Sep 5, 2014

On the Needles (and Hook!) Friday Sept 5, 2014

Last week I finished the fingerless mitts for Matt that I started a year ago!  I thought they would be good to wear for band practice once the weather turns cold, and he could still play the sax.  Since he lives off campus this year he might need more warm clothes for the bus stop this winter.

IMG_2584.jpg I used the Center Ice Hockey Mitts pattern.  I sized up the cast on to 51 stitches for his 10 inch wrists and took the thumb increases up to 17 stitches to be sure his thumb would fit in.

Last Saturday at knitting group, my knitting buddy Dottie was cleaning out her stash, so I scored a big batch of cotton yarn of the Peaches and Cream variety.  It was perfect timing, because I had been thinking all week about working on my crochet skills (or lack thereof) by making a shopping bag.  There was some red yarn in my treasure pile that would just fit the bill!

IMG_2588.jpg I am also concentrating on trying to finish up my Antler Cardigan so that I can wear it to JMU football games when the weather turns cool.  I am past the halfway point on the body.  I remembered too late that knitting a seamless sweater means endlessly long rows of knitting and this one is stockinette, but it will be great once it is done!


Linking up with Patchwork Times for On the Needles Friday...

4 comments:

Ramona said...

Maggie, do you live in Virginia? Your son going to JMU was a clue. :) I'm sure he will appreciate the fingerless mitts you made. Your crocheting is very pretty.. love the color.

Maggie said...

We live in Maryland. I wish we lived in Virginia, as this is our second child to attend a Virginia state school!

Gari in AL said...

Love the fingerless mitts. I have been wanting to try them but fear the finger holes so haven't tried yet. And that antler cardigan really looks nice: put it on my wish list. Thanks.

straythreads said...

fingerless mitts would be the ticket for marching band! love your sweater have a great weekend