(That's "bind off, cast on" for you non-knitters!)
I finished the navy fingerless mitts last night, and they are drying as I type. Soon they will be winging their way to merry old England to keep
Carolyn's hands warm – taking that navy yarn almost full circle. That's a global economy for you. Jamieson's Shetland Double Knitting was grown and spun on Shetland, knit into mitts by a small-time breeder of Shetland sheep in Oregon, and are bound for a new blogpal in England!
So, one Grow Your Blog Party giveaway down, one to go:
Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day to you all! I hope you treat yourself to something special; you know best what you like. ;-) Me, I started my day off right with a ride on
my big red goober! (It helps make up for my annual 'poke, probe and press' exams later today.) :-/
That's it for now from . . .
21 comments:
I am rather excited, those look lovely and it is still cold here, we had snow this week so they will be handy for some yet this winter.
They look great and warm!
They look wonderful - I have GOT to get with the two at a time thing. Horse time does make everything seem almost tolerable, doesn't it?
They are lovely and I know that they will be warm!! I've thought about getting a pair - but it doesn't get cold enough here for long enough!! You did a nice job on them!!
Boulderneigh sounds amazingly like boule de neige! Glas I stumbled on your blog, love the banner and background!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Another great job Michelle. I am starting on the hat that I had in my give away next. I had to get more spinning done so I'd have enough yarn!!
Very nice and look very warm!
Love the fingerless mitts! Such a pretty blue too. Glad you got to ride Fancy Pants Lance, but not sure if it makes up for the annual probing appointment...yeck! Mine's coming up really soon too, oh joy. Happy Valentine's Day to you too! Got any special plans?
You know my day's already been wonderful! :)
I plan to mail them tomorrow, Carolyn!
Thank-you; I think they will be toasty.
TAAT is the ONLY way to go for pairs of things, Susan. And yes, a good ride makes the whole world rosy!
Welcome, Noelle! Where is boule de neige?
Spinning? I think I vaguely remember how to do that.... ;-)
Thank-you, LaLa!
Thank-you, Suzan. What about a pair in a cotton-blend yarn? That might be nice, but not TOO warm.
My camera actually makes the mitts look more vibrant than the true navy they are, Lorie.
No special plans, but we have the weekend to ourselves!
Congrats on the new horse!
Those blue fingerless gloves are so pretty.. I made a pair for our mail lady to wear and she was so happy. I also bought her some hand warmers to put in her gloves to keep her hands warm..She said "She just loves it when I treat her with something ".. I try and do something for her once a month.. It's been so cold this winter, can imagine how cold it can be driving around with one's window down all the time..
Have a great Valentine's Day....ta ta for now from Iowa:)
Those are beautiful! I have not tried knitting mittens, but you are inspiring me to try. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!
those are going to be so warm and well loved!
Michele, boule de neige is boulderneigh's phonetic French translation and means snowball of course! I thought your blog name striking considering the beautiful yarns available these days!
All the best,
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