Originally intended to celebrate the end of the year, Budloe Night was a pagan festival here on the island of Guernsey where a Yule log would be burnt, using fire as an act of cleansing in preparation for the new year. The connection to the Vikings stems from the island’s association with Normandy, which was of course conquered and populated by the Norsemen, from which the term Norman was derived.
With the advent of Guy Fawkes night, given the similarities in how each festival is celebrated, the two became linked and are now celebrated together on November 5th with lots of bonfires, hot toddies, campfire food, and fireworks.
Knitted in fingering weight, this cozy cowl and matching fingerless gloves feature an all-over design that looks like little campfires in a lattice work.
It is amazing what a few simple cables and travelling stitches can do. These designs are a lot easier to make than they look.
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Yarn
Knit Picks Stroll Tweed (65% Fine Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 10% Donegal Tweed; 231 yds [211m]/ 50g): Garnet Heather, 2 skeins for both the mitts and cowl
Needle
Mitts: Size US 1.5 (2.5mm) dpns
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn for holding sts. cable needle.
Gauge
32 sts and 38 rows = 4″ [10cm] in patt after blocking
Size
7 inches (17.5cm) circumference and 8 inches (20.25cm) tall
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About the Designer: Janine Le Cras
About the Designer: Janine Le CrasI learned to knit at my grandmother’s knee at the age of about 7 and knitted right through school and up until my children got to an age where they refused to wear hand knits. I started knitting again seriously about 12 years ago, after a hiatus of about 10 years. Then I discovered the online knitting community. Knitting on a small island in the middle of the English Channel can be rather lonely.
Thanks to the internet, I have rediscovered my knitting mojo, learned to spin, acquired a stash (both yarn and fiber), bought a wheel and started designing in earnest – not necessarily in that order.
Since then, I have been fortunate enough to have designs accepted by several publishers. I have designed for Magknits, Knotions, and Yarn Forward and have had patterns published in several books including Knitting in the Sun, The Joy of Sox, and Sock Club.
I enjoy a wonderful working relationship with the Girls at the Unique Sheep and have designed several things showcasing their yarns, including our on-going series of lace shawl Mystery KALs inspired by classic children’s books.
I also have many designs available on Ravelry, and also a few now available via KCDesigns, ready to knit in the Knit Companion app.
I try to keep a diary of my designing on my website www.guernseygaldesigns.com and you can also follow me on Instagram and Ravelry as Guernseygal.
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