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April 11, 2008 - Posted by Grace Schnebly

Shriveled Mittens

I wanted to post another rather quick update on my Fiddlehead mittens. Today I finished up the outer portion of both mittens, so they’re now ready for a serious blocking then the lining. I am so glad that I ripped out what I had knit on 5’s earlier and switched to size US 3 needles. The mittens fit really well now, and I think after blocking there will be plenty of room for the lining.

As you can probably see these mittens in their current state are pretty bumpy and lumpy. I tried to be pretty loose with my floats so I don’t know what is causing the ridges, but it seems to be pretty commonplace for them to occur in this pattern before blocking. I know both Alice and Jen said the same thing happened to them, and they’re both much more experienced at stranded color work than I! I’m actually kind of glad that I’m lagging a little behind in our KAL because I can ask both of them for advice. :)

Tonight I’m going to give these babies a good soak and blocking; and hopefully turn these wrinkly prunes into plums! I hope to have the lining finished this weekend, but I’m sure I’ll run into some sort of road block. In the mean time check out Jens AWESOME finished Fiddleheads! I love how we used the same kit, but they’re still unique because our colors are all switched around. I’m holding out hope that mine turn out as great as hers and Alice’s.

Comments

April 16, 2008, 1:29 am - ~Kristie (http://guiltypleasures.wordpress.com)
Blocking is one of those things that makes everything better. Blocking can turn a project that is "meh", to "wow".
April 13, 2008, 10:10 pm - Janey
Can I join the rest of the commenters to say how beautiful your Fiddlehead mitts are?
I will never look at a plate of Fiddleheads the same again.
Janey
Fiddlehead (ferns) are a delicacy, only available for a short time of the year.
April 13, 2008, 11:40 am - Andi (http://hookedonstring.wordpress.com/)
Those are awesome!!
April 12, 2008, 10:24 pm - Shannon (www.minervaturkey.com)
These look so great, and I am sure they will behave once blocked. :)
April 12, 2008, 6:23 pm - BearyAnn (http://www.BearyAnn.com)
Wow! They look great. And the intricacies of the fair isle are beautiful. How do you line these? With fabric or another knitted item?
April 12, 2008, 5:18 pm - Octopus Knits (http://octopusknitting.blogspot.com/)
I'm sure they will block out nicely - very pretty!
April 12, 2008, 11:14 am - samantha (deathbyknitting.blogspot.com)
i love those mittens! I can't wait to see the FO!
April 12, 2008, 10:59 am - Lisa (http://hyeknitter.wordpress.com)
Beautiful!
April 12, 2008, 9:57 am - Krissy (www.freerangeknitter.blogspot.com)
I love the colors. I can't wait to see them when they are finished.
April 12, 2008, 8:25 am - whitney (http://whitknits.wordpress.com)
They look amazing! My mittens always turn out lumpy and bumpy before blocking, no matter how loose I keep my floats...blocking makes a huge difference!
April 11, 2008, 6:07 pm - lucy (hhttp://zebraknits.typepad.com/zebraknits_a_knitting_jou/)
They are awesome. I will have to read up more on these mittens before I cast on mine.
April 11, 2008, 5:46 pm - Kim (http://thekniterella.blogspot.com)
Blocking will make all the difference - your mittens are beautiful.

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