earlier this winter, whilst reading at night before bed, i realized that my hands and wrists were always freezing cold. i promised myself that as soon as the christmas sweatshop was closed i would make myself a pair of fingerless gloves to keep on my bedside table, to wear at night while i read before bed.
the pattern is the sleekit mitts (rav link) and it was my second try at finding a pattern that would work *with* with the yarn, and i couldn't be happier with the results.
the yarn, which is sock yarn from hello yarn, has been in my stash for ages (honestly i think i bought it before we moved to mankato, which would mean i've had it for at least seven years!). i've been saving it because i loved it oh-so-much i wanted to find *the* perfect pattern to knit with it.
it makes me so happy when things come together so perfectly!
-melissa
These are absolutely gorgeous! I have half a pair done (a different pattern).... It's been sitting around for close to a year now waiting for me to find my motivation. Maybe now is the time!
Posted by: Charlotte | January 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM
I love them! I especially love how snug they are, the pages won't get caught on the yarn.
Posted by: Blair | January 16, 2013 at 04:06 PM
Very nice, and very coastal rainforest colours!!
Posted by: kate | January 16, 2013 at 05:14 PM
I'm kicking myself that I never thought to do this. Our bedroom is freezing (no heat so stays about mid-40's in the winter) and I don't read as much as I want because my hands get so cold. Thank you for this slap on the head! Okay, enough about me. I think you found a perfect merging of yarn and pattern...they are beautiful! And you know how happy I am to see you make a project for yourself!
Posted by: Rachel | January 16, 2013 at 07:20 PM
Love the gloves and the yarn!
Posted by: Kylie | January 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM
The yarn and pattern look great together! I love those stripes.
Posted by: Michelle | January 17, 2013 at 12:35 PM
I love these Melissa, they are just gorgeous. And your photos are sooo nice too!
Posted by: Anna | January 17, 2013 at 03:12 PM
These look great! I love the edging on the cuff. We don't keep our bedroom very hot either, so perhaps I need to knit myself a pair too!
Posted by: josiekitten | January 18, 2013 at 03:16 AM
What pretty yarn You're right, it's just perfect for the pattern. Great idea to keep 'book holding' hands warm. Have a happy week! Ros
Posted by: snoopydog | January 20, 2013 at 12:13 PM
how adorable are you and your photo shoot! who took the pictures, brian or lily? either way, the pictures are wonderful and the mitts are gorgeous! that yarn couldn't have knit up any more beautiful. very you and very wonderful!
Posted by: cmvs | January 29, 2013 at 03:49 AM