
But I decided to play a bit with colour, and this was the result:

Now the pattern and colour repeats on the central part of both mitts is exactly the same, but because of the different colour edging it changes the whole "look" of them doesn't it? I haven't quite decided which one I prefer yet. Anyway, when I get a chance the pattern will be written up and posted.
Also on the pins is this:

Here's a closeup of the stitch pattern:

Once again, pattern will appear once I'm happy with the final result.
Today, while browsing Ravelry, I discovered this gorgeous pattern - Bluebird.
[caption id="attachment_2301" align="aligncenter" width="432" caption="Picture used with kind permission of Designs by Romi"]

You can see a few more pictures here, and here is the link to purchase the pattern. (And while you're on Rosemary's website, do have a look at her beautiful shawl pins.) I've not had much time to indulge in lace knitting recently, but I'm planning to make this once I have dyed up my stock of Assynt Mist, which will hopefully be arriving with me next week. Assynt Mist is a new addition to my range, and it has a fibre content of 70% superfine kid mohair and 30% silk. I've test dyed some already, and it takes the dye beautifully. I'm very excited about it. Many of you know of my fondness for Rowan's Kidsilk Haze, and I have been looking for a base that is similar in fibre content to this for some time, and I think I've got it now.
While on the subject of birds, we had a little confused visitor yesterday.

You can see how tiny she was by the size of her head in relation to Stevan's thumb. Unfortunately she flew into the window, and Stevan went out to see if she was alright, and she was very stunned, so he picked her up and bought her indoors to keep her warm for a wee while. Eventually she perked up, opened her eyes, and started to take an interest, so Stevan took her back out to let her go. She flew away quite happily!
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1 From Anne - 06/11/2009, 18:04
2 From Amanda - 07/11/2009, 00:37
3 From Jill Richards - 07/11/2009, 20:28