Jennyarn

I am mitten-smitten!

There is no paucity of knitting patterns I would like to pursue. And yet how often am I captivated at first sight? There are beautiful designs from the distant past, from several years ago, from today. I cannot keep up with the plethora of new patterns being published left and right. Having paired down my Ravelry queue, it is now only in the 400’s…but still!

However when I saw the magical seahorse mittens - Hippocampus - by Torirot Design, any other knitting proclivity instantly dwindled in importance. I must knit these enchanting mittens right away! And the dear kitties were eager to offer assistance.

Tori Seierstad is the designer. I am in awe of her creative sense, and I adore her whimsical creations! It is not just about the knitting, it is about…art. Can you imagine your favorite illustrations from children’s books? They exist in a world of their own, usually a world richer and more pleasant than we live in. Tori charmingly captures that in her knitting! For me, anyway. And, as I am a practiced palindromist, how can I not be drawn to her word sense as well?!

yarn: Kauni Effektgarn 8/2, EQ rainbow

Every woman could do with some seahorse mittens! Certain cats, like Lulu, may appreciate them too. I have given away two pairs already. Someday soon I hope to have a pair of my own!

Here is a hat I knitted, Curly (Ravelry link), also by Torirot Design.

yarn: Baby Alpaca Brush by Plymouth