Monday 10 January 2011

Very Easy Fingerless Mitts

I am really enjoying discovering knitting again, but at the moment I only want to tackle projects that can be completed in a couple of nights and these fingerless mitts just fit the bill!
knitted fingerless mitts
When I was given the pattern it just said use a “50g ball of wool” – so I thought chunky would be best, but as I didn’t have any, I have used two balls of double knitting together (I hope that makes sense)  It’s hard to see the colours, but the wool is a mix of purples, greens and cream.
Easy knitted fingerless mitts
You will need a pair of 4mm or 4.5mm needles.
Pattern
Cast on 32 sts.
Work in K1, P1 rib until work measures 3.5 inches.
Stocking st. 5 rows (P1 row, K1 row)
Increase 1st at each end of next knit row (34sts)
Stocking st. for next 3 rows
Increase 1st. at each end of next knit row (36sts)
Stocking st. for next 3 rows
Increase 1st. at each end of next knit row (38sts)
Work 10 rows stocking stitch
Work 4 rows K1, P1 rib
Cast off loosely.
Finishing:-  Sew ends in, Sew cuff and side, leaving a gap for the thumb, and then knit another one to make a pair!
Easy Fingerless Mitts pattern
I wanted my mitts to be a bit longer so added  another 4 rows of stocking stitch before the ribbing at the end.

I’ve Been Hopping …… Morsbags

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You’ve got to visit this site:- http://www.morsbags.com/
I haven’t had time to make a “morsbag” yet, but without doubt I shall be making quite a few this year. The pattern is so brilliantly simple and can be downloaded free from the site.
Morsbag
The idea behind the site/bags is to make cotton bags for you and your friends etc. to try to eliminate the need to use plastic supermarket bags. BRILLIANT!
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http://blog.quiltingonline.co.uk/2007/11/recycle-your-fabrics-with-morsbags.html