Warm Hands
Look, Sandy, I finished the mittens after never showing you the almost done one that was ripped from the US6 DPNs after I admitted it was too tight. These, on 7s, fit just right, with the second one an even better fit than the first. My edit to the Ann Budd pattern adds a coupla rows before beginning the thumb gusset. Yarn, as I've mentioned, is mohair in a chained construction from MdS&W vendor, Dovetail Farms, of which enough remains that I've already cast on for Wee C's. This sunlit shot washes out the color somewhat; the blue is more royal than turquoise.
Brotherman is faking, but the Wee fell out sitting right there next to her uncle after our Friday feast. [Gnosmother Lizzi, if you're reading, look, she's wearing your jumper!]
Yes, I've joined another knitalong, because who can resist the call of Cara's praises for Socks That Rock yarn and Grumperina's Jaywalker pattern? Not me, so I wound up another Maryland purchase (from The Fold), a skein in the Sapphire colorway. Remains to be seen if I can follow Cara's notes and get a pair from one hank; I thought I'd need two, and purchased accordingly, so I may have a gift to share with our fellow Jayrockers ~ This stuff does feel great, and i can't wait to get my needles into it, but first I either must finish the pair on my circs, or see if I have US1 DPNs.
Those mittens look toasty! Love the colorway - even washed out.
One of my fave photos is of dd#3 at Christmas (when she was 1yo) asleep against her cousin - too cute!
Posted by: Beth | 29 November 2005 at 03:42 PM
yes, the mitties look very warm. one day I'll be able to knit myself a pair -- hope they're as nice a yours!
Posted by: Mary | 29 November 2005 at 08:53 PM
As long as it's the 325 size, you can do it! Otherwise, make yourself some really long ones! They'll be great!
Posted by: Cara | 30 November 2005 at 05:17 PM
Sweet photo of the wee one! :)
Posted by: Sharlene | 01 December 2005 at 02:16 PM
The STR yarn is really that yummy..I'm just finishing a pair of socks made of an unknown colorway of STR, bought directly from Toni at her shop in Illinois.... you will LOVE it!!!!
Posted by: christine | 03 December 2005 at 11:32 AM
Lovely mittens. And, for such a good cause. Love the photo of the Wee one asleep. A special treat.
Email me your phone numbers again, for I feel the need to check in with you.
xo
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Posted by: elisabeth | 05 December 2005 at 10:19 AM
Oh, Maggi! They are beautiful! I love that you made matching mittens for your daughter!
:)
Posted by: sandy | 12 December 2005 at 09:09 PM