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27 August 2006

mitteny goodness

toaty and cutePattern:  Squirrel & Oak Mittens, Hello Yarn
Yarn:  Nature Spun Worsted, garland  and  roasted coffee; 1/2 sk ea
Needles:  3.5 mm bryspun double points
Start/Finish:  21 August/ 25 August 2006
Notes:  the pattern as written calls for a simple thumb that has no gore.  i didn't like the fit of it at all, so i added a gored thumb to mine.  other than that, i loved the pattern.

everyone had such nice things to say about Eris and the squirrel mitten!  thank you thank you thank you.  i made the executive decision to not put a zipper into Eris.  i decided to go with toggle buttons for two reasons--1) i was less than thrilled with the color selection on the zippers at all the stores i checked this weekend, and 2) i didn't like how the front of my Rouge cardi hung after i put the zipper in.  it got all wavy and wierd.  anywho, here's what Eris looks like with toggle buttonswhat do you think?.  G picked out the buttons, and i think he did a great job!  i think that i like the toggle closures, but i don't have a full length mirror in my apartment, so any feed back would be greatly appreciated.

i got the toggles at Hancock Fabrics, and i also scored 3 balls of the Lion Brand Magic Stripes sock yarn for $1.70 a piece.  i generally like many of the Lion Brand yarns, but the Magic Stripes has the same fiber content as some of the more expensive self-stripping yarns (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon), and it's realatively cheap. 

i've ordered yarn from Knitpicks for a super secret project that i'll let you all in on as it developes--it a present (either birthday or christmas, depending on how long it takes to finish) for a friend of mine.  i've also started an alpaca hat for another friend's birthday (their birthdays are actually on the same day) and i must say, i forgot how sheddy the Alpaca from Elann is.  anywho, boring hat pics later!

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Comments

I am completely in love with those mittens. And Eris? The toggles look TERRIBLE and you should *immediately* send the entire sweater to me so no one has to see you wearing it.

Hey, what can I say, I'm a good friend ;-)

OK OK, it looks AWESOME and you should wear it alot, and proudly!

Posted by: Dani | 27 August 2006

Well, Eris looks wonderful. The toggles are ok, but think I would have gotten prettier buttons or something instead. Maybe a pretty toggle? Well, just a thought.

Posted by: Deborah | 27 August 2006

I luve the toggles! And your mittens, awww too cute! ; )

Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | 28 August 2006

I LOVE the completed pair of mittens, they are so adorably wonderful!!

Posted by: Heidi | 28 August 2006

I like the toogles. I'm not really a fan of zippers. I like that with the toggles you can see what you're wearing underneath. I'm a layer-er, but I have roughly 4000 cute camis that I like to wear, so I try to wear them underneath tops that will show them. This is an awesome way to do that!

Posted by: Jess | 28 August 2006

i liek the toggles, it gives it a sort of scandinavian style

Posted by: kat | 28 August 2006

i love those mittens. they came out great. i had been admiring that pattern, but haven't seen too many finished ones. great job!

Posted by: melissa | 28 August 2006

I think the toggles are fab!! Those mittens are beautifuly done!

Posted by: Mandy | 28 August 2006

Absolutely mitteny goodness! I could stir them in a glass of milk they look so good.

Posted by: Sonja | 31 August 2006