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January 13, 2008
Knitting mittens
I'm knitting a pair of mittens from the Norwegian book Håndplagg til bunader og folkedrakter. This book is really gorgeous, it has 300 pages filled with patterns traditional handcoverings from Norway (gloves, mittens and wrist warmers), all replicas of museum pieces. Francesca has a blog entry with some pictures from the book.
Here is a glimpse of the mittens in progress:
These mittens are from Sør-Varanger, way up in the north of Norway. I would love to visit there, but it's 3,063 km according to Google Maps. Maybe someday....
They knit up really fast because of the gauge of 25 st to 10 cm (6.25 spi). Most patterns in the book have gauges of 35-40 st to 10 cm (8.75-10 spi). I'm not afraid of a small gauge, but it's nice to be able to finish something quickly every now and then. Although it's not like we really need mittens over here right now, with temperatures of around 7C/45F. And besides, they're just an addition to the stash of mittens I've made before... I like having a choice!
Posted by saartje at January 13, 2008 2:37 PM
Comments
That is one gorgeous collection of mittens!
Posted by: Sabrina at January 13, 2008 4:12 PM
I love all your mittens! It is nice to have choices :)
Posted by: jennsquared at January 13, 2008 4:15 PM
Wat weer een prachtige post! Mooie sfeerfoto's en een mooie tekst. Inspirerend!
Posted by: Tijm at January 13, 2008 4:23 PM
What a nice collection !
I love the embroidery ones ! Of course the others are really nice too, but they are less original ;o)
Posted by: Angsoka at January 13, 2008 4:24 PM
Lovely, lovely mittens. Both the ones in the book and the ones you've made. All that colour work is beautiful. It seems to be a great book.
Posted by: Lise at January 13, 2008 4:31 PM
That window sill shot of all your mittens is truly stunning, you certainly do have a choice, don't you!!
Posted by: Heather at January 13, 2008 5:32 PM
I love the collection of mittens! The pair you're working on will fit in perfectly...
Posted by: Loribird at January 13, 2008 6:00 PM
Wow, that certainly is a lot of mitten choice! They are all really gorgeous. Makes me think I shold get a a whole mitten wardrobe, too!
Posted by: Julie at January 13, 2008 6:12 PM
Your collection of mittens is beautiful and inspiring! I have just completed my first-ever pair of mitts, and I'm keen to make more. Perhaps soon I'll have a collection to choose from like you do. I enjoy your blog very much!
Posted by: Tracy WW at January 13, 2008 6:18 PM
What a beautiful collection! I have a mitten virus too right now and I'm knitting pair after pair. *^v^*
Posted by: Joanna Kostrzewa at January 13, 2008 6:28 PM
ALL your mittens are so beautiful! Thank you for showing them all, as it justifies my current desire to knit MORE mittens!
Posted by: Siri at January 13, 2008 7:01 PM
Dat boek lijkt me prachtig. Jou wanten zijn ook schitterend, je hebt al een mooie voorraad gemaakt. Lijkt me moeilijk kiezen!
Posted by: Hannah at January 13, 2008 7:08 PM
what a nice collection you have !
i love all of them
Posted by: barbotine at January 13, 2008 7:39 PM
This book is beautiful!
I have it too and I just want to make all of the mitts, gloves and mittens :) - Someday...
Posted by: Hege at January 13, 2008 7:40 PM
your mitten collection is lovely!
Posted by: emily at January 13, 2008 8:12 PM
I agree, a fantastic mitten collection. I love the grey ones with the embroidery decoration. Could you please tell me where the pattern is from?
Posted by: Zoe at January 13, 2008 8:34 PM
I love your mitten collection! It reminds me a little of my sock collection... and I'm inspired to do the same with a mitten collection!
Posted by: Nicole at January 13, 2008 9:15 PM
Your work is absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: Rachel at January 13, 2008 9:25 PM
A lovely addition to your collection
Posted by: Sarah at January 13, 2008 9:50 PM
Oh my ... so very pretty! I love them all!
Posted by: kerry at January 13, 2008 10:16 PM
Prachtig gezicht al die wanten op een rij en wat een mooi boek, hebbe!!!
Posted by: siem at January 13, 2008 10:57 PM
Your mittens are beautiful! I'm so jealous of your time and talent. :)
Posted by: Abbey at January 13, 2008 10:59 PM
wow. love your mittens! i've never done anything so detailed.
i highly recommend the north of norway. i was up in tromso, hammerfest and even the nordkapp this summer. absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: elise at January 14, 2008 12:05 AM
All of your mittens are so beautiful! You make me want to make myself a wardrobe full of all kinds of fun accessories.
Posted by: Alisha at January 14, 2008 12:40 AM
Gasp - your mitten collection is divine! I've really got to get busy and knit more of these!
Posted by: Steph VW at January 14, 2008 12:43 AM
Oooh I just love your mittens. I am so jealous of your collection - and they are so inspiring!
Posted by: rfg at January 14, 2008 4:14 AM
Your mitten collection is absolutely beautiful. Your creations are always so lovely and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Cassie at January 14, 2008 4:55 AM
That photo of the mittens all in a row is absolutely breathtaking. I was very happy to check your blog and see an update so soon after the last. :)
Jen
Posted by: Jen at January 14, 2008 5:39 AM
Wat een mooie wantenverzameling heb jij !!
Posted by: Tulipe67 at January 14, 2008 8:51 AM
What a lovely collection of mittens; thanks for sharing it with us. Good to see you back at blogging, too. (but who am I to comment on that, being blogless myself?)
Posted by: Marijke at January 14, 2008 10:38 AM
Leuk, al die wanten. Fijn ook dat je me opmerkzaam maakte op de log van Francesca. Prachtige log vol insprirerende dingen.
Posted by: annita at January 14, 2008 11:57 AM
Your mittens are absolutely wonderful! I love the simple grey pair on the end with the beautiful embroidery. That's a skill I would love to learn myself.
And if you could stop to visit Lene in Finland first, getting to the uppermost reaches of Norway might not be so hard. ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. at January 14, 2008 4:22 PM
Oh wat zijn ze mooi allemaal, ik vind die eenvoudige grijze en witte met bloemetjes ook helemaal geweldig!
Posted by: Angelique at January 14, 2008 4:57 PM
wow, ik ben een beetje jaloers op dat rijtje daar op de vensterbank... misschien toch eens wat wantjes breien binnenkort...
ps (hou mijn blog in de gaten voor een kleine deja vu... ;-)
Posted by: saskia at January 14, 2008 5:12 PM
Your mittens are so inspiring to me as I have just started to knit my first stranded pair. Your work is lovely. Will be back to visit again!
Posted by: lucy at January 14, 2008 6:44 PM
So many pretty patterns! It is a good idea to have several on hand. I especially like the embroidery on top. Maybe someday I'll be brave enough to try that.
Posted by: Marie N. at January 14, 2008 7:20 PM
So beautiful these mittens are. Ah, I wish I would have learned Norwegian from my grandmother...
Posted by: Amber at January 15, 2008 6:38 AM
Geen sneeuw en kou? Dan kijken we toch gewoon naar deze prachtige wanten! Erg mooi om ze zo naast elkaar te zien liggen.
Posted by: Marijgje at January 15, 2008 9:12 AM
if only I could read and understand norvegian...this book seems to be full of pieces of art !!! really gorgeous.
Posted by: Lauréole at January 15, 2008 10:12 AM
Wow,Sarj, mittens are works of art. Would love to have a collection like this someday. Visited
Amsterdam for first time this year, and loved it.
I am of Dutch descent. Had some pufferjie and bitterballen. YUMM!
Posted by: Laurie at January 15, 2008 2:01 PM
As usual - very cool post. The mittens are really cool. I especially like that they are based on museum pieces. When they're finished, will you post any more info on the history of those mittens? You should!
Love the window mittens. They're lovely!
PS. I'm starting my first pair of Selbu mitts!
Posted by: Rani at January 15, 2008 9:10 PM
Oh, I love your mittens!!! What a beautiful display! It would appear that your voyage would truly take you to the ends of the earth! It would be fun to go, however!
Posted by: Elinor at January 16, 2008 4:41 AM
hoi saartje,
wat een heerlijk plaatje al die wanten op een rij. als mijn huidige paar sokken klaar is (voor het eerst op korte chineese naaldjes) ga ik me ook maar eens op wanten storten....... misschien.
maar het ziet er zoooooo leuk uit bij je.
groetjes marion.
Posted by: Marion at January 16, 2008 4:32 PM
what a gorgeous selection of mittens to pick from each morning.
Posted by: madelinetosh at January 17, 2008 3:20 PM
That is a great collection of mittens! As you say, it is nice to have some to choose between. Grootjes from Norway
Posted by: Hobbygåsa at January 17, 2008 4:22 PM
Ik ben bezig om de Grolse wanten uit landleven te breien. Ik ben aangeland bij de duim en snap het niet meer. Hoe prop ik twaalf hokjes in zes steken. Ik hoop dat je me uitleg kunt geven, want mijn moeder kan ik het niet meer vragen, omdat zijn in oktober is overleden. Ik wil de wanten graag breien voor mijn vader.
b.v.d. Ina.
Posted by: Ina Aitink at January 18, 2008 1:14 PM
Hoi Saartje,
Hoe ben je aan dat prachtige boek gekomen? Ik heb geprobeerd het te bestellen maar ze kunnen het niet leveren in Nederland, zo schijnt.
Breigroeten, Ellen.
Posted by: Ellen at January 18, 2008 6:08 PM
Love the mittens, Saartje! You have inspired me to gather mine up for a "group photo" to post on my blog. I like having choices also.
Would you try to give us a phonetic explanation on how to pronounce your name? I would like to say it in my mind even though I may never use it. I am only guessing that it might be "Sort-yay" but that is just a wild guess.
Posted by: Paula at January 19, 2008 8:46 PM
I'm lost for words. You knit things from all over the world, and all so beautiful; Japan, Norway. Do you translate yourself the patterns from the books or are you a good chartreader?
It's not nice to say, but I would wish you a cold winter, so you can use those mittens/gloves ALL the time. They deserve it!
Maybe some small ones for your little girl?
Posted by: Monique at January 19, 2008 11:16 PM
Wow, wat prachtig. Een ware inspiratiebron.
Posted by: Jolanda at January 20, 2008 8:07 PM
Oh, those are so beautiful! I'd wear them even if it is a bit too warm!
Posted by: Lydia at January 22, 2008 4:15 PM
Wauw, wat een wanten, echt schitterend. Ik heb net mijn eerste paar wanten gebreid, ik wilde graag van die noorse motieven, dus uit een breiboek het patroontje ingebreid. Ze zijn nog niet perfect, maar ik heb de smaak te pakken. Het patroon van de grolse wanten heb ik net uitgeprint, die zijn ook erg leuk! Erg mooi boek, zou er ook een engelse versie van zijn?
Posted by: betty at January 23, 2008 4:23 PM
Beautiful mittens, beautiful knitting, beautiful photograph, beautiful....... YOU really are so inspiring, especially when you have a mitten pattern published in 'Landleven'. I hope to start them this weekend!
Posted by: Lizzie at January 24, 2008 2:03 PM
Wat een prachtige wanten!
Posted by: froukje at January 24, 2008 7:50 PM
Wat ziet dat er gezellig uit, al die wantjes in de vensterbank! Jammer dat de winter nog niet echt wil komen....
Posted by: Lisette at January 26, 2008 7:31 PM
Lovely mittens! I've been meaning to make some for a long time--your photo is motivating.
BTW, you've received an award--visit http://knitflix.blogspot.com/2008/01/you-make-my-day.html for more info. Have a great day!
Posted by: Janice at January 27, 2008 4:13 PM
Wow, pretty mittens!
You can never have too many mittens I think!
Posted by: Tajhia at January 28, 2008 9:04 PM
Hello! =)
I wanted to thank you for sharing your pattern for baby booties. If you visit my blog, you will see picture of my baby booties. Thanks a lot!
Greetings from Norway.
PS! Beautiful norwegian mittens! =)
Posted by: Dans på roser at January 30, 2008 9:57 PM
You certainly do have many wonderful choices.
Just to let you know, I am passing along the "You make my day" award. Your blog is always enjoyable and inviting.
Thanks!
Posted by: Debra at February 2, 2008 7:20 AM
Good morning! Can't wait to see what you are up to - (I'm a faithful Saartje Bloggy). Hope baby girl is happy and healthy.
You've been given a "You Make MY Day" award from me.
Posted by: Rani at February 2, 2008 4:33 PM
ze zijn zo moie!!!!!!!!
Posted by: le chat qui coud at February 5, 2008 5:39 AM
Voor Saartje
Feb.8/08 Belde ik Landleven betreffende het breipatroon voor de grolse wanten omdat ik moeilijkheden heb met de duim en beginnede met paragraaf "in toer 48" t.m."brei de laatste steek van pen 2 etc." en de laatste paragraaf "brei toer 28 (48?) tot het eind etc."
Ik ben bang dat ons e-mail adres niet goed is overgekomen gedurende ons tel. gesprek waar ik verteld werd dat ze Saartje zouden informeren.
Hier dan het e-mail adres hansspek@sbcglobal.net
HELP! Bedankt, Stien Spek, Fortuna, California
Posted by: Stien Spek at February 8, 2008 5:34 PM
Check out my blog ... you just received an award! :-)
http://smariek.blogspot.com/2008/02/you-make-my-day.html
Posted by: Marie at February 9, 2008 1:45 AM
hi! just discovered your blog through ravelry (your bootie pattern), you're one talented lady! the pattern is brilliant i hope i'll get to make a pair, your mittens are lovely, too!
helemal goed!
Posted by: Péitseoga at February 9, 2008 11:41 PM
I love your mittens. If I don't read Norwegian, would it be easy to follow the book? And about New England Patriots - it's American Football. I used to hate the sport until I married into a New England family :) People here breathe New England Patriots' pride :)
Posted by: Anya at February 10, 2008 6:58 PM
Beautiful mittens!
Posted by: Smellyann at February 11, 2008 7:38 AM
Hi Saartje:
Greetings from Alabama. I came across your website from a "Knit Night" session at our local knit shop (In The Making). My parents are both Dutch. My extended family lives in Den Haag, Zoetermeer, Zevenaar and Heeze. I am coming over for my annual visit in May with my sister. I speak Dutch, can read Dutch but cannot write Dutch that well. I know a few words but find it easier to email in English but have no problems reading Dutch. With each visit to Nederland, I always purchase the Dutch knitting magazines. I have been knitting since age 13. My Tante Dolly and mother taught me to knit and I am addicted to it. Where exactly do you live? I love your booties pattern and will be making those for a friend who has just had a baby. I know she will love them. Good to talk with you.
Posted by: Lizbeth Barentz Popwell at February 11, 2008 3:28 PM
I agree, sometimes it's satisfying to knit for weeks and see a great creation, but often everyday joy comes also from small and fast knitting!
lovely patterns and blog,
cheers from Italy!
Posted by: Stefania at February 11, 2008 7:44 PM
Nice Norwegian pattern you have just, I have visit your site several times and find something interesting to look at every time.
I am from Norway but has never seen that pattern book you have, now I must have go to the library and take a good look.
Posted by: Mitt Fargerike at February 15, 2008 10:21 AM
These are really lovely!
Posted by: lanajoh at February 18, 2008 5:43 AM
What an amazing collection of mittens! Each pair is so lovely!
Posted by: Rachele at February 18, 2008 10:17 AM
Those mittens are breathtakingly beautiful. When ('cause why bother with if?)you do go to Norway you should bring them all.
Posted by: hadley at February 22, 2008 9:47 PM
You have been a real inspiration since I discovered you blog last month - now I can't wait for the next posting - I am checking everyday for the February update... I have already made your booties, bought the interweave pattern book (I am making the lotus top, lovely) and produced lots of hats, all inspired by your Noro hat.
Keep knitting - yours,
poppy
Posted by: poppy at February 23, 2008 2:01 PM
*wow* your mittens are just amazing, they are so beautiful!!!
i'm really jealous, because you have the chance to knit all those norwegian mittens/gloves.. i have live in norway for 6 month.. but never thought of buying such a wonderful book :(
greetings from germany
AnCa
Posted by: AnCa at February 24, 2008 2:53 PM
Hoi Saarje. Wat een fantastische site heb je Ik heb er echt van genoten. Zelf heb ik jaren gebreid. Door stof allergie moest ik er helaas mee stoppen. 20 kratten met wol staat er altijd nog op mij te wachten. Nu ik je site heb gezien begint het bloed weer te kriebelen dus ik denk dat ik de breinaalden uit de koker haal.
Via berthi kwam ik op jou site. Jij krijgt van mij nu ook een tabblad. Ik wens je nog veel succes met je breiwerk en hoop snel weer wat moois van je te zien. Dank je wel dat je dit met ons wilt delen
Posted by: Hilda at February 28, 2008 8:17 PM
I finished up a pair or your booties and just wanted you to know how cute they are! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. It is wonderful, and I see it being very useful for using up leftovers!
Posted by: Alex at March 8, 2008 1:05 AM
Love your mittens! If you ever decide, to make your trip to Norway. Just let me know and I will offer you bed and breakfat for free, if you want to. Best wishes Jennie from Gammelstad, Luleå, Sweden.
Posted by: Jennie at March 8, 2008 5:28 PM
What beautiful mittens! Very inspirational.
Posted by: Kim at March 10, 2008 2:07 PM
Hello, I just wanted to say that I appreciate your blog and your lovely bootie pattern. Thank you! I found you through Ravelry. It seems that you don't have an account yet? Did you know that your patterns are on the Ravelry site being knit by many people? Thanks again. -Sarah
Posted by: Sarah at March 15, 2008 8:59 PM
Wow! Your mittens are absolutely beautiful. I don't think I have yet seen any as pretty as yours. Well done!
Posted by: Mrs MJW at March 30, 2008 7:25 PM
Saartje,
Wat een leuke blog heb je! Net ontdekt. Die wanten zijn echt geweldig. Ben je in voor een ruil/swap? Ik maak iets voor jou (kijk op mijn blog www.vlijtig.blogspot.com of je iets ziet wat je leuk vindt) en jij maakt zo'n fantastisch paar wanten voor mij?
Ik blijf je blog in ieder geval bezoeken om de mooi dingen die je maakt te zien.
Kristel
Posted by: Kristel at March 31, 2008 10:08 AM
Such lovely mittens! Is the first pair based on an Estonian pattern? I ask just because I have a pair from Estonia that is very similar...
Posted by: lanajoh at April 15, 2008 11:35 PM
Hello, Saarte,
I am just a beginning knitter who has happened upon your site. Your knits are exquisite, and it is so nice of you to share photos of your work.
I don't suppose you would consider selling a pair of mittens? I just have to ask!
Posted by: Melissa at April 16, 2008 9:20 AM
I would like to get a copy of the mitten book but wondered if it only comes written in Norwegian. I need it in English. Where could I get a copy of the Mitten patterns in English Thank you your mittens are beautiful. Alexandra
Posted by: alex at July 17, 2008 8:06 PM
I would like to get a copy of the mitten book but wondered if it only comes written in Norwegian. I need it in English. Where could I get a copy of the Mitten patterns in English Thank you your mittens are beautiful. Alexandra
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