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Bellas and Books

I have a friend with a birthday this week.  She loves the Twilight series, including the movies, so I am making her Bella's Mittens from subliminalrabbit.  So far I have one done: 




Pattern:  Bella's Mittens
Yarn:  Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra in Tapenade (I hear my LYS will no longer be carrying this as it has to be shipped from Australia!  Too sad, I really like it.)

Modifications:  There are a lot; they are convertible because moms need fingers and they have a thumb hole for texting!  (If anyone responds to this, is not on Ravelry, and wants to know what I did, I will respond with more info.) 





My book group is discussing The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society next week, and next we're reading The Help.  I had links on here but somehow they disappeared and I'm too tired to go track them down. 

I really liked TGL&PPPS, especially the era - post WWII 1940s.  There were some heavy moments in the book but all in all it was fun and entertaining.  That's all for today, I need a nap! 

Comments

  1. So, being the bad reader that I am, I didn't look up the pattern -- did you make the modifications that allow for the hole in the thumb and the covering for the fingers? Those mittens are adorable -- they'd be fantastic to have -- like you say -- perfect for texting!

    I loved GLAPPPS and The Help too -- happy reading!

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  2. Yummy purple--my favorite color! I like that pattern, too. Such texture!

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  3. Great mitten; wonderful modifications! Your friend will love them :)

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  4. I LOVE these! Great job on them.

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  5. That is the most luscious color of yarn, Karen! Your friend is going to love them - especially with the weather you're having lately!
    Cheers!

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  6. I LOVED the TGL&PPPS, it's one of the best books I've read in a long while. Gorgeous mitties :)
    Have a happy friday
    niki

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  7. Our book club group is reading "The Help" as well. I finished it awhile ago. Really good book.

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  8. Thank you my dear friend for my awesome gloves I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE them and they are sooo warm and so very cool!!! Thank you again your the best!!!luv ya:)

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