First Mitten down, one more to go

[beltainelady]

This is the first mitten I've ever made, so there were some techniques I've never done. I've never had to cast off, then pick up stitches later to make the thumb. And the kitchener stitch to close the top is a bitch for a lefty. All the instructions are for right-handed knitters so I had to do it from the opposite side. I suppose as I get used to it, I can do it from the left side like I normally do. Most of my knitting ends up being "backwards", but it still looks the same, just a mirror image.

I also erred on the side of caution and made a larger toddler mitten, not knowing how big Noah's hands are. I'd rather they be too big so he can grow into them. They're knitted double-stranded, so they're extra-toasty warm; good for those Maine winters!

It just struck me that I'm knitting for my "grandchildren". How cliche! LOL

Here's mitten 1; another one to come, probably attached with an I-cord so they don't get lost.

Comments

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

You inspire me! if you can do it, so can I!

What pattern did you use?

[beltainelady.livejournal.com]

This one: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/extra-toasty-toddler-mittens

It really wasn't too hard, just a bit of a learning curve.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I just added it to my Ravelry faves!

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I just finished my first pair of mittens. :)