I've been meaning to craft these gloves ever since I started knitting years ago - I think you've probably heard of them, Fetching by Cheryl Niamath, published in Knitty - Summer 2006. I picked out some of the yarn that has been sitting on my shelf for about as long as I've wanted to make the gloves - I've no idea what it was, exactly, but it's surprisingly soft, off-white and vaguely aran weight.
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The pattern itself was very simple, the hardest part being picking up stitches to create the thumb hole. If you've never tried cabling before this would definitely be a good introduction. The gloves are bound off at the fingers using picot edging - a dainty finish. They would have been a very quick knit if I weren't so pre-occupied over the past couple of weeks, and I would happily craft more pairs.
Check out more finished knitted objects at FO Fridays with Tami's Amis.
Yes, yes, I know. I actually finished these a while ago but I've been so busy that I haven't had time to post about even the progress I'd made!
So finally - my first pair of knitted socks, Monkey in Indian Rose coloured Crazy Zauberball.
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I was very surprised--and pleased!--to find that they came out close to matching, going from various shades of purple down the leg to a bright pinkish red toward the toe. It's a shame you can't really see it in the photo, but they are very close. I didn't use nearly the whole Zauberball - there was plenty left over, enough to make some matching accessories... if I ever get round to it! I am very small, though, and if anything they are still too big. I hope they don't stretch too much in the wash. If they do, they will become very comfy indoors lazy-socks.
After previously debating the methods for sock knitting I opted for DPNs. Partly because I happened to have some in the correct size anyway, but I don't regret my decision. They seem really daunting to use at first and I'm baffled as to why I never managed to poke myself in the eye, but they get easier as you get past the first few rows until they eventually become second nature to use. I wondered if I would find 'normal' knitting hard after spending so long on the socks!
So, I did finish that rainbow scarf I was working on, and I have just about found the motivation to post a photo in the midst of my rage over the likely result of the AV referendum - a big fat NO. Very, very disappointed.
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Again, I used King Cole Mirage in shade #872 with the Branching Out pattern on Knitty by Susan Pierce Lawrence. I am very happy at the outcome, it's a pretty scarf. I managed to 'cover up' some of my mistakes during the blocking process, which also made the lace really stand out.
Oh, and for the record, I did start on a pair of socks - but I forgot to post on Wednesday, so I suppose you will have to wait until next week to see them!
I know you are all dying to see those mitts I was knitting earlier this week, so here they are on FO Friday; completed!
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I tried to get them as matching in colour as possible, which I have generally managed. The yarn attempted to thwart my plans by having a knot in the middle - green suddenly turned to purple instead of to yellow. Armed with a pair of scissors and a keen eye I soon found the length of yarn I needed to continue with. You can tell where they are slightly off colours as the final yellow turns to red sooner on one glove than the other, but it's barely noticeable.
I'm quite proud of these gloves and I think will be wearing them for a long time to come. I test drove them today whilst out shopping, where I also saw this...
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Blossom in the churchyard, which I can admire on a gloomy 'spring' day whilst still wearing my mitts. Perfect.
Again, for anyone interested, the pattern was accidental girly mitts by CraftyLis, and I used King Cole Mirage yarn (less than a single 100g skein, DK weight) in a rainbow colour.