Twenty Fingers
Two Christmas gifts are finished, and I feel pretty safe blogging about them early. (Hey- if you don't normally read this blog and you've lived with me at some point in your life, maybe you should put it off for a few days? But thanks for stopping in!)
Pattern: Herringbone Mittens (sort of) by Elliphantom
Yarn: Dale Baby Ull and All Things Heather (I've got no colorway names for either one)
Needles: Knit Picks DPNs in US 1.5 and US 2.5
Modifications: I added four extra stitches for fit, and made them fingerless gloves instead.
My sister just got a new pink coat, and I think they'll go very nicely with it. And whew, I'm so glad she stuck with her favorite color scheme when picking that coat.
I also finished up some fingerless gloves for my brother. I'm a little worried about the fit, but other than that I really like them. He's a picky guy, so I'm hoping my color choice and pattern will suit him. The guy sitting next to me on the plane yesterday assured me that they're a very fine gift, so that's something!
Pattern: My own
Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool, less than 1/2 skein and Rowan Felted Tweed, less than 1 skein
Needles: US3 DPNs
I hope all of your Christmas knitting is going well also :)
Wow, both pair of mitts are great!
Posted by: Oiyi | December 22, 2007 at 01:52 AM
I love these mitts. I wish I could give Little Sir fingerless mitts for Christmas. No. Elephant. I am knitting and elephant.
Posted by: nova | December 22, 2007 at 05:08 AM
Very nice gifts! Lucky sibs!
Posted by: margene | December 22, 2007 at 05:24 AM
Those are two incredible projects. I give you credit just for putting fingers into them alone! I'm sure your siblings will love them. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: kim | December 22, 2007 at 07:30 AM
lovely lovely! I think they will both love them.
Posted by: kelly | December 22, 2007 at 08:15 AM
Very nice - lucky sibs! and if the guy on the plane said they are wonderful - I think you're good:) Have a great holiday!
Posted by: stacey | December 22, 2007 at 09:29 AM
I am working on my first pair of those herringbone mitts, and they are awesome! I love yours with the variegated yarn as the contrast color. Your sister is sure to love them!
Posted by: Liz K. | December 22, 2007 at 10:14 AM
What beautiful presents!! I'm sure they'll be hits!
Posted by: Elinor | December 22, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Very nice! I like the changing finger colors on the herringbone mitts. Super cute.
Posted by: Jean | December 22, 2007 at 12:12 PM
Those are really great gloves! I know they will really be enjoyed. Hey! I have some left over silky wool. Hmmmmmm!
Posted by: Tanya | December 22, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Those are two great pairs of fingerless gloves! The colors are fantastic!!
Posted by: Kirsten | December 22, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Very cool! Hope you're enjoying your time with the fam. :)
Posted by: Jessica | December 22, 2007 at 06:28 PM
they're awesome! i really love the herringbone ones.
ps - you're braver than me to make a gift for your brother. i don't even dare try!
Posted by: jody | December 23, 2007 at 03:54 AM
Love the colors! Very striking!
Posted by: Diana | December 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM
those are both great! yay colorwork!!!!
Posted by: stacey | December 24, 2007 at 08:46 AM
I love both pairs! Gorgeous! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Kim | December 24, 2007 at 11:39 AM
These are so cool! Happy holidays to you!
Posted by: tiennie | December 28, 2007 at 12:56 AM