Endpaper mitts

For a dear friend who always brings the boy something special when she visits and plays tirelessly when his poor padres are pooped.

I think she deserves a little something special for Christmas this year.  But Santa ain't gettin' credit for these guys.  I used the Endpaper Mitts pattern again (my second time using this pattern but both have been gifts).  Blue yarn is Dream in Color Smooshy (omg smoosh I love this yarn drool) and the white is Plymouth Yarn Dye for Me Happy Feet.  I really like the Plymouth for colorwork projects because it's similar to most of my favorite sock weight yarns, it's white (or off white) and it's pretty reasonably priced.  I can't actually remember how much I paid but the skeins are big and I remember thinking the price was right.  

Anyway, she says she likes them and how cute is that scarf?  Want.

wip-down #1: the boy's mitts

well there's no use denying it: winter is upon us.  the days are short, wet, and cold.  of course that doesn't stop us from going out to play, which means we need lots of warm woolies to protect us. 

i'm rather fond of summer, but i love pulling out all the knit goods when the weather turns cool.

of course new wooly stuff is half the fun right?

that being said, the first thing i can cross off my inordinately long list of wips is (drumroll please)

a pretty unimpressive pair of fingerless mitts for the boy.  they're made of lamb's pride superwash.  they're quite tight and long.

 i think i'll whip up another pair and see if he keeps them on for more than 2 minutes

removes gloves faster than a camera shutter!

i am quite pleased that his sweater is going to see another year of wear.  especially considering how long it took me to spin the yarn!

one wip down, 13 to go!

Autumn mitts

I've been having some major project ADD lately.  The result?  Not a whole lot of finished items.  Most of the items I have finished are for my Etsy shop which I'm trying to get up and running (unsuccessfully as of yet, having not sold anything).  It has taught me the value of blogging, though.  It gives me a sense of accomplishment (real or otherwise being an argument I'd prefer not to have).

As the weather turns cold, though, my thoughts can't help but turn to fingerless gloves and hats.  I don't know why but I feel like I can just never have enough.  Plus they're quick enough that I can finish them even in a fit of project ADD.  Or if I go and cast on a bunch of new projects I can come back and finish them without too much confusion.

Here are a couple of pairs I've finished recently (from upcycled stash yarns no less).  I imagine I'll be making at least one pair for myself this year and I might try some out for my mom for Christmas (which is creeping up if you haven't noticed).