thrummed mittens
The thrummed mittens are done and (I think) a success. Of course, I won't really know if they fit my dad until Christmas morning, but I have a better feeling about these than I did about the sweater last year...and the hat the year before...and the other hat the year before that...yeesh...I used one skein of Patons Classic Merino Wool on size 3 and 6 needles, alpaca top that I purchased at the Finger Lakes Fiber Festival over a year ago, and a combination of several free patterns: the Yarn Harlot's recipe, the Yarn Forward pattern, and Hello Yarn's instructions for knitting the thrums and her staggered placement thrum chart.
I've been wanting to try thrummed mittens for along time, and I'm glad I finally did. These things are so soft and squishy and warm that I would absolutely knit them again! You don't have a lot of dexterity while wearing them, but that's hardly the point.
posted by jenna at 4:33 PM
22 Comments:
such a great gift, your dad is lucky!
i've been dying to make some of these, they'd be perfect for this cold new england weather.
Wow! Inside out, it looks like a sheep. They are very lovely! I'm sure they'll fit perfectly :)
they are so cute! they will definitely be warm and cozy!
They look so warm and cozy - they'll make a wonderful gift, especially with all the crazy winter weather we've been getting!
oh my gosh, that is exactly what i need! i LOVE those!
So cute! I've been wanting to make some thrummed mittens - yours turned out great!
These look so comfy! You make me want to thrum!
Those mitts are so poofy and warm looking! Your dad is going to love them. I love the inside out picture.
those look beyond cozy. I want a thrummed sweater it's so freaking cold here! :)
How do you think socks would work? :) They look great! I may need to start another pair...
These are great - they look so warm and soft on the inside. Then again, I kinda think it would be cool to wear them inside out too!
So cute and warm and fuzzy, perfect for this chilly weather :)
they look great - here's hoping they fit him! i'm in a similar boat with my dad's mitts...
it's so difficult to knit for others!
ooooh, those look so cozy!
oh my god, you rock. those are hardcore. he'll love.
They look so crazy inside-out. I'm sure they'll keep your dad's hands nice and toasty.
Beautiful jewelry also in your etsy shop (drooling).... :)
those look super fuzzy and warm :)
they seem so squishy and fuzzy and fun!
i would totally wear those inside out!
thrumming...who knew such a word even existed.
(wish i had seen this post before 2nite so i could've grilled you on this technique at chix.)
Your thrummed mittens are gorgeous, Jenna. I never saw anything like that before though the pattern seems to be very old.
Really wonderfully done.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Susanne
kate would wear them inside-out!
they look great, and squishy.
Good luck with the fit test! I am sure they will be wonderful!
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