Today I made some sweetheart finger-less mitts. Because I had this lovely yarn.
And it was snowing and blowing.
Which meant I was not about to go to the store to get flowers to put in this vase even though that had been my plan.
Details on the yarn: Malabrigo Rasta, colorway 886 - Diana.
Pattern: Navy Yard Mitts. You start out on size 11 needles and then switch to size 13's.
Which means they go super fast.
When mitt #1 was completed I went outside to shovel snow.
Chris played photographer and put a big pot of chili on to simmer. He also spotted this chickadee taking refuge in the wall behind our house. I love having a bird hotel that is always open for business.
Two hours after beginning, I was ready to work in the ends.
The sun had also come out by this time.
In case you are wondering what they fit like.
I added one extra row of the twisted rib at the finger end because I prefer a teeny bit more coverage of the knuckles. These are the small size. There are also instructions for a medium/large in the pattern. I am a huge fan of finger-less mitts. I am blocking them as we speak and looking forward to wearing them soon. This is a great idea valentine gift idea. Super fast and very fun to knit.
beautiful yarn and pattern
Posted by: Janet | 02/05/2018 at 06:51 AM
That little bird appears to be a dark eyed junco. And the mittens are pretty!
Posted by: Chris | 02/05/2018 at 07:37 AM
I love these! I haven't knitted in years and years...but
Posted by: Loretta Marvel | 02/06/2018 at 03:08 PM
Wow that is a lot of snow. Southern California has been in perpetual Spring mode, until today. It was actually cloudy. The little bird must be thrilled to find the hotel open. So cute.
Posted by: Barbara Casillas | 02/10/2018 at 11:48 PM