Pattern: Nagu Selbu
Yarn: Adriafil Sierra Andina in Light Gray and White
Needles: US Size 1 (magic loop method)
These mitten are just so perfect. Sitting down and knitting a pair of fair isle mittens has always been something I've wanted to do but set aside for other projects. When my dissertation advisor told me she would be retiring this year, I knew this was the perfect project to give to her. These mitten took some time to knit (especially as I tend to be a little slow when it comes to colorwork), but the end result is just what a I wanted: something unique, long-lasting, and beautiful. My advisor has given so much of her time to helping me through my program, it felt like the least I could do.
The (free!) pattern is extra special given the story behind it. The pattern comes from the designer's Norwegian mother-in-law's paternal grandmother's hand knit mittens. It's always such a treat when two things I really love: history and knitting, come together.
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