I participated in the Swap-bot Warm Hands, Warm Hearts swap and made this pair of Mrs. Beeton’s for my pal, who lives in Sweden. This was my first time knitting with beads, and I really liked the effect. I used the Cascade Bollicine leftover from the Think Pink ruffled scarf and Rowan Felted Tweed. The ruffles were tricky for me for no good reason; they’re not actually difficult. I think I just worked on these when I was tired. They’re a fast knit, especially once the ruffles are connected. I didn’t read the pattern thoroughly, or I probably would have selected a mohair in the same color as the wool–you carry them together for the cuff. I couldn’t figure out the picot cast off (again, probably due to my being tired), so I cast off and then made a little edging using a simple crochet stitch. Here’s another photo:
I will for sure make these again, for myself, and maybe even for Christmas gifts. I just love the romantic look of them, and they don’t take much yarn at all. Plus, they’re useful–just what Mrs. Beeton would have approved of, don’t you think?
So pretty.
Thank you for reminding me of these. A little while ago somebody made them – I think it was Kate – Aastrikke. I wanted to make them then and couldn’t remember the name and was too lazy to look for them in her posts.
Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU
I adore these! I made a pair in almost the same colors last year. I was thinking of making some black or white ones to go with any jacket. Yours are so pretty.