Focus on Finishing: Bags & Texting Mitts

Pattern:  Matese.  Designed by Amy Christoffers (from Booklet #356).

This is a paid pattern / Berroco, Inc.

I used Berroco Espresso, Colorway Sand 7963 - 1 Hank.

This was a fun knit - I think I have another Hank of green fiber to create another bag.  (in my stash someplace).  It is about 12" x 11".

Yes, I finish-finished the Texting Mitts, too.  Sewing in the 'thumb' was new to me - easier to finish up the 2nd one.   This was a kit from Wool and the Gang - Montana Mittens.   Sugar Baby Alpaca Yarn, Color Quetzal Green.   

This project, I found in a box.   I won a Zoom Loom and 3 balls of yarn.   Made the squares, and somehow put it away - never put it together.   I think, not sure, that it was a giveaway thru Facebook.  Schacht Spindle Co & Classic Elite Yarns.   My plan was to sew the strips together and fold them into a Tolt Folded Bag.   So I hope to get the 3rd row of squares put together & now that I found the ball of yarn, can sew the 3 rows together.   Fingers crossed this works.

 

Focus on Finishing: Hats + Texting Mitts [and wrap on pins!]

Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat.   Yarn:  malabrigo Rios.   687 Aquamarine.

   Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat pattern.  Yarn:  malabrigo Rios.  689 Valentina.   Gift for our daughter.

 

 Next up:   texting mitts and wrap:

  Montana Mitts -- Wool and the Gang Kit.   

Sugar Baby Alpaca yarn.   (this was a kit).    color Quetzal Green.    I have one of the mitts finished.   Fingers crossed the other mitt will turn out well.    

 

This is Leafy Lisa Shawlette.  Pattern by Kelli Slack.   I used Misty Alpaca Chunky yarn.   Wanted to unpin and sew in the ends; however, it isn't quite dry.   Maybe tomorrow.  

 

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 This is Orbit, Woolenberry pattern.   Made for and gifted to Mom.  I think she likes it.

 Portfolio, made with yarn from Philadelphia, given to my Sister-in-Law for her birthday.   She likes to wear it.  Yay! 

 A fun kit, from 10,000 Villages.  Knitting finished.  Need to grab needle and thread to turn this into a cup cozy.   I have another pattern, by Kelli Slack, for a beverage sleeve.   I think I'd like to knit it, too.

 Since a GF showed me how to knit diagonal dishcloths, I've made a few!  Also, some new-to-me patterns from a Ravelry dishcloth group.   One pattern chosen each week.    This yellow one has a nice texture.

 I purchased this yarn bowl from Etsy Sumiko.    I adore this yarn bowl.   there are oodles of choices available; however,this one makes my heart sing!   

 I've knitted a couple hats this fall.  And have lovely red yarn (Rios) for another!

I found this Wool and the Gang kit at JoAnn Fabrics.   They are a quick project and have really come in handy this winter.   while they can be used as is, with the bitter cold, I've been slipping over my gloves! and, with coupons, I have yarn to make another pair.   Oh winter, I look forward to your departure.