mitten lining (optional but really fabulous): Blue Sky Alpacas Brushed Suri 2 skeins whipped cream.
My hands are rather large (8 inches around) so I knit them on 3.5mm needles and they fit well. If your hands are a little smaller you may want to change your needle size. The mittens seemed rather large as I was knitting them but the lining made a big difference. They really filled out with a little whipped cream in them 
To purchase this pattern for $7 you can visit my Ravelry page or you can click here to order via paypal and the pattern will be emailed to you.
