Mittens

I like knitting.   I don’t love knitting, and it once took me 5 years to finish a jumper which I wore twice and then donated to a charity shop.   I therefore prefer knitting little projects where I can see the progress, and more importantly, the end stays in sight!

One of my challenges to myself this year is to complete all my WIPs and use up my stash before buying new bits which I lovingly stroke and then put away for the ultimate project which will come around one day but never does.   This will save me heaps of money, and more importantly free up lots of space in my craft room/family office.

My latest make is a pair of mittens.   I’ve always wanted to make gloves but decided to start on a pair of mittens to ease me into the techniques.   I chose the Cosy Mittens pattern from Louisa Harding’s Knits for Hats, Gloves and Scarves book.   The pattern was quite easy to follow but did require a bit of knitting knowhow to interpret.

The pattern was supposed to fit a child aged 5-10, but they are too big for my 6 year old.   They almost fit me!

Nevertheless, I have finished them, learned a new technique and ticked off another WIP.   As for the progress on my craft spending challenge?   I’ve bought some sellotape, tape runners and some promarker storage.   Success so far!