I started writing this post back in August but the school summer hols got the better of me and it didn't get finished so I thought I'd show you
now some of the things I started knitting over the summer.
As is usual for me in the hottest time of the year I started some winter
weight projects in the form of gloves, wristies and scarves…
"Fake Thrummed mittens"
Pattern: from the Purl Bee's lovely simple free pattern with tweaks
(see my ravelry project page for details). I love the look of thrummed
mittens and thought I could capture a similar feel by stranding a
thicker multi-coloured yarn. I'm pleased with how they're turning out and the stranding on the
inside makes them lovely and warm.
Yarns: Cascade heathers 220 in Aspen Heather 8011, with accents of Misti Alpacas hand paint chunky in Gemstones
"warmer wrists"
Pattern: wristwarmers with tweaks for the thicker yarn
Yarns: Madeline Tosh Vintage in Chambray and Ivy
"frothy scarf"
Pattern: Alpine Frost scarf by Amy O'Neil Houck
Yarns: Malabrigo yarn lace in Pearl
I'm also making slow and steady progress on the crochet blanket that I started earlier in the year, but more of that another time.
The seasons are definitely turning and colder weather is arriving so I'll be pressing on with these and wearing them all too soon. I'm also feeling in a baking mood, I think I'll be making an apple cake this week with the apples our heighbours have just given us from their tree
Can you feel the seasons shifting and are you all set for a change?
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PS: Thanks so much to Let's Knit for inviting me to guest post on their blog
little cotton rabbits 
What a brilliant idea to do a simple stranded pattern with a variegated / painted yarn to get colour changes for free! I can feel my startyitis kicking back in!!!!!
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I love the mittens, so pretty. The seasons are definitely changing, my hand knitted socks are back out of the drawer.
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That was a lovely little guest post Julie! 🙂
I love your fake thumbed mittens, all those gorgeous jewelled colours and your frothy scarf is amazing.
I do feel a change in the season but I’m afraid I always drag my feet into autumn, it’s hard to let go of summer!
V xxx
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Hi, we just moved to Arizona, so I’m not sure about the mittens, but I do really like the scarf. Plus, it’s crocheted!
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Hi Julie, What lovely knitting you have been up to. Love the mittens and pattern of dots. Yes, fall/autumn is here in the USA also. Good for getting back to knitting but I will miss the warmth.
I have so many projects to finish : (
xoRobin
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Beautiful work! I have been working on that alpine frost scarf for a couple of months. It’s an on-and-off project for me. Working with lacy yarn and a tiny hook can wear me out, but I am motivated to finish it, eventually. I have to tell you that I am a beginning knitter, and I bought your bunny egg cosy pattern last spring. Thank you for suggesting tutorial videos for some of the stitches involved. That really helped me a lot and expanded my knitting skills. I have had the courage to tackle more difficult knitting projects as a result of my success with the egg cosy!
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Oh my! Those mittens are exquisite, Julie. I think there will be many, many readers picking up their dusty needles after seeing this post! Inspiration indeed!
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What a great, chic little twist on the thrummed mitten! Great mod.
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Nice twist on the thrummed mitts—and how very smart of you to begin your winter knits during the summer holidays. Me? I usually wait until the first cold snap…..cast on my winter sweater….and finish just in time to put it away in the spring! (sigh)
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The season is definitely turning where I live. It’s much cooler now than it was even three weeks ago. All of these creations are beautiful, I especially love the thrummed mitts, the little bits of color look like hearts.
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Julie you are so very very clever! love love love your pretty mittens, just gorgeous.
I love Autumn and welcome it with open arms especially if it is accompanied by apple cake ;o)
love jooles xxx
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Beautiful mittens Julie. I love this time of year. Fresh crisp mornings and cooler evenings.
We had the most amazing cob web in the garden this morning, freshly spun and twinkling with the morning dew.
I have almost finished my very first crocheted blanket. Just the edge to complete. It’s lovely to sit with it heaped on my lap whilst I work, keeps me snug and warm on these chilly evenings.
I made some scrummy apple and vanilla crumbles at the weekend. They are safely tucked up in the freezer now, waiting to be scoffed with some creamy custard – yum!
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tous tes tricots sont magnifiques, les mitaines à points multicolores sont à croquer!! and your interview in “let’s knit” is great. Anne
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LOVE what you’ve done with those mittens 🙂 Funnily enough I’m also working on some mittens at the moment, but they are to go with my Downton Hat 🙂
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We went from 80 degree weather to 50 today!! Freezing. I was out and about with my sister in the big city and froze to death walking around in flip flops and a skirt. Duh!! Came home and grabbed sweat pants and wool socks and a sweatshirt. Much better.
I’ve not been knitting much lately but I have been enjoying yanking off wallpaper off of my walls………… Time for a change. And not just the seasons.
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You choose the most delicious yarns to work with. I now want to knit some cosy mittens for winter and as I am off to Yarndale on Saturday will be doing a little shopping I’m sure. Thanks for the inspiration x
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The season has for sure changed here, such a defining line between Summer and Auntumn this year and it’s been so misty this week, your new mitten are super cute.
Clare x
http://summerhousebythesea.blogspot.co.uk/
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Lovely lovely mittens! I really need to improve my knitting! The only knit i ever made is the Gap tasitic cowl ( found on Ravelry) . I have to find a knitting teacher asap.
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I am so madly in love with your version of Purl Bee’s classic mittens! They are so beautiful!
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Oh I like your fair isle mitts, they even look nice on the wrong side. The scarf looks so fine and delicate, it must take ages to do.
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I believe I will be making a dress for a girlie fox with the “thrummed mitten” stitches. It will look lovely. Nice work.
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Those mittens are so precious! I love the scarf too! Beautiful!:)
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I love those mittens! I definitely be giving them a try this winter 😀
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Oh Julie you need to stop inspiring us with so many fab knits – I’m now obsessed with colour work since knitting your seasonal dresses and have various mitts on the go – including some Alfredos after seeing yours in an earlier post – but now I want to make the fake thrummed ones too! xx
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Such lovely knits. Especially like your thrummbed mittens. Looking forward to seeing them finished!
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I haven’t done much knitting at all over the summer but now my WIPs are beckoning, especially after seeing all the beautiful things you’re making. I saw your scarf a few days ago on Ravelry and I love it! It looks so delicate and just perfect for this time of the year.
Great bit of guest blogging on Let’s Knit too!
Right, I’m off to find something to knit xxx
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The mittens are so pretty, I always love multiple colours on grey.
Autumn has definitely set in here, I love it! The Alpine Frost scarf is on my wish list too, it looks so good. Unfortunately I have the bad habit of starting winter projects when winter is halfway gone, oops.
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I just love following along with your projects.
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Lovely mittens ! Much less traumatic than the basket of little heads !!
I think the only way to recover from the fright is a slice or two of apple cake …
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oh, the apple cake sounds yummy and autumnal! Arm warmers and wrist warmers are the best for this time of year – yours are ever so pretty, Maggie x
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Hi Julie, I really love the mittens and scarf the colours are very complimentary of each other, now that Autumn is here and the days grow cold, I could do with some mittens 🙂 I am waiting to get some new wool for making a start on the fox toy , and getting so excited for the other animal patterns 🙂 love seeing your work and reading your posts, good tidings to you and the family 🙂 xx
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Hi Julie – I have just found your blog, as I am new to,this blogging thing, and I am enthralled with your work. Alas, I cannot knit like you do, but I love admiring the work. It’s so inspiring . My mom could knit very well, but I always preferred crochet. I’ve gone back a ways in your blog to discover more about you, and I must say I have so much respect for how you handle the situation with your son. You sound like a wonderful family. Keep up the good work. I will keep you in my prayers, AND on my blog list! xxoo. JO
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The mittens look brill!
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Those mittens are so beautiful but bringing all of those yarns along the back is mind boggling. Love all your colors and hope some day to have one of your sweet, sweet animals. Hope your son is doing well. I am a speech therapist and we have a new program this year at my school. We are fully including 7 sweet boys who are all on the spectrum. Things are going great.
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Hi Julie. I have read the lovely article in Knitting and Crochet magazine about you. I’m glad your considerable knitting talents are being noticed by a wider audience. Well done. Xx
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A lovely post altogether, but I really do adore those mittens. Beautiful.
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