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February 8, 2007
Two Thumbs Way Up
All right, I'll admit it. I'm a couple of days late with my knitting update, but I have a finished project to share.
Project Details:
Pattern: Two Thumbs Up by Designedly, Kristi
Yarn: Mountain Colors Bearfoot in Moose Creek. I would estimate that I only used about half the skein of yarn for these mitts. I've had this ball of yarn for a long time and I really enjoyed knitting with it. The little bit of mohair makes it a little difficult to frog, but it's very soft and didn't split or fuzz at all.
Needles: 2 2.5mm addi turbo 24" circulars. I haven't used 2 circulars before (I tried it once, but ended up switching back to dpns), but I really liked it. The 2 circulars worked really well. It seems like the pattern went a lot faster and I didn't find the dangling needle annoying. So, I might have to try that method for a pair of socks.
Thoughts: I really liked this pattern. It is well written and fun. I like that it uses fine yarn and small needles - it makes the end result much more refined.
The genius part of this pattern is how the thumbs are constructed. There is no waste yarn, no picking up stitches, and best of all, no holes.
Comments
Kristi did a great job of designing the mitts and you did a lovely job of knitting them! I need to buy the pattern right now. I love the mug you're holding. I enjoy the mug you sent me almost every day after work with some cocoa or tea. Thanks again.
Posted by: margene at February 8, 2007 2:05 PM
Isn't it a great pattern? I keep telling Kristi that the thumb design is brilliant.
Posted by: Carole at February 8, 2007 2:13 PM
oooh, i like these a lot. the smaller gauge is really nice!
Posted by: gleek at February 8, 2007 2:21 PM
Great handwarmers! I love bearfoot too, so snuggly. I haven't seen that pattern, so I'll have to check it out (along with the brilliant thumb design!).
Posted by: mari at February 8, 2007 2:35 PM
Pretty, pretty! It's a pretty major upgrade from "fetching," in my opinion. I agree that smaller yarn & needles are almost always worth the extra effort.
Posted by: Zarah at February 8, 2007 2:37 PM
heh.. i just finished a pair of socks with bearfoot! and i see that you're also in flickr. great!
love the handwarmers. so pretty.
Posted by: blossom at February 8, 2007 2:49 PM
Beautiful. I liked them before but the whole no waste yarn, no picking up stitches, no holes has me stumped. I may have to buy the pattern just to see how she does it!
Posted by: Rebekah at February 8, 2007 2:52 PM
They look awesome! I've been thinking about trying that pattern too, although I am a little iffy about the two circs thing.
Posted by: caitlyn at February 8, 2007 2:56 PM
Looks awesome. Love that colorway of bearfoot you got.
Posted by: yaiAnn at February 8, 2007 3:03 PM
Very kooool! I will have to check out that thumb! (I saw on Knitty Gritty the other day a method for doing fingers in that "double knit" that ends up being a tube..that sounds good, too.)
Posted by: Marcia at February 8, 2007 3:11 PM
Very nice mitts! The no holes part really caught my eye, as I've been having problems with that. I'll have to get that pattern to see how it's done.
Posted by: joy at February 8, 2007 3:52 PM
So cute! I have a total yarn crush on Bearfoot -- it's scrumptious!
Posted by: Sarah at February 8, 2007 5:12 PM
Pretty as well as useful.
Posted by: claudia at February 8, 2007 5:41 PM
Wow, those look great! And really familiar...isn't there another pattern out there like that...didn't we both knit it...
Posted by: Carolyn at February 8, 2007 5:44 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: diana at February 8, 2007 7:37 PM
oh my those are fabulous.
Posted by: Teyani at February 8, 2007 10:28 PM
Pretty, pretty!
Tell us more about the thumb....
Posted by: jessie at February 9, 2007 4:31 AM
neat thumb construction - I thought they were a pair of Fetching when I first saw the picture....
Posted by: stacey at February 9, 2007 9:27 AM
You just gave me a great idea for some yarn I just got on Destash!!
Love those gloves. I'm definitely making them!!!
Posted by: Cathy at February 9, 2007 11:58 AM
Glad to hear you liked the Bearfoot. I have a skein I keep attempting to try. Have a good weekend.
Posted by: Theresa at February 9, 2007 4:37 PM
They look great!
Posted by: Lori at February 10, 2007 11:11 PM
Awww, they look absolutely fantastic - so soft and cozy, and the smaller gauge is just great!
Posted by: Dipsy D. at February 12, 2007 1:03 AM
They look so comfy!
P.S. I want that coffee mug.
Posted by: Becky at February 12, 2007 2:50 AM
They look great!
Posted by: liz at February 12, 2007 3:02 AM
