So bloglines and I are still on the outs. It's too bad really, because I have a great FO to share today...mitteny goodness!
Over the weekend I went to Boston and hung out with some really great knit bloggers, friends all (I know that I am leaving a few people out, there were a lot of people!). In addition to eating, camera-talk, yarn-shopping and sight-seeing, there was some mitten trading. I made some mittens for the Philistine.
I think she likes them, she seems suitably whelmed with the finished product.
These mittens are from the same pattern as my frogged white mitten disaster. There were some interesting design features in the pattern. The tree of paradise design for the palm was pretty interesting in the finished product (although a pain to keep track of while knitting).
The cables kept the pattern really interesting and the bobbles were fun. It helped that there were not too many bobbles (I do think there is such a thing). The rustic aran weight yarn that I used gave me a way different gauge than the reccommended worsted that the pattern suggests and that I was originally using, so I had to modify the pattern slightly. I was afraid that the mittens would be too big, but I think it worked out in the end. I mean, if the Philistine herself gives the finished product two thumbs up, who am I to argue? Details in the gallery and on the rav.
And since it is Wednesday and the Pushing Daisies episode tonight sounds cute, I am going to post a pie. I am cheating, but whatever. I made two apple pies to share last weekend (pie goodness!), and the report was that they were tasty (I am sure the locally made ice cream that Diana had on hand didn't hurt either). Pie recipe was from Joy of Cooking, 1972 reprint (naturally). The curst recipe was the patee brisee pastry liberally modified by me with a goodly amount of extra sharp New York cheddar-because that is how I roll.
I am making the same pie tonight whilst watching the Piehole Wednesday-inspiring show (we went apple picking on Monday, I hope you did something suitably exciting as well), so it's not totally cheating. Apple pie with a cheddar pastry crust. I will try for something more original and exciting next week. Till then, I will leave you with some apple-picking joy (or rather, more goodness).
The first apple he picked all by himself. It was a big deal.
So Pretty! I made a golden pair too and my daughter has worn them for 2 years - still looking fine~
and you're right - you didn't come through on bloglines - I found the mitts on Ravelry.
Enjoy your pie tonight!
Posted by: Pat | October 15, 2008 at 05:49 PM
I got you on Bloglines just fine! Yea!!! Hey, those mittens are awesome. Love the color. All the photos are great!
Posted by: Lindar | October 15, 2008 at 06:53 PM
WOW OH WOW, those mitts are amazing. I love the palm side.
Posted by: Oiyi | October 15, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Those are really cool mittens! Glad you all had some fun together!
Your feed didn't pick up for me on Bloglines. :( Have you tried Feedburner? It's free and it seems to help a lot with bloglines.
Posted by: tiennie | October 15, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Last year cowls. This year mittens. Next year.. hats? Just my guess, but it's probably too obvious. =) Lovely mittens lady! Jealous of your hangout time and also that pie! I'm thinking an anniversary pie for my parents next week just might be the thing! Google reader loves you! =)
Posted by: yaiAnn | October 16, 2008 at 12:09 AM
what a fun time! too bad I didn't know about the meet up - i'm only an hour from Boston!
first apple - destinted not to be the last!
Posted by: stacey | October 16, 2008 at 07:40 AM
love, love those mittens! sounds like you had a grat time.
Posted by: katie | October 16, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Your mittens were such a great orangey color, and perfectly made. That pie was sooooo good. Thanks for making it!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | October 16, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Those mittens look great!
Posted by: whitney | October 16, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Did he have to climb a tree to get it? That makes it so much more fun!!
Posted by: Stephanie B | October 16, 2008 at 04:38 PM
It was great to finally meet you! How cute is he with his first picked apple? Such a cutie!
Posted by: Maritza | October 16, 2008 at 05:38 PM
LOVE the mittens! Love. Them. Oh, she's one lucky lady! My friend from Maine says the bigger the better with mittens because then you can layer with gloves if you want. Like a ritzy, knit over coat for the functional slum underneath, Maine style I guess ;-)
Hooray for apple picking! One of my favorite things to do. I am missing this entire season sitting on my couch. Blech. Little Sir definitely looks like a proud picker.
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | October 16, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Mittens and pie what a joy. I long to be a your level. I'm attempting fingerless. Maybe I should just try mittens. It will get cold. Lil Sir looks so cute!
Posted by: Kwana | October 17, 2008 at 11:24 AM
I have officially scorned Bloglines so hopefully Google Reader will be better about picking up your posts!
Nice mitts, lovely color and I can see why Meghan gave them two thumbs up!
Posted by: Rachel | October 18, 2008 at 07:30 PM
How could she not LOVE those mittens!?!??! They're adorable!
Posted by: Nell | October 19, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Bloglines picked it back up just for me to see my favorite mittens. Not that I've made them, but I will. Lovely job.
Posted by: Theresa | October 20, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Sounds like you all had a great time up in Boston! I love the mittens, too. They're cheddar cheese colored to match the pie! (this is a good thing:) )
Posted by: Kelly | October 20, 2008 at 08:40 AM
I am so hungry now! I love those mittens, especially the color. Very nice pick.
Posted by: Cassy | October 20, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Love the mittens!
Also, love the pic of Little Sir with his first picked-apple. Wish I could go apple picking with you!
Posted by: Stacey | October 20, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I love those mittens ! Very nice. I just completed a 100.5 inch project of cables and bobbles. You are right, there is such a thing as too many bobbles.
The pie looks delish and the Joy of Cooking is the best cookbook ever (I think).
Posted by: Carolyn | October 20, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Mittens and pie look fantastic, and Little Sir is adorable with his apple. Good to meet you in Boston :)
Posted by: Danielle | October 20, 2008 at 05:04 PM