Pairings: Acadia/Wabi Mitts

I have been searching for the perfect pattern for two skeins of The Fiber Company’s Acadia (in the granite colorway) that I have been holding on to for quite a while.  I tried a few options, hats with lace and cable and various textures, none were right. 

Acadia Yarn (left), Wabi Mitts by Karen Templer (right)

I think I have finally found the perfect pattern to pair with this yarn, Wabi Mitts by Karen Templer.  They are a simple knitted mitt, with a contrasting purled thumb gusset.  This simplicity will let this yarn’s rustic charm shine.  The gauge is a little off, so I will have to add few stitches to make up for it.  As long as I am modifying, I think I’ll add a little length to the cuff.

Twist Collective Winter 2013

The Winter 2013 issue of Twist Collective is up, and it is full of great designs - I’m not just saying that because one of my own, Cypri, is included in this issue (more about that later).  If you are crazy for cables, like I am, you won’t be disappointed. 

Hepworth by Karolina Eckerdal (left), Thorntower by Robin Melanson (center), and Tarian by Thayer Preece Parker (right)

The first design that caught my eye is Hepworth.  This is the sort of cardigan I could live in, with just enough twisted stitch detail to keep the knitting interesting.  Thorntower is next on my list of must-knits.  I love those intricate cables and the curves of the hem and cuffs.  Then there is Tarian, a textured pullover with beautifully constructed seamless set in sleeves.  I really like the extra long sleeves with deep cuffs, it could keep me warm through the cold winter months.  There is so much more, I could go on and on…