Fiber Trends... Snow Country Felt Mittens.
Yes, I know it's going to be over 100F today.
So?
I'm a bitch in need of a mitten pattern and this is the one for me. Even though, I will have to learn short rows to make them.
0.o
I figure all the sins, booboos and fuck-ups will be felted away.
Right?
The pattern doesn't look too bad and, as I keep telling people, it's only yarn. At the worst, I'll frog it and make that felted skull tote I've been planning on knitting for ages. Did I mention I found a matching sock pattern?
Why, yes... I am totally nuts. Thanks for asking.
Just be grateful that you're not the one I love cause sooner or later he will be getting the matching beanie style hat... whether he wants it or not. *L*
These are not difficult but the knitting can be tough on the hands. Make sure to make the cast on VERY elastic as it too, felts. Also, try to work the thumb loosely -- mine is pretty tight. I have made this pattern 7 or 8 times now. The last 2 I knit on longer cuffs after the felting to give better protection in the snow.
Good luck!
Posted by: Devorah | Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 03:35 AM
Ack- I need to start on my Bitchin' Mittens soon!
Posted by: Bonnie | Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 11:34 AM
Heh heh, I got my supplies for my BM's today. And I like your pattern. I've been seeing that online. I like the idea of the matching beenie-torture. lol That alone is a vision. And it's NOT on me! Bwahahaha!
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 02:53 PM
Ohhh I like those a lot! I'm excited to hear how they do. I love felting stuff!
Posted by: Susan | Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 05:29 PM
Mitten popsicles..how cool is that?
Bitchin' Mittens...my butt needs to get in gear!
How can you top those fish mittens????
Posted by: Ann | Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 07:00 PM