Northern Lights Mittens + FREE Knitting Chart Maker
I have found out a way that makes designing knitting charts for colorwork so much easier!
Last year in December, I published a blog post with charts on how to knit Nordic Christmas stockings. I remember I made the charts in Photoshop, and it took so much time to make them. Here is the link to that blog post: https://underbartskapad.com/nordic-christmas-stocking-free-knitting-patterns/
In that blog post, you can see the charts on how to combine the different colors to knit the colorwork pattern.
In March, I was back in Finland, and we could enjoy some really cool Northern lights, and out of that came the idea of knitting a pair of mittens with the pattern of Northern lights. The idea would not fade, so I thought I had to do something about it.
But as I had the experience of trying to design knitting charts in Photoshop, and it took so much time, I Googled to see if there would be an easier way to make colorwork charts. And that’s when I found the app called Stitchart. Stitchart is a free tool you can use to make knitting charts.
A FREE Knitting Chart Maker
Stitchart has since then been so fun to use to take ideas and make charts easily, without putting in many hours to see if an idea could work or not.
Designing colorwork so that it looks like northern light has not been easy. And I am still not sure if I am happy with the result. I designed the knitting chart and knitted one of two mittens, and now I would love to get your opinion on the project. Does this pattern look like northern lights?
Knitting this kind of colorwork still takes me quite much time, so I would love to get some feedback before I knit the other glove.
I am not really sure if you can see it clearly that the pattern is meant to be northern lights. Making weave patterns when you knit is not the easiest thing to achieve.
So, feel free to leave a comment and give your suggestions on how to make these mittens really cool!
And I also really hope that you have had the chance to enjoy northern lights live! Northern lights are truly one of the most beautiful things in nature that really leave people in awe.
Feeling so blessed by our creator to have such beautiful moments to enjoy!
An Easy Knitting Pattern on How to Knit Mittens
When I have finished both mittens, I will post the knitting pattern. But as I am still working on this project, I won’t post a knitting pattern right now. But if you are looking for a knitting pattern on how to knit mittens, you can find one through this link: https://underbartskapad.com/knitting-pattern-mittens-for-kids-1-2-years/
That knitting pattern is for toddlers, but you can easily adjust it and knit a pair for adults through choosing a thicker yarn or adding more stitches when you cast on.
We hope that you are having a really cozy winter of knitting. Hope to see you again soon!
Many blessings from us to you
