DONE -- they are DONE

They fit!   They are longer!

I like them!

YAY ; )

New Knitter Mitts pattern ( link H E R E. ) + a few rows of YO, k2tog -- 

Used hand spun Shetland from my stash.

Purchased many many years ago

at the Scarlet Letter

Annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

October 5-6, 2024

9-5 Saturday

9-4 Sunday

Fort Ouiatenon 

2129 So. River Road

West Lafayette, IN 47906

Lafayette Lacemakers

Location 104

knitting ....

Yes - I did get the 2nd mitt knitted.

Do you see the small length or hand spun shetland

that I had left?  I have some of the darker color - probably enough to seam them closed.

Plan to block and get the seam done on Monday.

The wrap - pattern called Ardent -  only a few more rows added.  Uncertain I will have it completed in time for 2024 Feast.   I do have a couple others which I can wear with my costume for the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

(2023 with Brenda & Carolyn, observing the opening ceremony)

 

Knitting mitts

Knitting a pair of texting mitts -- fingerless gloves.

For my costume (October 2024 Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

The yarn is hand spun Shetland from Scarlet Letter.

I purchased these many years ago!!!

Honestly, barely enough for the pair.

My previous  (2 pair of ) mitts, for my costume, are shorter in length.

Depending on the weather, a longer mitt may be needed.

 the off-white pair are short.

The ones I made last year were still too short.

 (gave 2 pair away).  Hoping the third try will be the charm.    

New Knitter Mits pattern:

pattern link HERE -- video below.

 If you are in the area,

The Feast of the Hunters' Moon is a two-day event. (photo from last year)

October 5-6, 2024

Be sure to stop by and say hello:

 Location 104

Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc., tent

 

Fort Ouiatenon 

2129 So. River Road

West Lafayette, IN 47906

 

Meanwhile .... Knitting. Costume pieces.

Edited

I have six knitted pieces.   Will make THREE pair.   YAY.

Hope to sew them into mitts tomorrow. (the side seam with opening for thumb).

The pattern New Knitter Mitts

is really easy and simple to create.

I'm using Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran

Made in Kilcar Ireland

90% wool / 10% angora.

Nice yarn for the project.

The yarn was purchased from Sheep's Clothing

in Valparaiso, Indiana.

The Sheep's Clothing store is in the process of closing.

Currently, everything is 40% off.

[Reply to comment/question ... The Sheep's Clothing has been 

in town many years.   Then, was closing - acquired a new owner,

and once again closing.  I'm not sure the reason(s).  It is a nice

store/shop and sells quality products.]

And---I've been sewing ... trying to get my

costume(s) ready for October's

Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

Last October, I had borrowed clothing/costume pieces to wear.

Since then, I've purchased a couple pieces and

have sewn skirts.   And made mop hats.

(don't you think the hat needs a tatted lace edge?????)

Want to look nice in October!

This was last October - and my hands were 

chilled.   Hoping the new mitts will be warmer.

Tatting with cold fingers was a challenge, until later when the temperature warmed up.

[I did purchase the cape and hat.]

2023 Feast of the Hunters' Moon

And, if you are in the neighborhood, 

stop by and say hello!

Lafayette Lacemaker's:  Feast of the Hunters' Moon

demonstrating lace making.

Tatting, bobbin lace, knitting, etc.

 

Knitting: A pair knitted

I finished knitting the second (or one pair) of mitts.

With more yarn on the ball ... seeing if I can get another pair.

Then can sew the side with opening for thumb.

I've also gone thru my stash - thinking I have another ball of this type/color yarn : )

Using Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweek Aran.

Made in Kilcar Ireland.  90% wool, 10% angora.

 

One of 2

Started a pair of mitts today.  I'm using Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tween Aran.   Made in Kicar Ireland.  Colour 360007.   Size 9 knitting needles.

The pattern was part of a kit.   I like the simplicity of this pattern ; )

 

Update

I had a good time with the New Knitter Mitts (Skacel) ... it was a kit.   DD also has a kit!

Started another kit, Montana Mitts -- Wool and the Gang.   Knitting done on one, starting the 2nd one soon.

knitted beverage cozy  .   Enjoyed the cable pattern.   This kit was from 10,000 Villages.

New hat for DH.   Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat.  I've knitted a few hats with this pattern.

 Matese bag - which needs to be sewn together!!!  I'm undecided about making a lining for the bag.   I really liked the pattern, the Berroco yarn, espresso is now discontinued : (       I did manage to find some espresso in green colors.   Hope to knit a 2nd bag in this pattern soon.   

 While visiting Montana in 2017, my sister gave me some fibers. We were at 2nd hand store & I found knitting needles -- this trim/edge pattern was on line. interweave.com/article/needlework/weldons-mystery-project-knitted-lace-edging/

So, I knitted the edge in 2017 -- and the pattern and knitting became separated! "   

A few days ago, I found the knitted trim, still on the knitting needles.     Bound off and not sure where I'll put this knitted piece.  

 Here are a few of the rectangles I've knitted.   They will be donated to Warm Up America -- once I knit up the rest of the acrylic yarn I own.   

September is National Sewing month .... The above photo part of a gift for DF.   The origami bag is useful for any kind of project!   And the ort container is really fun to make.   I think I have sewn up 4 of them (to be given away).   I like to add yo-yo's ; however , buttons look pretty good on the containers, too.   

Do you have left over fabric --- try a pattern .... link HERE.

Multiple dischcloths!!!   Probably too many to post.

Small mug rug with left-over cotton yarn (takes apx 20 yards)

Aside from fiber arts & sewing ..... I've been enjoyed zentangle classes - and on-line videos.   

 Filled one sketchbook of this-n-that.     

And, coloring - I enjoy the pages from Johanna Basford.   Her illustrations are great fun for for me to fill in with color --- I prefer coloring pencils.