Snowfling Mitts

 

Finally I can tell you all about the 'super secret project'. I was on a walk with my sister before Christmas and I was commenting on how warm my mittens were. My sister said she'd like a pair for her birthday which is in mid-January then added well maybe the next year since it was so close.

Being the knitter that I am, I went home dug around my 'stash' of yarn and immediately started the mitts. Right before my son and his family arrived for a six day visit, I realized I did not have enough white yarn (I wasn't using full skeins). So I ordered more and waited for yarn to arrive and entertained family.

Our family left on January 4th and that is when I picked up the project and knitted like a demon. Last weekend, we celebrated her birthday and she was somewhat surprised with the gift! She reads my blog and when I even mentioned 'super secret knitting' she was guessing in the right direction.


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsJanuary 18, 2023 at 8:20 AM

    What a delightful gift, Karen! They are gorgeous! And Happy Birthday to your sister!

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  2. BonnyJanuary 18, 2023 at 8:34 AM

    Those mittens are a beautiful gift for your sister! If our weather turns cold again, she will be ready.

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  3. VeraJanuary 18, 2023 at 9:51 AM

    Gorgeous mittens for your sister. What a lovely gift. Love the red inside.

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  4. MaggieJanuary 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM

    They are gorgeous! How nice that she acknowledged it would be close for you to knit them. People often don't realise how much work knitting can be. But I can totally relate to wanting to proof her wrong ;-)

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  5. LeftycrafterJanuary 18, 2023 at 10:54 AM

    Oh my, those do look warm and snuggly. You whipped them up quickly too. Your sister is a lucky person and you are a fabulous sister.

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  6. CathieJJanuary 18, 2023 at 5:59 PM

    Those mittens looks so warm and cozy. They are beautiful!

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  7. ConnieJanuary 19, 2023 at 7:53 AM

    I love your mittens! Your sister is so lucky. The color combo is great. Funny how when knitters are given a (perceived) deadline we charge into the project like we are going to battle.

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  8. Judy S.January 19, 2023 at 12:07 PM

    Beautifully done! I'll bet she loved them. Can you add a lining like that to any mitts?

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  9. JaneJanuary 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM

    What a thoughtful gift for your sister. Sister's are just the best and I imagine she loves those mittens because they are beautiful, warm, and especially because you made them.

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  10. MarthaJanuary 21, 2023 at 5:01 AM

    Lined, too. Wow...what a nice gift! The pattern is just gorgeous. Is it a Scandinavian design?

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