Clepsydra in Berroco Ultra Alpaca - Raveled
Lately I can't get enough of neutral yarns - ivory, gray, taupe, camel - if they are heathered even better. So when I ordered yarn to make my second Ida's Kitchen from Webs back in December I added in a few skeins of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Worsted in Winter White & Steal Cut Oats to my shopping cart.
I've wanted to re-knit Clepsydra for a while. I thought they'd really shine in a neutral with the cabled i-cord cuff highlighted in a contrasting color. These are colors that I know I'll wear a lot and the alpaca yarn is warm enough to brave frigid NJ temps in January and February.
I'm heading out to Vogue Knitting Live in a few hours. These mittens and a bag filled with other samples of my designs are coming with me. I'll be at the Down Cellar Booth (#1601, 1603 & 1502) on Saturday from 11-12 & Sunday from 12-1. If you're at the market on either day stop by and say "hi".
Now that these are done I'm off to find a project to take with me. I think it might be a hat to match these mittens.
Those are adorable. I love the i-cord cuff!
Posted by: RebKnitz | January 21, 2011 at 11:43 AM
These are super lovely! You probably OD'ed on color in the Ida's Kitchen :D I love the overlayed left and right twists. Very geometrically pleasing :)
Posted by: Preita | January 21, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: dclulu | January 21, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Stunning mittens! Have fun in NYC.
Posted by: Melanie | January 21, 2011 at 02:24 PM
Your instinct was right they are perfect! Enjoy Vogue Knitting Live!
Posted by: kelly | January 21, 2011 at 02:24 PM
I love wearing in the mornings going to work to keep my hands warm.
Posted by: Rockymoreno | January 21, 2011 at 03:58 PM
so right - it's FREEZING in chicago!
Posted by: Breean Elyse | January 21, 2011 at 04:15 PM
These are awesome!
Posted by: Debbie | January 21, 2011 at 04:39 PM
i am in love with these. and i'm a fan of Berroco ultra alpaca. and the name...steel cut oats! it's all too good!
have a great time!
Posted by: sarah | January 21, 2011 at 04:53 PM
I've emailed you about my love for my Hamamelis, but wanted to check back in to say that I just made my first Thorpe. And I love it too. Most importantly, its the first thing in a 5 year knitting career that my husband has ever wanted. In fact, it was meant for my son, but he's "stolen" it. Thanks for yet another beautiful pattern. You are VERY talented!
Posted by: Carolyn | January 21, 2011 at 06:08 PM
I too love that yarn. These are wonderful!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 21, 2011 at 08:55 PM
I am a HUGE neutrals fan. These mittens are absolutely breathtaking!
Posted by: nicole | January 21, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Love the I-cord binding. I have to stop reading about that and try it. Enjoy the weekend!
Posted by: Suzanne | January 22, 2011 at 07:04 AM
I just finished a pair of Strago mittens in similar colors and I so agree with you: neutrals are where it's at!
Posted by: Heather | January 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Those mittens are beautiful!
Posted by: Cottage1945 | January 24, 2011 at 07:18 PM
These are great! A Hat would be great to go along.
Posted by: Claudia | February 02, 2011 at 07:23 PM
love these!! thanks
Posted by: cyndy | February 10, 2011 at 09:35 AM