We had another beautiful sunrise this morning. I wanted to take a picture, but I was driving to work and traffic was not favorable for pulling over to snap a picture or two.
But...I do have some knitting to show. This was one of my secret knits - fingerless mitts for my friend Carol (who was at our house Saturday for dinner). She does a lot of photography and I figured these would come in handy in the cooler weather. Happily she was thrilled with them (and there were two even though the picture is only of one - lol).
The yarn is some I bought at Good Karma Farm a couple of years ago.
I also made another pair for a friend at work who was recently diagnosed with leukemia (now in remission, but still out of work - a long road ahead of her). Whenever I'm not feeling well or even just very tired, my hands get extremely cold. So, I thought they would be nice for her - she could still easily use her phone or tablet, but hopefully be a little cozier. I used some KnitPicks fingering weight yarn and then forgot to take a picture of them.
Next up I want to make some with an actual thumb piece instead of just a buttonhole for sticking your thumb through. I might just have the time next week!!
I'm still reading "The Keeper of Lost Things" which I am liking ok...I just haven't been reading very much. However, I did bake two more kinds of cookies last night: oatmeal raisin (not my favorite, but Fletch loves them) and ginger creams which are just kind of a cakey cookie that taste like (surprise!) gingerbread.
So, today we leave work by 11 for our luncheon and then we can go home!! I hope to get some gifts wrapped this afternoon and, perhaps, a little nap.
Hope you are finding yourself relaxed mid-week leading up to Christmas.
Great job on the mitts! They are such great gifts! Yum on the cookies...I love gingerbread!
ReplyDeleteI love your thoughtful gift knitting, and hope you have time for both gift wrapping and a nap!
ReplyDeleteMitts are such great gifts as you can never have enough and they are so useful. I wear them all the time once it gets cold. My poor mittens only come out anymore when it snows.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure both of your friends will appreciate the warm, snuggly mitts.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time at your party!
The glove/s are wonderful...and an afternoon nap after a holiday party, a good way to end the day. Our sunrise was pretty too...and short lived. It's grey now!
ReplyDeleteCheers~
Your friends are going to love their mitten gifts, so generous!!
ReplyDeleteMitts make such good gifts. I like having a thumb, but I can't say why.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your short day!
Lovely mitts! Such a useful gift, too. Enjoy your open afternoon. XO
ReplyDeleteFingerless mitts are fun to knit. Here's the pattern I use: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fingerless-gloves-47 I lengthen the top ribbing as well as the thumb so only the very tip is visible.
ReplyDeleteThose fingerless mits are pretty! I haven't tried knitting mitts yet but I'd like to. Maybe soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift idea. Perfect for phone addicts too! My husband had flip top mittens and I always thought they were so useful. I came across Dad's Oatmeal Crispies recipe and oh did I love those. I don't know why they are called crispies because they really aren't. And Sour Cream Jumbles (without the cinnamon). Snowballs. Pizelles. Curly Peters. Caramel cups. Lemon squares. STOP!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are such pretty fingerless mitts - I hope your friend wears them in good health. And I hope the ones you make for you other friend will warm her hands and her heart.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe you are getting this afternoon and tomorrow off from work - soooooooo jealous! Enjoy all of it (for me too!)
I am sure your friend was thrilled with the mitts. Happy Reaading!
ReplyDeleteLove the mitts! I'm a huge fan of them, too ... with a thumb :-)
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