On Task


I finished the fingerless mitts yesterday for Christmas gifts.  The yarn is moda dea which is incredibly soft and has a lovely feel to knit with.  I am pleased that it is superwash so it will be a breeze to keep clean.

The pattern is fetching. This is my go to fingerless mitt pattern, I think because I have it memorized and it's super easy to whip up.  I like to do four cables on the wrist section and three cables on the palm section. On the thumb, I knit 10 rows before binding off.  I also eliminate the picot edging.

Comments

  1. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    These are beautiful! I like the ones I made myself earlier this fall. I wish I'd made the tops a little longer but aside from that I did the same modifications you did. It was my first cable project too and now I want some more!

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  2. Debie GraceDecember 4, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    It looks perfect! I like the color as well :) Good job!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    How beautiful! You may have to make a pair for you too ;)

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  4. angieDecember 4, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Oh I love this pattern! I was trying to think of something to knit for my cousin who's just moved back to Maine...I think I've got it! Thanks:)

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  5. MelissaDecember 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Those are so pretty! I do think mitts make great gifts.

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  6. MariaDecember 4, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Very pretty, I love cables.

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  7. Tracey ~ CloverDecember 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Love the cables Karen, they add just the right touch.
    I am working on another pair of peekaboo mitts and
    after that I will only have one more pair to go,
    I think I just might make it after all!

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  8. come on in xDecember 4, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    These are lovely, they look so squishy and warm, well done for ticking off another Christmas knit x

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  9. Shirley-AnnDecember 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Oh Karen they look beautiful! What a lovely color. Reminds me of wheat fields :o)

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  10. Annie CholewaDecember 4, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    They're lovely. I do like a few cables on things :)

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  11. Mama Gone GreenDecember 4, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    amazing! learning cables is one of my goals for 2013!

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  12. ImeneDecember 4, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I have never tried cable before and I know I should just be brave and do it. I love those mitts they look warm!

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  13. Kim December 4, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Those are beautiful!!

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  14. EileenDecember 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Those mitts look wonderful! And our yarn does look the same ;)

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  15. stephDecember 4, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    so funny----we've adjusted the pattern the same!!! well, almost.....I do 3 and 3---eliminate the picot edging, and do a gusset thumb! it really is the best fingerless pattern!!!--no matter how you knit it!!!

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  16. Christina LowryDecember 5, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    They look beautiful and I am sure they will be much loved. I love your ability to stay on task. I'm quite sure I would have knitted one fingerless mitt and then started another project... :)

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  17. michelle gdDecember 6, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    oh, i love these mitts!!!
    {drooling over your knitting skills}

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  18. KristenDecember 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Your mitts turned out great, Karen. The cables are beautiful!

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  19. embracingitallDecember 8, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Beautiful mitts! I'm sure they will be well appreciated this winter. Jacinta

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