At this point, I've completed ten pairs of mittens for my special project. The results of work are such a blessing. I can't say how very much I have enjoyed creating these mittens, stitch by stitch by stitch. So far, no two pairs are alike in color. I'll not bore you with the specifics this time -- yarn is only yarn, after all. (chuckle) I believe the pictures will be sufficient.
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Rachel said...
Hi Naomi! Those are great! You did an excellent job on all of them! I actually would be very interested in knowing the yarns you used! Lol! I love lionbrand patterns and I love their yarn! =;) Anyway, did you use all wool ease for these projects? I was just wondering! =:)
Thanks for sharing the pattern and your pile of beautiful work! =:)
Blessings!
~Rachel~
Rachel,
Thanks so much for your kind comment! It's so nice to know someone else delights in knitting details--I thought I was alone in that regard. (chuckle) I use a mostly Lionbrand yarn: a great deal of Wool-Ease (its texture is perfect); with Baby Soft, I usually use double strands to increase gauge. I lately purchased a bunch of patterning Red Heart yarn that's really cute for mittens and knits up very quickly. And of course I use a great, wonderful variety of colors. =)
Thank you, again!
In Christ,
Naomi
Faith said...
Naomi,
I love your mittens and your blog! (I am following your blog.) Your knitting is wonderful. It sounds like you lead such an interesting life, also.
I am interested in knitting mittens (I am hoping to knit some for Plimouth Plantation). I am just a beginner, though, and was wondering if you could tell me how difficult they are to make. Are they something that a beginner could knit?
Thanks so much and God bless you!
Faith
Faith,
Many thanks for your appreciated comment! As to your question, I'll do my best to answer helpfully. =)
The only thing with which a beginning mitten knitter may have difficulty is increasing between a stitch, or "make one" (m1). This method is incorporated while forming the thumb's gusset. The Lion Brand website has an excellent source of tutorials; here are their particular instructions: click here. Other required techniques include knitting in the round, knitting in a rib pattern for the cuff (k1, p1), and decreasing. The pattern I use also indicates a need for stitch markers. However, I, personally, have found the process simpler without them. =)
I do hope my information was logical enough! =D Please, if there's any further help I might give you, let me know; I'll be very happy to share what knowledge I can.
Sincerely in Christ,
Miss Naomi
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