Mittens! Who doesn't love a great pair of hand-knit mittens? I just knitted up a wonderful pair of mittens from this book:
Norwegian Mittens and Gloves, by Annemor Sundbø. I added my own twist to the thumbs as I love a hidden message. I used
Bartlett Sport weight yarn in a rich blue called "Corn Flower" and "Light Sheep Gray."
Bartlett yarns would be described by many as "rustic." I use the Spanish word "ganas" meaning balls however to me it means tough, workhorse yarn that once blocked blooms into a great "hand"
a term us knitters of 100% wool get! This is a yarn that will stand the test of time. It has a great price point for the quantity and quality of yarn you receive. I have been knitting with this yarn in a variety of weights over the years and it is a favorite of mine.
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| Mitten #1 on needles and chart highlighted to keep me on track. |
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| I did added two rounds after the ribbing for a bit more length. |
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| Mitten #1 off needles and the fit is perfect. |
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| Mitten #2 on needles with the dark nights/days as we head into the Solstice. |
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| Mittens are done and looking forward to thumbs. |
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| Palm sides and this is when I thought, "I don't really want to knit that palm pattern any more time for a secret personal tough message!" |
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| Done! Ends need to be woven in and mittens are off for a nice warm wool wash bath! |
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