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January 28, 2008
Mitten Progress
I have been crazy trying to figure out this pattern. I think I finally have it and I am not sure I like what I got so far.
I think this came out too small for my hand. Am I surprised? Not really as I hardly ever check my gauge. Here is another shot. See if you can spot the difference
This is the thumb side! If you look really close you can see a thumb on the left. I am pretty proud of this because it does look invisible.
Here is a close up of the thumb
Here it is on my hand
I wanted to put a lining in this so it is way to small. This literally fits like a glove!! Ha ha! I had many challenges with this pattern. And I do love a challenge. I knit this with size 5 needles. I think I am going to go up a needle size, try and neaten up my floats, and go for it again. This was my practice mitten.
While I was scratching my head trying to figure it out, I got some progress done on my Roza socks. I am almost at the toe!
Sorry for the crappy pictures.
Posted by beth at January 28, 2008 12:27 PM
Comments
The glove looks great! Maybe you can find a super thin lining material? maybe the glove will stretch a bit once washed?
Posted by: christie at January 28, 2008 01:05 PM
I think your practice mitten is just lovely! I can't wait to see your finished pair!
Posted by: Andrea at January 28, 2008 01:58 PM
Lovely mittens, that fit like a glove!
Posted by: deb at January 28, 2008 02:22 PM
What is this gauge thing of which you speak? ;-)
Posted by: Sara at January 28, 2008 03:26 PM
The mittens look great! I love that the thumb pattern meshes so invisibly. I would try going up a needle size or working in a couple more stitches somehow to widen it. I just made some felted mittens that were the right length but too narrow after felting too. Now they are my daughters! (I posted pics on ravelry) Nice sock too!
Posted by: Salt City Spinner at January 28, 2008 03:59 PM
That's beautiful! I had to look a couple times, because I thought you meant 'see the difference' between left and right... and it was hard to spot, but I found that spot where there's more green... only to discover it's the tip of the thumb. It was hiding so well. Have you thought about blocking them out a bit? I like my mittens tight, but maybe you could wet them well, and have somebody with slightly bigger hands wear them around until they dry.
Posted by: lisa at January 28, 2008 07:39 PM
Aw, who needs gauge. It's PRETTY!
Hey! I know you're one busy gal but I gave you an award and didn't want you to miss it. :-)
Posted by: Laurie at January 30, 2008 04:29 PM
Love that mitten!!! Yes, not mittens, yet ;)
Hugs from - you know... :p
Posted by: Bim H-D at January 30, 2008 05:08 PM
I love your hat and mittens! They look so great! Eh, who needs lining anyway. THat's just more finishing work before you can officially stamp it as done!
Posted by: Toni at January 30, 2008 05:17 PM
Good job on the mitten! I know what you mean about it being too small for a lining. Hopefully going up a needle size will do the trick!
We're knitting at FOE this Saturday if you're interested in coming!
Posted by: Erin at January 31, 2008 11:27 AM
Great job on that thumb, Beth! Can't wait to see the finished pair - your practice mitten looks great!
(I'm finished with my first Mosaic Mitt and onto the second!)
Posted by: Paige at February 2, 2008 09:43 AM
i really like the color of the socks.
you're so fancy!
Posted by: helen at February 3, 2008 09:17 AM
