Welcome to Handknit week at dontcallmebecky! I’ve been knitting up lots of little projects over the past month and now’s the time to share my finished objects. Check back each day this week for another finished object.
Dashing
I made these fingerless mitts to keep my hands warm in my chilly office at work. I made the men’s version of the pattern, because I liked it better than the women’s version (Fetching). Even though I made the small size, the mitts are a bit loose and long around my fingers. If I were to make this pattern again I would decrease around the top portion and knit a few less rows at the top and thumb.
The yarn I used for this project. Karabella Aurora 8 is a soft, soft, merino. It’s pretty similar to the Berocco Pure Merino in size and feel.
Pattern: Dashing
Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8
Needle: 7
Size: Men’s Small
Ravelry Link: craftr's Dashing
I need to get this pattern pronto! I haven't done any cables yet and I think this would be a good place to start. I can't wait to see what other goodies you've made up.
Posted by: jessica | 12 January 2009 at 05:02 PM
This is stunning! Lovely colors and cable work.
Posted by: rima aranha | 12 January 2009 at 05:05 PM
So cute. And perfect for ipods and cell phones. Nice work.
Posted by: Melissa | 12 January 2009 at 05:07 PM
Yay! They look WONderful! Great job!!
Posted by: T | 12 January 2009 at 09:59 PM
they look so cozy.... but do your fingertips still get cold? you make me wish i was a knitter, but i do NOT need another obsession. sigh. too bad. hey, maybe someday we could arrange a swap of some kind. needlepoint for knitting? i've been thinking about trying out a needlepoint camera strap... and of course there's lots of pillows and bag options....
Posted by: abcgirl | 13 January 2009 at 12:55 AM
I LOVE THEM!!!
Posted by: amandajean | 13 January 2009 at 10:39 AM
Beautiful!! That yarn is one of faves.
Posted by: Oiyi | 13 January 2009 at 01:26 PM
awesome! love them! love you guys!! xox
Posted by: Jodi | 13 January 2009 at 05:53 PM
Oooh, what a beautiful color! I see what you mean about being on a purple kick, and I can see why. Those look so warm and cozy. I really would like to be a knitter, but I need to finish my ripple blanket first. Wait, do I?
Posted by: gardenymph | 15 January 2009 at 12:13 AM
you have been doing a bunch of beautiful things!!! these are my favorite. i looked at a pair in the store the other day...i just about fell over at the price. i like yours WAY better. if you ever sell a pair of these...give me a shout!
Posted by: jacquie | 15 January 2009 at 11:59 PM
look at you go! these are lovely, i adore the color!
Posted by: amy | 18 January 2009 at 10:09 AM