Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Yarn Along and the Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessing


It's been freezing here and wrist-warmers and fingerless mitts aren't quite warm enough, but these Totoro mittens (that you can download here) will be perfect double thickness with all the interwoven wool carried across the back. 


The instructions are really clear and easy to follow if you're used to knitting fair isle. I'm using Debby Bliss Cashmerino double knit so they are lovely and soft. It's only my second attempt at using circular needles and the loop was rather big and I had to pull it through the stitches...so it's not perfect, still needs the thumb inserting and a good pressing.  But by the second one I'd really got it down to a T! I think this one will be much better...and there's going to be no stopping me now...




I first  spotted these mittens over here where I also found this lovely little film The Fantastic  Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore from moonbot studios. I just had to share it with you too. I know that like me you are all book lovers so why not  make yourself a tea, herbal or otherwise and indulge in fifteen minutes viewing...this is such a gentle little film...


...and reading?  I haven't had much time this week but still intrigued by Sophie's World.


Joining in again with yarn along this week...


are you coming too...
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23 comments:

  1. Tracey ~ Clover15 February 2012 at 03:58

    Beautiful mittens! I haven't attempted fair isle yet, but really want to.
    Thanks for the video, it's great!
    Happy Yarn Along!

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  2. pinkundine15 February 2012 at 04:14

    The mittens look fab, I love the pattern and the colours you're using :)

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  3. momto515 February 2012 at 04:24

    totoro mitten!!! oh my goodness. my kids would just fall over. we love that movie. that mitten is amazing. :)

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  4. EMMA15 February 2012 at 04:31

    Fantastic mitts! I've made stripy ones but am not brave enough for patterned ones yet!

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  5. angelina15 February 2012 at 05:09

    you are a real smartypants - those mitts are tops. i doubt i could do such intricates - but by golly i'm gonna try. i just got jane austens knits mag in the mail today...... :))))))

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  6. Hurrayic15 February 2012 at 07:10

    Love the gray and cream colorway for those mitts - such a fun pattern. Love too how you placed it near that coordinating plate - who made it?

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    1. debby emadian15 February 2012 at 14:20

      Thank you Hurrayic. I got it from a Danish shop in London called Tiger...it was very cheap...It is signed on the back but I can't read the name. It's something like Rebecca Jaybo. i've tried a few different spellings but can't find anything about the designer, but you can check out the website if you like:

      http://www.tigerstores.co.uk/tiger_home/kitchen.html

      I can't see the plate on the website but there is a similar mug.

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  7. Cloudberry15 February 2012 at 08:37

    Love your Totoro mitten :) I have to find some yarn and make myself a pair I think ;)
    I started Sophie's world ages ago, but never finished it. There is a movie (in norwegian) made from the boos too. You can find the first part here with englisg text.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1hyQXg18vM&feature=related

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    1. debby emadian15 February 2012 at 14:22

      Thank you Hege. I wouldn't have been able to make them if I hadn't seen them on your blog first.

      Thanks for giving me the link for Sophie's World I'll go and have a look.

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  8. www.OhThePlacesWellRoll.com15 February 2012 at 08:42

    wow, those are beautiful. i am SO not ready to try something with so may different color stops and starts. um, actually i haven't tried anything with more than one color...

    :)
    jen

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  9. Lori ann15 February 2012 at 09:26

    love your mitts deb, they look adorable and so cozy. i'm making tea now, i'm anxious to see the movie, thank you!

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    1. debby emadian15 February 2012 at 14:51

      Oh I hope you like it Lori ann... I just thought it was so sweet...

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  10. karen15 February 2012 at 10:25

    Lovely mitts!! I really like the colors you paired together. I did see that video last week and had to send links to my kids so they could watch!

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  11. Lady Lavender of the Kitchen15 February 2012 at 13:04

    Oh! I absolutely LOVE those gloves! They remind me of my childhood summers in Japan and would be the perfect gift to knit up as a thank you for my friend in the hospital there.

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    1. debby emadian15 February 2012 at 14:23

      I'm sure they would really cheer your friend up they are so cute.

      I hope they soon get better.

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  12. Mary15 February 2012 at 13:08

    Your mitts look lovely, I haven't tried multi-color knitting yet. I also love your Kite lady plate...

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  13. Laura Smith16 February 2012 at 11:41

    That yarn color combo is so lovely! That gray is one of my favorites. Fixing tea now to watch the film. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. debby emadian17 February 2012 at 11:55

    Oh...I hope you enjoy it...

    Deb

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  15. Kylie17 February 2012 at 21:15

    Such cute mittens! The yarn looks super soft.

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  16. Tracey18 February 2012 at 04:57

    Such lovely mittens ... they look like they will be soft and warm. Stay rugged up against that cold, my dear.

    PS. That's such a sweet little film, thanks for the introduction.
    xx

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  17. debby emadian21 February 2012 at 00:41

    They are so cute aren't they...just finished in time for the forecast to promise high pressure...16 degrees tomorrow!

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