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life in the fast lane
Posted on | October 5, 2009 | 17 Comments
It’s been forever since I posted! Sorry about that. Sgt. Britty turned 40 last week and all my time and energy were focused on birthday preparations.
Yes, I did make him wear a black feather boa at his party! The party was a lot of fun, the people who were there seemed to have a great time! Especially SB, who deserved a great party!
I think I knit all of two rows on a sock last week, but I finished a Christmas gift the previous weekend:
My daughter asked me last winter for a pair of convertible mittens. I tried a couple of patterns but had gauge problems, and when I saw Kathy’s Wooly Glittens, I had to make them.
I’m hoping a good blocking will fix my uneven stitches.
They’re a little big on me, but my daughter’s hands are larger than mine, so I think they’ll be perfect.
For some reason, this picture reminds me of a rabbit.
I used Drops Alpaca, less than one skein of the red and a tiny bit more than one skein of the brown, size 3 and 5 DPNs.
One present down! I was in the thralls of colorwork, so I cast on for Pirate Mittens (to be converted to Glittens) for my son:
These yarns (Berroco Ultra Alpaca and Cascade Dolce) are definitely better suited for mittens than the Drops Alpaca. Look at the difference in the cuffs! Wool is a good thing. Alas, I will be ripping these back to the cuff and reknitting on larger needles, the body of the mitten is so tight I can barely fit my hand inside! I plan to get back to these this week, if I can put my new sweater project down…
More on that later!
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October 5th, 2009 @ 8:39 am
these are incredible! (adding colorwork mittens to the list of things to attempt!)
October 5th, 2009 @ 9:41 am
Um, my hands might get cold this winter… (hint, hint)
Not really, but those are awesome mittens, both pairs!
October 5th, 2009 @ 10:08 am
Nice colorwork! I’ve steam blocked colorwork (when I’m in a rush) but a good wet-blocking does wonders for evening up stitches! What needle did you use for the pirate mittens? The cuff looks fantastic.
October 5th, 2009 @ 10:13 am
Happy Birthday to the mr.! He looks so happy.
I love those glittens. Makes me want to try my hand (heh) at those!
October 5th, 2009 @ 12:18 pm
I agree it does have a rabbit look to it when you put your hand that way. Cool! Awesome job on the glittens.
Instead of pirates I have spiders in mind for a pattern for the niece’s fingerless gloves.
October 5th, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
Love a man in a boa. ;^)
I was totally thinking bunny before you mentioned it! Lovely knitting.
October 5th, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
WOW! Those are really AWESOME! I’m totally jealous and completely rethinking my Christmas gift request (for me, not M). Just kidding – I totally trust you and I don’t care what I get, I’ll be happy with whatever! But man, those are cool! ;)
October 5th, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
Christmas gifts already! I’m impressed!
(And…behind!)
October 5th, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
Both sets of mittens are great. Looks like a fun party!
October 5th, 2009 @ 6:58 pm
Blocking helps, who knows how much until the end!
Any party that has a male in a boa is a GREAT party.
October 5th, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
I love the Glittins! I’m doing a pair of Frog Mittens for my mom’s Christmas. My first dip in colorwork and I’m loving it.
October 6th, 2009 @ 7:54 am
those are impressive. Great work
October 6th, 2009 @ 2:27 pm
Don’t look, Lynn, she’s blowing the curve for the rest of us. I bet her shopping, wrapping and baking is done on, like, the 22nd, too.
October 6th, 2009 @ 6:34 pm
I see the rabbit!
lovely mitts…..
….and belated happy 40th to SB!
October 6th, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
I love her Glittens — I am going to try those out.
Pirate mitts look fun too.
October 9th, 2009 @ 5:24 pm
Amazing knitting!
October 13th, 2009 @ 11:19 am
Awsome mittens!!!!