Yesterday I found a two needle mitten pattern that I thought I should try. I seem to always have a problem with four needles, especially having loose stitches where the needles meet. So I figured using only 2 needles might make my mitts look better. The biggest downfall to two needle mittens is the seam along the thumb and the …
Basic Mittens Completed
One pair of mittens down, two more to go until my mittens goal is completed. Not too bad for my first pair but I definitely see where I made my mistakes. To start, they aren’t the same length. I didn’t count correctly on my second mitten (the right one). However, I did use the Kitchener Stitch to stitch together the top of …
Basic Mittens
Aside from my cabled baby blanket, I have been wondering which project to start next. Then I remembered my goal list. So I started this very simple pair of mittens. I chose the pattern Basic Four Needle Mittens from the ‘Patons Next Step Seven Mittens and Gloves’ booklet. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the photos ensured …