Snowfling Mitts


My mitts, oh my - I do love them so.  That pop of hot pink brings me endless joy every single time I look at them.  I'm telling you, my knitting productivity is going at great speed making up for lost time in December.

In December, I rescued a kitten and had family staying off and on for three weeks.  So all that knitting time lost in December was regained in January.


One of the best reasons January exists, besides for welcoming in more daylight and sunshine, is to knit all the knits.


The snowfling mitts are from a kit by Tanis Fiber Arts that my husband ordered (well I ordered from him..) for Christmas.  The wools were delightful to knit with and the pattern was easy to follow for an intermediate knitter.



Ravelry notes are here.

PS:  See my cowl that I am wearing in the photos?  I wear this all the time, I can double or triple the wrap around my neck and I love it.  I am going to knit another one for me in the same fiber but a different color.  The pattern is my own design, but I've given away most of the ones I've knitted.  I only own the neutral one! 

So yeah, I'm going to knit for me all through February!


Comments

  1. faith76January 31, 2018 at 7:53 AM

    They are great, love the detail xxx The cowl looks very wearable and something I could challenge myself to knit xx

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  2. MaryJanuary 31, 2018 at 8:08 AM

    smile. happy sigh. LOVE those mitts!

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  3. stephJanuary 31, 2018 at 8:51 AM

    These ended up being my all time favorite mitt knit....I wear mine all the time!!! (I had such serious doubts about my colour choice they languished for nearly a year partially finished...oh ye, of little faith. me!) Yours are gorgeous!!! Hoping you have lots of chilly days left to enjoy them!!

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  4. JanJanuary 31, 2018 at 9:25 AM

    Your mitts are so pretty! I am knitting the same mitts right now...different yarns, but same pattern. I must be a tight knitter, because they look much smaller than yours. I hope they will be "wearable" by me and not "giftable" to someone with smaller hands when I am done! Mine are black and white with a fuschia lining. Down here in Georgia we don't have a lot of cold winter weather, but I still like having warm hands on the steering wheel on the way to work every day!

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    1. karenFebruary 2, 2018 at 8:52 AM

      I knit tightly and I stretched these like crazy after they were done. I haven't blocked them yet because they fit right now. I hope yours fit you as well :)

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  5. DebbieJanuary 31, 2018 at 9:44 AM

    Your mittens are so pretty and look nice and warm too!

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  6. MaggieJanuary 31, 2018 at 9:52 AM

    I love how those mitts turned out. That pink lining is so nice and bright, but I love the muted colors of the snowflakes too.

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  7. kathy bJanuary 31, 2018 at 10:54 AM

    OH I so adore your mittens!!! THey are amazing. I'm putting them on my bucket list. WOWZA. Would you take some notes on your cowl? and give me the recipe? What yarn weight do you use?? ?

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    1. karenFebruary 2, 2018 at 8:54 AM

      the cowl pattern is a free download on this blog or on Ravelry 'balancing act cowl'

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  8. mamasmercantileJanuary 31, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    The mitts are wonderful, so very stylish and the hot pink is a great addition. I love the cowl, the perfect accessory for this time of year and so adaptable when you can wind it tighter for going out in the cold.

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  9. chrisknitsJanuary 31, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    They are gorgeous! I am thinking I should move my project up to Feb and not April like I planned. Love the cowl, it looks so soft and airy.

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  10. VeraJanuary 31, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    Those mitts really are swoon-worthy. I really like your cowl too. What is your pattern (or as Kathy B asks, your recipe)? I like the neutral color of the one you are wearing, but one with a pop of color would sure be fun too.

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    1. karenFebruary 2, 2018 at 8:54 AM

      balancing act cowl, it is on this blog for a free download and it is on ravelry for a free download.

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  11. MonicaJanuary 31, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    I can feel the joy emanating from your post! I love those mittens too! :)

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  12. TannaJanuary 31, 2018 at 4:49 PM

    I just cannot say how much I LOVE those mitts!! They GLOW JOY!! Love all your well loved and worn knits, Karen! I couldn't survive without all my shawls. Ha! Knit on, girlfriend!! Cheering from here! blessings ~ tanna

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  13. margeneJanuary 31, 2018 at 6:36 PM

    Your mitts are simply wonderful! So fun, so warm and cozy. After all the knitting you've done for everyone else during the last few months I think you're very smart to knit for yourself in February!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 1, 2018 at 11:25 AM

    I love them too, Karen!
    They are just beautiful.

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  15. JaneFebruary 1, 2018 at 8:35 PM

    Those mittens are lovely. That pink lining is just the thing for a February (of December or January or March or . . .) day.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 3, 2018 at 8:16 AM

    Those mittens are gorgeous Karen, the pink lining would brighten any grey winter's day. :)

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  17. StefanieFebruary 4, 2018 at 1:12 PM

    These mitts are extraordinary, Karen. I LOVE them; that pop of pink is awesome. And yay for a cowl that can snuggle up 3x around one's neck.

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  18. TahneeFebruary 12, 2018 at 6:35 AM

    These mittens are SO pretty, I really really love that bright pink lining <3

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