First FO of the year!

I worked almost all day on these beauties.  I meant to finish them earlier.  If it weren't for one of the thumb gusset.  The second mitten thumb gusset was made differently and looked so much better!  I had to make the other one the same.  Can you see it?  Me neither.  It's in the lining. But I know it!  One is allowed to be that crazy on New Year's Day!

I was not sure in the beginning if I liked the color of the lining.  Blue is my favorite color though.  I kind of like the contrast.  This is a very nice blue.

And here is a close up of the pattern.  The mittens were initially chosen for a landscape gardener (I will not tell the story on this blog, but let's say that I would fear for the life of these mittens if I did not keep them)  :-(

Pattern: Douglas mittens by Emily Elizabeth

Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers and Estelle Baby Silk Lace

Needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm and US 2½ - 3.0 mm
Colors: 9410 and 9411 (Cascade) and 10403 (Estelle)

Start to finish: February 2011 - January 2012

For: To be determined!

Notes: No modifications

So, I'm really happy with the process and the final result.  They are a bit too large and manly for me unfortunately...

This also means no other WIPs which is equal to... new beginnings!   Isn't it perfect for the first day of the year?  Happy New Year 2012 to all of you! 

N.B.: I do want to thank you all who come and read my blog.  It means a lot to me!  I read many of your blogs and I really appreciate all the creativity and friendship that knitting brings to my life!