sophy's knits, notes, etc.

i ended 2008 and began 2009 with fingerless mitts...

you'll recall that i started Kimberly's mitts (in pink) right after i visited her family while in Philadelphia last month. then, after i returned to San Francisco, i lingered a week over Somali's mitts (in cream) and whipped out Kristina's mitts (in blue) in a couple of days. so, here they are, together at last:

3 pairs of fingerless mitts!

my last finished knit for 2008

Somali's fingerless mitts.

Pattern friendship fingerless mitts by me!
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Zara, Color #1396, 1 Skein.
Needles US 4 (3.5 mm).

to knit these, i followed the original pattern that i posted; that's when i decided that i didn't really like picking up the stitches as described in those instructions. hence, the change to the pattern, described here.

the yarn, Zara, is a 100% merino wool that knits up very smoothly. it's also stretchier than the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK. Somali's mitts are about 7.5 inches in length; while Kimberly and Kristina's mitts are about 7 inches.

my first finished knit for 2009

Kristina's fingerless mitts!

Pattern friendship fingerless mitts by me!
Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Color #18024, 1 Skein.
Needles US 4 (3.5 mm).

i knitted these with the second thumb option. maybe third time's the charm, but i think these turned out best of all the three.

here are some more views of the finished mitts, before blocking:

thumb-side view.

bottom view.

top view.

i shipped them out yesterday; hopefully, the girls will like their mitts!