Clepsydra Mittens
Just in time for "Snow-mageddon 2", we've got a new mitten pattern. (My apologies to those of you who are not in the mid-Atlantic or north eastern US. Our recent snows are a bit of an obsession in these parts.)
Introducing "Clepsydra".
Clepsydra: klep-si-druh“an ancient device for measuring time by the regulated flow of water or mercury through a small aperture.” -Dictionary.com
These mittens are worked in blissfully soft Creatively Dyed Yarns, Holi. Holi is a lovely blend of wool, alpaca & silk. If you've never used Dianne's yarns before, you're in for a treat. She's got an amazing way with colors. The wool, alpaca & silk blend makes this yarn blissfully soft and gives your projects a delicate halo.
The Clepsydra mittens have twisted cables that flow from cuff to fingertips. A cabled icord adds interest and rings the wrist. Worked in Creatively Dyed Yarn’s Holi (Wool, Alpaca, Silk) they are a decadent treat for yourself or gift for a dear friend.
Clepsydra (on Ravelry)
Measurements: Width 7.5” measured around palm, not including thumb. Length 10” overall, 5.5” from inside of thumb gusset to top.
Gauge: 22 sts & 32 rows=4”(10cm) in stockinette, blocked
Yarn: Creatively Dyed Yarn Holi; 50% Wool, 40% Alpaca, 10% Silk; approx 190 yds/173m per skein; Colorway: Merry, 1 skein
Needles: 1 set of 5 US 6/4mm DPN’s or size to obtain gauge
Additional materials: Scrap yarn, 2 place markers, cable needle (CN), tapestry needle
Price: $6.00 US
Your welcome! They are such pretty mittens! I'll have to get me some of that Holi, it looks and sounds really nice.
Posted by: Rocky Moreno | February 10, 2010 at 09:35 AM
Lovely! And the yarn looks super scrupmtious.
Posted by: Lisa | February 10, 2010 at 09:53 AM
Wow! Your patterns keep getting better and better. I love the cabled i-cord border especially.
Posted by: Lisaki | February 10, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Those are lovely, you have done it again!
Posted by: Carole | February 10, 2010 at 10:57 AM
i especially love the detailing at the cuff! i've never done a cabled i-cord before, but it's lovely!
Posted by: mai | February 10, 2010 at 01:09 PM
Stunning!
Posted by: Estella | February 10, 2010 at 03:41 PM
The pattern is wonderful!
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | February 10, 2010 at 04:03 PM
They were a pleasure to knit. I think everyone in my extended family is insisting on a pair now! :)
Posted by: Jodie | February 10, 2010 at 04:52 PM
These are so beautiful! I love all of your designs. Your kids are so lucky, the recipients of all your goodies!
Posted by: Debbie | February 10, 2010 at 05:37 PM
The mittens look fantastic. The right thing for the cold snowy winter days here in Germany.
Annegret
Posted by: Annegret | February 10, 2010 at 06:04 PM
Oh, those are pretty!
Posted by: ali | February 11, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Lovely pattern! This is a very nice pink too! A Canadian friend who has less snow than you do this year ;-)
Posted by: Maryse | February 11, 2010 at 09:11 PM
These are so pretty! I love the color and the pattern made me think of what music would look like in the air if one could see it!
Posted by: Lady | February 13, 2010 at 09:10 AM