While the title of this post might be Seahorse Nouveau, I actually have two patterns I want to talk about today. The first, of course, is our title pattern, a pair of colorwork handwarmers. The second is Wayfinder’s Rest, a pair of textured socks I actually released on Ravelry a couple weeks ago, but am just now getting to talk to you about them. I’m not sure how tomorrow is the first day of May. I have no idea where all of April went!

After staring at a ridiculous amount of Art Nouveau architecture — specifically doors in Paris — to design the palm of these mitts, the seahorse was surprisingly easy. You’d think it would’ve been the other way around, but no. Minimizing the curving lines into the space of one palm was a struggle. Meanwhile, the joy of making those tiny bubbles had me giggling.

While seahorses might not be the best swimmers as they slowly move from spot to spot, their boney nature and connection to Poseidon has made them a symbol of strength and power. Divers have long since viewed the unique sea creature as a good luck charm too, but here, paired with an Art Nouveau motif, they are a symbol of gender equality, generosity, and sharing.

To celebrate its release, get 20% off The Seahorse Nouveau pattern now through Friday, May 13th, 2022. No coupon code needed!

Click here to purchase the Seahorse Nouveau knitting pattern on Ravelry now!

If you purchase this pattern via Ravelry, a link to download the PDF will be emailed to you by Ravelry. You don’t need to be a Ravelry member to purchase the pattern, but if you are, the PDF will show up in your library when you use the same email address affiliated with your Ravelry account. To view Seahorse Nouveau’s pattern page on Ravelry, click THIS LINK.

About Seahorse Nouveau

The Seahorse Nouveau mitts are worked in the round with stranded knitting. This pattern is recommended for knitters who have experience with stranded colorwork, knitting in the round, and reading charts.

Recommended Yarn: Two skeins of Lattes & Llamas Vacation Yarn (100 grams/ 463 yards) or a comparable fingering weight yarn in two contrasting colorways.

Sample is a shown in “Faerie Fire” as Color A and “Ouroboros” as Color B.

• Color A: 41 grams / 190 yards
• Color B: 28 grams / 130 yards

When choosing your yarn, make sure that Colors A contrasts strongly with Color B. I recommend taking a photograph of the yarns together, and then changing it into black and white to see if the colors contrast strongly enough.

Needles: US1 / 2.25 mm to work in Magic Loop or size needed to obtain gauge.

Sizing: One Size: 10.25 inches long and 8 inches in circumference after blocking. Instructions are included to modify the size of your mitts by going up or down a needle size.

About Wayfinder’s Rest

The Wayfinder’s Rest socks are worked in the round from the cuff down. This pattern is recommended for knitters with experience working in the round, striping, and turning a heal.

Recommended Yarn: 1 Lattes & Llamas Mini-Vacation Yarn Set (100 grams/ 463 yards total; 20 grams/ 92 yards each) and 1 skein of Lattes & Llamas Vacation Yarn (100 grams / 463 yards) or a comparable fingering weight yarn in six colorways.

Sample is shown in ‘Sea Salted Strumpet Syndicate’ as Colors A-E and ‘Ouroboros’ as the MC.

• Main Color: 40(45, 50, 55) grams/ 186(209, 232, 255) yards
• Color A: 5(6, 7, 8) grams/ 24(28, 33, 38) yards
• Color B: 5(6, 7, 8) grams/ 24(28, 33, 38) yards
• Color C: 2(3, 7, 8) grams/ 83(92, 33, 38) yards
• Color D: 9(10, 11, 12) grams/ 42(47, 51, 56) yards
• Color E: 2(3, 4, 5) grams/ 10(14, 19, 24) yards

The instructions are written for six colorways, but the pattern is easily adapted to use two or more colors, making it a great scrappy project.

Needles: US1 / 2.25 mm to work in Magic Loop or size needed to obtain gauge.

Sizing: Size 1(2, 3, 4) has a 7(8, 9, 10) inch foot circumference. Sample is shown in size 8.

Hello, intrepid traveler! Welcome to the Wayfinder’s Rest. Here you can relax into a repeating pattern that manages to be both engaging and soothing. Whether you were in search of a way to use those beloved mini-skeins or a way to stash bust leftover balls of fingering weight yarn, the Wayfinder’s Rest is the place for you to unwind with color.

To celebrate its release, get 20% off the Wayfinder’s Rest sock pattern now through Monday, May 2nd, 2022. No coupon code needed!

Click here to purchase Wayfinder’s Rest knitting pattern on Ravelry now!

If you purchase this pattern via Ravelry, a link to download the PDF will be emailed to you by Ravelry. You don’t need to be a Ravelry member to purchase the pattern, but if you are, the PDF will show up in your library when you use the same email address affiliated with your Ravelry account. To view the Wayfinder’s Rest pattern page on Ravelry, click THIS LINK.

I don’t know if I’m the only one, but if I’m sitting, I’m knitting. So, I’ve gotten into the habit of knitting simple textured socks with mini-skeins while playing D&D with my family every Saturday. They’re easy to pick up and put down, and they’re small enough that they don’t take up a bunch of room at our table.

~ Jac

Right now, I’m playing a Warlock Owlin in our Wild Beyond the Witchlight campaign, and my husband (our DM) homebrewed a special Patron for Dashley Glendale. Pact of the Unicorn! I have a little baby unicorn friend named Jeffica and it is fantastic.