I have this pattern on file, but I am not posting it yet because it still needs some tweeking.  I have since traded these for some lovely sock yarn, but did like them while I had them.  They are made from 200 yds of DK weight yarn (Berroco Comfort DK), and knit up in the round pretty fast.  The fingers are pretty much a pain, but go a bit easier if you get the really short double points to knit with or use a short circ and do the Magic Loop.

I also completed four pairs of these not in the photo.  All without fingers.  One in blue with ribbing from top to bottom, one in multi colors also with ribbing from top to bottom, and the last with a cable up the back and no added stitches for the thumb with ribbing at the top and the bottom done in grey.  The last in a worsted weight for a man’s hands with a red stripe in the center with all seperate fingers.

I knit this last May for my Grandma who turned 90.  I used vintage Red Heart yarn in a cream color.  I didn’t have time to take a pic before I sent it off.  Here is a pic of the pattern that I used.  I made it 300 sts long, used a size 7 needle with DK weight yarn, and did three repeats of the pattern.

These I am knitting to go with my stocking cap that I just finished.  They should fit snuggly so they will keep me warm.  For a while I was into knitting fingerless mitts, but I just don’t think they work.  Either it is too warm out to have anything on my hands, or it is too cold out to just wear the fingerless ones.  I will eventually try the convertable gloves/mitts.  So here goes this project.  I really need to get working on my turtle.  These were also made from Mission Falls super wash merino as the hat.

I also knit for Christmas 3 pairs of fingerless mitts and a hat that I haven’t got pictures of and probably never will either….oh well.

Yeah! They are finally finished, and not a moment too soon.  Yesterday it was 50 out, and today it didn’t get above freezing.  I finished the second one at the shop today and wore them both home and then out to dinner.  I simply love them.  I might end up lining them with micro fleece and the hat too, but not sure.

Mittens

You all know the famous Nicholas and his custom knit sweater.  I hope that everyone that has knit this for their piggy has enjoyed the fun as much as I have!  Nicholas just turned 2 and is just as cuddly as ever.  He was just moved into the play room so that he can be with everyone during the day.  I think he likes the extra attention.

This is Duke, our first ever dog.  He is a rescue and a sweet heart.  He is a Lab and Hound mix.  Very smart, but also very much the personality of Eeyore!