is the Inuktitut word for falling snow, more specifically, the mesmerizing dance of gently drifting flakes unhindered by wind:
Inspired by the gradual accumulation of enormous feathery crystals on the murky twilight forest, the design also echoes the light and dark duality of our winter landscape.
Light and dark, yin and yang... all places have possibility.
Knit up from two half skeins of Bluefaced Bliss Worsted (ie. a BFL Worsted Duet), Annui was designed to be graphically striking as well as quick and simple to knit. The pattern will be available soon, in 5 sizes, with an alternate graphic option for the middle size, and the deep ribbing makes it pretty much foolproof to fit. (I had hoped to have it published for the gifting season, but c'est la vie.) It has gone off for tech editing and after that, testing, and... the coordinating mittens are nearly complete. Fortunately, there's still plenty of snow left in the year!
Ruth, this is stunning. I love the design & name you've given the pattern ... can't wait to knit it (and the mittens too)!
PS: you are a lovely model :)
Posted by: Dawne | 05/01/2011 at 07:23 PM
Nice. I love the snow and ice.
Posted by: Chery | 05/01/2011 at 09:36 PM
It's lovely!
Posted by: Cindy | 05/01/2011 at 09:50 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: dclulu | 06/01/2011 at 03:03 AM
What a lovely wintery hat. This is definitely going on my gift list for this year!
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | 06/01/2011 at 03:59 AM
Great pattern!
Posted by: Joan | 06/01/2011 at 06:33 AM
Lovely design!
Posted by: Katinka | 06/01/2011 at 07:32 AM
Ruth, it's gorgeous! Can't wait to see the pattern, let us know when it's ready! Way to go.
Posted by: Jen | 06/01/2011 at 07:46 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Emilee | 06/01/2011 at 08:09 AM
Truly beautiful.
And the hat is fabulous, too!
Posted by: Cookie | 06/01/2011 at 02:00 PM
Love that hat! I have been looking for a nice colorwork hat and mitten set, and this one certainly fits the bill. Can't wait for the patterns!
Posted by: Niki | 06/01/2011 at 03:47 PM
Ohhh, I love it! Can't wait for the pattern :)
Posted by: Emiko | 06/01/2011 at 08:53 PM
Admitting right up front that you are the Queen of Color - I wonder if a third shade might give this lovely design a little depth? Perhaps a few off-white snow flakes, or some fade to lighter or darker blue toward the face?
Posted by: Evalyn | 07/01/2011 at 11:38 AM
I hope you dye up a lot of kits (with pattern!) of this because they are going to fly out of the store. I want one!
I have to say too, you are so lovely and this hat suits you perfectly.
Posted by: Trista | 08/01/2011 at 11:13 AM
I love your post, and I love your pattern.
Posted by: Kim | 12/01/2011 at 12:19 PM
What a lovely hat! I look forward to the purchasing tha pattern!
Posted by: Jaichan | 21/08/2011 at 03:20 PM