I decided to go with the pattern for Susie's Reading Mitts paired with the Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock Yarn in Tea Party...and I'm not sure what I'm loving more: the yarn, the pattern, or the yarn and pattern paired! I know I've said it before...but Sunshine Yarns is simply amazing. They make my heart smile.
Despite it being fingering weight, I've got a lot done since Sunday! I also figured out how to tink with K2Togs...which I'm quite proud of myself for not dropping any stitches. There was a lot of muttered curses though. And Nate might have shot me some concerned looks. But, all in all, it wasn't as bad as I thought....and I tinked for the fun of it apparently, because the mistake I thought I made, yeah, didn't make it. But that's OK! I now know how to tink k2togs :)
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| The colors are really more jewel toned |
I can't wait to see how these will come out once they are finished and I fold over the hem so the picot edge shows. The picture doesn't do these justice...granted, I took it at almost midnight on Monday. I think these will turn out to be a great gift!
I also signed up for a mini/ornament swap over in the Danger Crafts Ravelry group which I'm pretty stoked about. Christmas is my favorite holiday, and I can't wait to start knitting for my partner. I won't post anything more than sneaks until mid-December after my swap partner gets her package.
Congrats on mastering tinking k2togs - not the easiest thing in the world!
ReplyDeleteLove the yarn, and you're right it does look great in that pattern :)
IMO it isn't proper knitting if there are no muttered curses. :)
ReplyDeleteI've only managed to fix missed decreases a couple times without ripping, so congrats on mastering that! And also I'm sorry you HAD to master it. ^_~
Knitting terms always sound like an alien language to me - I'm sure crochet does as well, but I speak that!
ReplyDeleteThat yarn looks lovely - the variegations are really nice without being overwhelming :)
I hate when you tink and then realize "ooohh i didn't actually make a mistake"!
ReplyDeleteThey are turning out lovely, though. :D
So pretty! And congrats on getting more confident in your tinking. It's a valuable skill to have. Ask me how I know. :)
ReplyDeleteVery ncie, I like the colors!
ReplyDeleteI agree the yarn makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteI love your mitts. That yarn is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteTinking increases, decreases, yarn overs and traveling stitches always sucks. Good for you for coming through with the right stitch count. It is a lovely yarn - looks like a bit of a party on your needles :)
ReplyDeleteThat sunshine yarn really knows how to name their colors! Perfect pairing! Next stop Ravelry, to see the pattern specs.
ReplyDeleteI love the colourway of those mitts! They look colourful but not overwhelmingly bright. Can't wait to see them as a pair!
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