I finished another pair of mittens for NaKniMitMo. These are the Selbuvotter mittens I promised Dale last year when I made a pair for me. Yeah, it took a while. But I’m pretty sure he thinks they were worth waiting for.
The pattern is NHM #12. I had Dale go through the whole Selbuvotter book and these were the ones he chose.
The yarn is Mission Falls 1824 Wool. It was nice to work with – soft and smooshy – but it bled a bit when I blocked the mittens. There are a few spots where the white looks a bit blue but I’m probably the only one who really notices it. Still, it was a disappointment and I didn’t expect this yarn to do that.
I changed the thumb a bit and knit this star design from a different chart in the book. I just thought it would look better and I’m glad I did it.
They go great with his Civil War uniform and he wore them to the annual meeting on Saturday. He said he showed them off a bit and everyone was impressed. I couldn’t be more pleased!
Nora Said,
Fabulous mittens!
DebbieB Said,
Beautiful! I’d love a pair for myself! Now to actually KNIT a pair…
Rhonda Said,
They are lovely and they make the outfit. Any chance a pair can wing their way to Japan? : )
Kathy Said,
They look awesome! And perfect with his uniform!!
Anne Said,
They look great with his uniform! And he made a nice pick in the pattern too – manly, but still interesting.
margene Said,
Gorgeous! I’m having serious mitten envy.
Robin in VA Said,
VERY impressive!
I have mixed feelings about Mission Falls yarns.
LittleWit Said,
The mittens looks wonderful.
Mary K. in Rockport Said,
Wait a minute – when were zippers invented? Or is that a watch chain?
Wool Winder Said,
They turned out great and they fit just right!
Karen Said,
Wonderful mittens! Imagine Dale showing off his mittens. That is the highest compliment.
Julie Said,
They do look great with his uniform. I’m not surprised he showed them off a bit
deb Said,
Look how proud he looks! I just love that book and all the mittens in it. Nice work, Carole!
Chris Said,
I bet they are toasty – and they do look great with his uniform!
Kate Said,
love them!
I have those same mittens in orange/white… they are my favorite mittens. 
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
Excellent mittens. I love the thumbs up model shot. Off to knit some mittens for myself- much plainer-out of necessity today.
Kathode Ray Tube Said,
Beautiful mittens…hard to imagine my husband’s grandmother knitted at least 1 pair of these for all 12 of her grandchildren!
lisa Said,
Those are stunning! I lusted after the mission falls 1924 when it first came out, loved the colors… then I got some and was not very pleased with it (just a hat so who cares!). Glad you had a good experience with it.
And I love that Dale is standing in front of a sign that says “homemade”!
Barbara-Kay Said,
Not surprised on the bleeding…blue is almost guaranteed to bleed. You’re right, though…I don’t see it.
I hadn’t thought of this pattern for historical reenactment, but they haven’t changed the motifs for centuries, so bingo!
jillian Said,
They are incredible! And nothing like a man that appreciates the handknits
Joy Said,
Great mittens, great model! I’d be inclined to drop the yarn company a line and mention the problem – can’t hurt and they should know about it.
Deanna Said,
The mittens are g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s! You do beautiful work, Carole!
MackenzieH Said,
Oh how pretty! That book is my knitting motivation…I’m working on my first project in the round, which puts me one step closer!
Bridget Said,
I just made a hat using Mission Falls, and it is nice and soft. Hmmm, it’s a gift, I hope it won’t fade on everything once it’s washed …
*LOVE* the picture of your husband in full regalia with his mittens!
Carrie Said,
Those look great! I’ve been tempted to make some for my cousins in Switzerland, and seeing yours is pushing me a little further down the “road to ruin”.
HB Said,
Those mittens rock! And I also think your blog does! Go check out my blog – I gave you an award today!
Betty Said,
Awesome mittens for a great guy!
Sarah Said,
Those are beautiful mittens and really do look wonderful with the uniform. I had the same thing happen with my husband’s hat of the same yarn and colors. Being the great guy that he is, he said it made it look even better.
susan Said,
The mittens are awesome! Is this a secret, coded message that means you’re coming out to Salt Lake to take the class with Terri Shea??
Beth Said,
They look great and really go well with his uniform!
Joanne Said,
Beautiful mittens and beautifulwork! Nice job, as usual!
Kim Said,
What a great job you did on Dale’s mittens. Definitely a thumbs up!
jill Said,
Really wonderful mittens. They make for a warm officer. Love the thumb modification. Clever girl!
Sylvia Said,
Your colourwork gauge looks perfectly even. Lovely!
The juxtaposition of the mittens with the uniform is truly excellent (and historically possible, yes?). Dale is redefining the entire concept of the husband model!
Lucia Said,
Did Civil war soldiers wear Selbuvotter mittens?
They’re lovely. I suppose (having joined the MAL) I should knit some mittens pretty soon.
Big Alice Said,
Oooh, they’re gorgeous! They must be really warm – I need to knit my next pair out of a larger wool but tighter. I did some out of fingering weight and they are a little loose.
mai Said,
beautiful mittens! glad dale likes them
Cookie Said,
Gorgeous mittens!
Karen Said,
They really do go nicely with his uniform. Nice knitting Carole!
blogless sharon Said,
out of this world. you have mad skills
Manise Said,
Love those! Just got the book and have been poring over it. Looks like a thumbs up. Nice job!
Norma Said,
They’re wonderful! And machine washable! I’m surprised, also, that the Mission Falls bled. Very strange.
Kat Said,
Those are great! I have the book, and love browsing it.
Laurie Said,
Those are wonderful! I especially like the thumbs up picture.
Jean Said,
Just a little tidbit, Shout has a paperlike product that will pick up any loose dyes in water and prevent bleeding, it may even be able to remove the discoloration even now so you may want to try it the next time you wash these mittens. I’ve used it many times with success (as long as I did not dry the garment in dryer). Beautiful mittens.
Carol Said,
Sorry about the yarn bleed but you really can’t notice it. They are beautiful mittens. That book is on my wish list!
elizabeth Said,
And everyone should be impressed! They’re gorgeous!
Jan Said,
Beautiful, beautiful gloves. Please, please feature Dale on your Eye Candy Friday photo post!! ( Is there a Dale Fan Club?)
Betty in Texas Said,
thumbs up is right! it’s a nice touch the poster behind Dale says “”handmade”. LOL
Stephanie Said,
Great mittens! I love the black and white, which is actually my favorite color combo. I have been thinking of a new pair of mittens, but haven’t actually made it to selecting a pattern and yarn. All in good time, I suppose.
LisaK Said,
Great mittens. Very handsome indeed!
Ina Said,
Magnificent mittens! And the north star design seems ‘specially appropriate for a Union officer.
Teyani Said,
they are so wonderful.
I wish that you lived next door – we could have done stranding together, and you could teach me a thing or three
I would have been so upset about the yarn bleeding in the wash. dang. Good news is that it will usually wash out on subsequent washing (since the dye didn’t stick to the black to begin with)
Just do NOT add anything like vinegar to the wash (don’t know if anyone suggested that) because it will make the dye stick where ever it happens to land on the mitts. (not a good plan).
JessaLu Said,
Beautiful mittens!
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Lynne Said,
They are awesome, indeed. Very manly!