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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
Hi everyone,
I ended up with the day off yesterday, and got some things caught up. I was out doing errands, and when stopped at 2 places, the ladies who helped me commented on my fingerless mittens! I used scrap yarn to make these up really quickly, just to have something to do and keep my hands warm while leaving me access to use all fingers and thumb, and both told me they thought they looked fantastic and functional. Both asked where I got them, too, so I got to brag that they were made by me just for me, totally custom. :-) Leah |
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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
"Leah" wrote in message
... Hi everyone, I ended up with the day off yesterday, and got some things caught up. I was out doing errands, and when stopped at 2 places, the ladies who helped me commented on my fingerless mittens! I used scrap yarn to make these up really quickly, just to have something to do and keep my hands warm while leaving me access to use all fingers and thumb, and both told me they thought they looked fantastic and functional. Both asked where I got them, too, so I got to brag that they were made by me just for me, totally custom. :-) Leah ) That's always nice to hear nice things said about what you make. So are they knit or crocheted? And did you make them up as you went along, or did you find a pattern for them online (she asked hopefully)? ;o) I have seen some recently (but have looked as so many pages, that I can't remember which URL it is) that were SO easy to do... basically one flat piece that was sewn where needed to join, leaving the openings for fingers and thumb. Others are more complicated (to me) because they are done with double-pointed or circulars, which I can't use at all. Gemini |
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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
Leah - it is good to be able to brag a bit sometimes and I am sure your
mittens deserved it - I am always amazed that there are not more mittens knitted as they are so functional God Bless Gwen "Leah" wrote in message ... Hi everyone, I ended up with the day off yesterday, and got some things caught up. I was out doing errands, and when stopped at 2 places, the ladies who helped me commented on my fingerless mittens! I used scrap yarn to make these up really quickly, just to have something to do and keep my hands warm while leaving me access to use all fingers and thumb, and both told me they thought they looked fantastic and functional. Both asked where I got them, too, so I got to brag that they were made by me just for me, totally custom. :-) Leah |
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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:02:07 -0500, "MRH"
mthecarpenterATxcelcoDOTonDOTca wrote: So are they knit or crocheted? And did you make them up as you went along, or did you find a pattern for them online (she asked hopefully)? ;o) They are crocheted, and I made them up as I went along since I couldn't find a pattern I liked online or in my extensive box of pattern books and magazines. I jotted rough notes on what I did so I could fit the second mitten, but I don't know if they'd fit anyone else. Maybe I should make a pair for a friend and see if she likes them? I have seen some recently (but have looked as so many pages, that I can't remember which URL it is) that were SO easy to do... basically one flat piece that was sewn where needed to join, leaving the openings for fingers and thumb. Others are more complicated (to me) because they are done with double-pointed or circulars, which I can't use at all. I considered knitting them, but I wanted these extra thick and warm, since I wasn't using wool, so I crocheted them rather than knitted. I've done them knitted in the past, and I also like the flat method, but I found I prefer not to have a seam in the ribbing, so I've also knitted them flat body, sewed the side seam, and then picked up and knit the ribbing in the round afterwards since I also picked up and knit the thumb in the round since I don't like just a hole for the thumb. They wear out faster on me if I don't do at least 3-4 rounds of thumb, but I don't totally enclose the thumb like a fully closed mitten and lose flexibility. Leah |
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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
Cool, thank you for the run-down on what you did. I was thinking something
along the same lines. Or if I did make flat ones and joined the seam, I could always crochet the cuff and around the thumb area too. ;o) Gemini "Leah" wrote in message ... On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:02:07 -0500, "MRH" mthecarpenterATxcelcoDOTonDOTca wrote: So are they knit or crocheted? And did you make them up as you went along, or did you find a pattern for them online (she asked hopefully)? ;o) They are crocheted, and I made them up as I went along since I couldn't find a pattern I liked online or in my extensive box of pattern books and magazines. I jotted rough notes on what I did so I could fit the second mitten, but I don't know if they'd fit anyone else. Maybe I should make a pair for a friend and see if she likes them? I have seen some recently (but have looked as so many pages, that I can't remember which URL it is) that were SO easy to do... basically one flat piece that was sewn where needed to join, leaving the openings for fingers and thumb. Others are more complicated (to me) because they are done with double-pointed or circulars, which I can't use at all. I considered knitting them, but I wanted these extra thick and warm, since I wasn't using wool, so I crocheted them rather than knitted. I've done them knitted in the past, and I also like the flat method, but I found I prefer not to have a seam in the ribbing, so I've also knitted them flat body, sewed the side seam, and then picked up and knit the ribbing in the round afterwards since I also picked up and knit the thumb in the round since I don't like just a hole for the thumb. They wear out faster on me if I don't do at least 3-4 rounds of thumb, but I don't totally enclose the thumb like a fully closed mitten and lose flexibility. Leah |
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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
Leah wrote:
Hi everyone, I ended up with the day off yesterday, and got some things caught up. I was out doing errands, and when stopped at 2 places, the ladies who helped me commented on my fingerless mittens! I used scrap yarn to make these up really quickly, just to have something to do and keep my hands warm while leaving me access to use all fingers and thumb, and both told me they thought they looked fantastic and functional. Both asked where I got them, too, so I got to brag that they were made by me just for me, totally custom. :-) I'll bet you felt fabulous! Higs, Katherine |
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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
Hi Leah,
It's great to hear that someone loves your handmade mittens. I've a couple of patterns in my files, but haven't made any yet. Hugs, Nora |
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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
"Mirjam Bruck-Cohen" wrote in message
... Leah , maybe you could make some pairs , have them in your bag and sell them , when people admire yours ? mirjam That is a very good idea, Mirjam! ) Gemini |
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Got comments RE my fingerless mittens
Leah i once saw a fingerless mitt with a folded little pocket held
with buttons over it , lady usd it to cover finger when she didn`t use them ,, any way by all means try to sele part of your works ,,, mirjam On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:37:40 GMT, (Mirjam Bruck-Cohen) wrote: Leah , maybe you could make some pairs , have them in your bag and sell them , when people admire yours ? Mirjam That's a good idea! Maybe I should make 1 smaller, a couple the same, and 1 larger size, too. I really should organize my notes and write up my pattern on these. I've been wearing them, and I like having full finger movement. I had planned on eventually putting partial fingers on them to make fingerless gloves, but after wearing them, decided I didn't need them. Working in worsted weight yarn, even partial fingers would be a little thick. Leah |
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