Rangers win, but Mariners colors prevail

Note to self: Need to find roving this color.

Mom finished another hat, I think it's lovely, so does the recipient.

And I finished the Mariners mitts for my nephew. The other one wants convertible mittens. That will take research.

Stop the Press!

I know somewhere, someone is changing the world for the better, striving to cure AIDS, end war, and give peace a chance.

I, am not doing any of those things.

However, I JUST MANAGED TO MAKE A STRIPED FINGERLESS MITT!!! Yes!! Using non-striping yarn, and by carrying a strand along, I made a STRIPPED FINGERLESS MITT!!!!!!!! In Seattle Mariners colors no less!

The Mitt - potentially it will become a pair...

To put this into perspective, until 6 months ago, I could not even knit anything besides a straight scarf. This is really an epic moment. I mean, Fair Isle here we come!! Ok, eventually.


Now if I could just figure out how to purl consistently I'd be in business.

Speaking of fingerless mitts, I believe I am addicted. They're fast, they're cute, and sweet, and useful. Socks might possibly be more useful but let's not go there on the night that I am reveling in using 2 colors in knitting. Mittens and fingerless mitts are enough for now. This week I've made 3.5 pairs, and now I can whip them out in around 2 episodes of Law and Order SVU, or 3 episodes of Law and Order UK (takes longer due to the adorable accents, and cuteness factor).

3 pairs, 3 sizes, all for different people

I even managed to use a skein of handspun yarn for one pair. This is another epic item for me, as typically the stash is sacred. No handspun actually leaves.

Handspun from the The Painted Tiger, I love this yarn!

I did manage to get some spinning done this past week too. Finished some gorgeous purple singles that are a silk/coopworth blend. I'm leaving it as singles, it's so pretty and extremely strong. Then I pulled out my Jensen and spun 4 oz of BFL/Silk from Knitty and color. Isn't it gorgeous? Love this! I have more! Finished in N-ply I think it's around 175 yards. Just makes you happy doesn't it?

Beautiful BFL/Silk, my favorite fiber to spin most days

One Mitt Two Mitt, Red Mitt Blue Mitt!

Well the weekend didn't yield much handspun yarn what with the trip to the yarn store and all.

But I did get knitting done!

Look! Another fingerless mitt. Unique in it's design of course!

And..... AND!!!!!!

A mitten! With a thumb and everything! This is out of Blue Moon twisted Merino. Another yarn to get addicted to! Love it love it love it!

2nd mitten is underway as well, same color just different lighting for the picture.

One lonely little skein of yarn spun and N-plied as well. About 40 super bulky yards. This is so sweet and soft, I spun a lot of air into there, and it's absolutely beautiful to handle.

Completed the Gauntlet

Or rather a fingerless mitt. YAY! Ok, I didn't use the pattern, though I followed the increases and directions for the thumb gusset thingie.

Finished glove!

And then I sized it as I went. And just guessed. And it worked!

Sizing it

I've started the 2nd, and then I'll make a pair for Mom, I think it might help her arthritis. They're actually pretty easy!

The yarn is Noro Silk Garden, Noro makes even bad knitting look good!