I decided yesterday that I needed to broaden my knitting skills...so I went to my saved emails and found a site that had come recommended by my friend and Sister Marianne some time ago when I flirted with the idea of doing mittens.
This being a test set..I used some left over yarn from a scarf and made them small enough for a child..so I'd have sufficient yardage...I was anxious to move along on this because I can't stand having something hanging over my head..as I progressed..I felt when I got to the thumb..I'd be screaming for help..and I probably should have but I walked through it..perhaps not specifically as the pattern called for..but it pleased me for a first...I've cast on and completed the cuff for her partner...maybe I have a new love...since the sock mojo is missing out west some place...and I must say..I've thoroughly enjoyed this new knit...NOW..I can use some of the pretty yarn that has been designated for gloves/mitts...
Happy Labor Day and be safe!!
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YAY!!! a Mitten! It looks fabulous! and I'm tellin' you, mittens can be quite addictive! Don't say I didn't warn you :^)
Happy Labour Day to you!
XOX
Very Nice!!! Is your thumb reverse stockinette?? it's cute!
lol Nikki..my thumb is..just a thumb..that's where I drew a huge blank and winged it!
Great looking Mitten! Mitten Mojo alert! I know what you will be doing for a while now!
It's adorable Dianne! You did a great job. :) Can't wait to see it in person.
Marianne said it was addictive..I think she's correct. I finished the mate and yesterday I did another larger one and left the thumb undone for help from a 'thumb person'..Hopefully I will get the mate to the new one cast on and it's great to use up those tidbits of yarn left from blankets done last year for various projects.
That's a nice looking mitten!
Marianne's right - mittens definitely are addicting.
Thanks Becky and Julie:))
And a definite alert for the Mitten Mojo..I think I'm 'Smitten with Mittens'..
I saw them in person, and they are awesome!
Lara
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