Mittens complete!


I finished my mittens! They're magically warm; I really can't recommend that yarn enough (Debbie Bliss alpaca silk). Debbie, if you're reading, feel free to send me some skeins ;)

If you'd like to knit the mittens, the pattern is available here.

I think I'll chill out with scarves for the next few days...but what will the next project be? I think I'll make a hat using circular needles.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Those look awesome! Alpaca is incredibly warm. I have some alpaca socks I got in Denmark that are awesome....and a throw that I scored at Home Goods for $12 several years ago that is one of my favorite things.

Alpaca rocks the house.
9:09 PM
Bearette said…
Thanks! I love it. I might make a sweater out of it one of these days.
9:21 PM
Mz.Elle said…
I am so in love with that colour!
12:58 PM
This suzy said…
I'm so impressed with how quickly your knitting skills have expanded!
1:01 PM
Anonymous said…
I would probably be making a bunch of blankets if I had your mad skills! How about some little doggy sweaters? Hehe.
1:08 PM
Bearette said…
Ms. L - isn't it yummy?

Kitkat & Suzy - thanks! i'm trying to branch out a bit :)
2:05 PM
Roxanne said…
Those look like they'll match your cotton candy scarf. Cute!

I want to try using circular needles, too. I've got mine all ready to go. Just need to find some time now. :)
2:23 PM
Caro said…
I love them. You make me envious. I tried knitting once. It was a disaster.

I'm not sure of your definition of affordable, but the Canon PowerShot A540 is nice.

I think you can find it fifty dollars cheaper than it is on Amazon though.
12:57 AM
Jay said…
All I can think of is actual alpacas, and how they might react to mittens made out of them.
10:23 AM
Bearette said…
Rox - good for you! we can bite the bullet together :) Am watching the last 2 episodes of big love tonight.

caro - thanks for the recommendation.


jay - Just their hair, though!!
11:28 AM
Bearette said…
They give them a little haircut, just like the sheep.
11:31 AM
Anonymous said…
those are awesome! now i just feel like a coward. I'm started and ripped out a mitten about 10 times. Maybe it's time to try again :)
12:08 AM
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