Getting ready for winter...

...these last couple of days here in Eastern Ontario have felt more like late Sept. rather than mid-August. 

And to be sure that they are ready, a couple of friends have asked for a pair of gloves each from yours truly. :)

They left all choices up to me. So armed with hand sizes, I went looking for patterns on Ravelry.

The first pair are a fair isle pattern by Rob Clucas. Knit in a fingering weight, they are a perfect choice for hand-dyed sock wool! I'm using the remains of the last pair of socks I knit.

So far, they are knitting up fast, but will probably be a different story when I get to the fingers. I've only ever knit gloves in a single colour til now.

Happy knitting!