Fallberry Mitts


This pattern was so much fun to knit that I've already cast on another pair for a Christmas present.  Sometimes I wish you all could feel the squishy factor in a project through the photos on this blog.  These mitts are super squishy and while I referred to the pattern frequently, it was 'an easier than I thought it would be' pattern.

Sadly I cannot tell you much about the wool that I used.  I bought it at a fiber festival and the spinner didn't give any personal details to her skeins except that it was sport weight and romney wool.  I was delighted to knit and find little bits of hay in the spinning, a rustic wool but oh so soft and springy.




I cannot wait to wear them.  Yes!  They are for me instead of a gift for someone else.  I also have some wool left over to maybe make a hat.

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Comments

  1. BonnyOctober 16, 2019 at 8:20 AM

    These mitts look so delightfully warm, wonderful, and squishy!

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  2. BridgetOctober 16, 2019 at 8:46 AM

    Oh they look SO cozy! Wear them in good health.

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  3. AsKatKnitsOctober 16, 2019 at 8:51 AM

    They do look so cozy! I love the "mystery" wool you used!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 16, 2019 at 9:14 AM

    They look so warm and cozy!

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  5. sustainablemumOctober 16, 2019 at 9:33 AM

    They are gorgeous and they do look soft and springy in the photos. I hope you have plenty of days to wear them in the months ahead.

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  6. VeraOctober 16, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Perfect for Winter! They turned out so pretty Karen. I love them. And a matching hat would be great!

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  7. wisps of wordsOctober 16, 2019 at 11:41 AM

    They look delightful!

    It must be lovely, to be able to wear wool. I can not stand the "feel" of it. -sigh-

    When I was a girl, my mom had a lovely dress made for me. Why she had it made, I don't know. She was an excellent sewer herself. Anyway, it was a golden color and so pretty. But when I put it on, I could not stand-the-feel.

    Nope, did not break out in a rash or such. Just the _feel_!!! She was upset because it had cost plenty. But what could I do???????????? And then, is when I found out, I could not wear wool. :-)

    🍂🍁🎃🍁🍂

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  8. StefanieOctober 16, 2019 at 6:05 PM

    These definitely look cozy to wear and they'll be so great for you since you and Frodo go for walks.

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  9. JaneOctober 16, 2019 at 9:09 PM

    Those look quite cozy and warm. I am glad you are treating yourself.

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  10. MaryOctober 17, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    oooh, YUMMY! I wore mitts on my walk this morning - first time this season - and they felt so nice. Hope you're back to 100%! (yep, I finally have a quiet morning to catch up with my Feedly and with you!)

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  11. margeneOctober 17, 2019 at 10:06 PM

    Your mitts look warm and cozy and how wonderful you'll have a matching hat.

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  12. CathieJOctober 18, 2019 at 5:02 AM

    I love those mitts. How wonderful that you made them for yourself first!

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  13. EileenOctober 18, 2019 at 8:19 AM

    Oooh la la, they look so cozy and what a beautiful FREE pattern. Too often we knit for others, so glad you took the time to knit for yourself!

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  14. JuliannOctober 18, 2019 at 8:45 AM

    What lovely mitts. They look very soft.

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  15. Judy S.October 21, 2019 at 5:52 PM

    Your new mitts look nice and toasty! Now I need to go check out that pattern.

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