Queen of Shadows
To close out 2008, here’s another free pattern for you. I made these fingerless gloves and cowl for Mr. G’s mom for Christmas, and now that I have a few relaxing days up home I’ve polished up the instructions. I knit the set using some scrummy Rio de la Plata 3-Ply Thread that’s been marinating in the stash: the plump, soft plies give beautiful stitch definition and the kettle-dyed “Rabbit” gray shifts ever so slightly in hue. (Rio de la Plata has inexplicably discontinued this gorgeous yarn; their Lana del Artista seems quite similar, but I haven’t seen it in person to tell. The yardage is a little less, but 3 skeins would still suffice. Any soft, heavy Aran weight will serve.) I chose the Shadow Cable from Barbara Walker’s first treasury, cast on a picot edge for a touch of dramatic flair, and designed on the fly.
Here’s the PDF: Queen of Shadows Fingerless Gloves and Cowl
How about some more pictures?
Happy knitting for 2009!
Posted: December 30th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
what a lovely set. i am sure your mother in law must have been extremely pleased.
Posted: December 30th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
The set is just lovely. Thanks for the pattern.
Posted: December 30th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I love them! Thanks!
Posted: December 30th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
They’re beautiful! Thank you for the pattern!
Posted: December 30th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Oh, I just used that cable yesterday. It’s a fun one!
Posted: December 30th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
What a gorgeous cowl and gloves. Beautiful color in the yarn too. Thank you so much for putting the time into letting us share your pattern too.
Posted: December 30th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
What a beautiful set! Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Posted: December 30th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
They are lovely — thank you for sharing them with us! The composition of your photos is really special — it is perfect for the cowl and gloves.
Posted: December 31st, 2008 at 5:29 am
The gloves and the cowl are lovely – so is the brooch. Happy New Year Sarah, may it be a good one for you and your family! Best wishes from Tone
Posted: December 31st, 2008 at 6:27 am
gorgeous sarah!! and your hair is looking mighty cute as well
Posted: December 31st, 2008 at 8:03 am
Those are gorgeous! Thank you so much for these beautiful patterns and have a great 2009!
Posted: December 31st, 2008 at 1:44 pm
What gorgeous designs. I have saved both of them. They will be perfect for using up my handspun yarn. I especially love the shaping on the mitts. Thank you x
Posted: December 31st, 2008 at 3:32 pm
It’s a beautiful set, Sarah. Love the stitch pattern you chose and how the cowl can be worn open and closed, both equally gorgeous. Your MIL is a lucky woman!
Happy Holidays and I wish you and Mr. G a wonder-filled 2009.
Posted: January 1st, 2009 at 8:56 am
so very pretty, sara. i wanted to tell you, the other day (maybe saturday i think) i was in knit purl with my mother in law. i thought you might still work there so i asked about your where abouts and the ladies told me you had left a few minutes earlier. shucks, would have loved to say hello in person. maybe next time we are up. happy new year!
Posted: January 1st, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous patterns! You did a lovely job.
Posted: January 2nd, 2009 at 6:43 am
Such beautiful handknits and photos, too! Have a wonderful new year.
Posted: January 4th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Someday I aspire to be able to knit things that well. The are so beautiful. And the color is scrumptious. My workplace is so cold that I need a pair of those gloves…no joke! I have a heating pad that I lay over my lap to stay warm. However, my knitting skills have not progressed to something that complicated. One of my resolutions for 2009 is: Learn to knit something besides a scarf. My boyfriend got a huge kick out of that one. It’s good to have aspirations I said.
Posted: January 6th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Love the couple, and the circular needle pin is an eyecandy!
Posted: January 10th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Those are great! Thank you so much for the pattern. Love, love, love the doors you are pictures in front of. Wherever are those?
Posted: February 23rd, 2010 at 3:57 pm
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