Kathryn Ivy

January 06, 2009 - Posted by Alice Schnebly

A Christmas Present to Myself

Reading Mitts.

Project Specs
Pattern: Susie’s Reading Mitts by Janelle Masters
Pattern source: Janelle’s Blog or The Dancing Ewe Yarns and Teas
Finished Size: 9.75” long, 3.5” across hand when not worn
Yarn: 79g (200 yds) Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK, Shade 0010
Needles: US6 Clover Bamboo DPNS
Date started: 12/14/08
Date completed: 1/2/09
Modifications: Went up a needle size to achieve gauge
See them on Ravelry!

These are some seriously comfy mitts.Last month during my visit home I came across this pattern while shopping at The Dancing Ewe in Ellensburg, WA. I knew these mitts would make the perfect project to break up all the Christmas knitting I had been doing, and I have to admit, I was really ready to make something for myself!

The pattern originally calls for Cascade Cloud 9, but since I always end up sneezing like crazy whenever I work with angora I picked up some Sublime Extrafine Merino DK instead. I’m really glad I decided to use a yarn that’s new to me. I loved working with the Sublime. It’s super soft, and even though I expected it to be a little splitty with all the plies, it wasn’t a problem at all with my bamboo DPNs. The color is also the perfect heather gray, and the finished mitts are so cozy and comfy they remind me a little of my favorite gray sweatshirt.

The Sublime makes a really cushy finished mitt.It probably was a crazy idea to start something right in the midst of my gift knitting, but this pattern made for the perfect airplane knitting. I was able to finish up the first mitt on my plane ride back from Washington. Even though I didn’t get to finish my other mitt until a couple of weeks later, it was nice to have this little gift for myself after the Christmas craziness was over. I really love them, and because my most worn knit this winter has been my Juniper Mitts I know I’ll get a ton of use out of these fingerless mitts as well.

This pattern was previously only available from The Dancing Ewe, but Janelle just added it as a free pattern to her blog! Thanks, Janelle! So, if you’re looking for a great quick knit to kick off 2009, definitely check it out. I’ve already made a second pair from Malabrigo Silky Merino as a gift, but I’ll wait to show those off until after they arrive at their destination.

Reading Mitts in Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK.


 

Comments

  • November 28, 2009, 1:59 pm - prague loop (http://pragueloop.etsy.com)

    really pretty - the idea with the hem is genius.

  • November 27, 2009, 9:22 pm - Diana

    The link in the blog doesn't work but I went to the site where she got the pattern (Susie's reading mitts) and it is listed as a free pattern you can download: http://bit.ly/7vzvNC

  • October 21, 2009, 11:16 pm - Anak

    Hello! I am dying here to get the pattern for these mits, but the link listed in your blog is no longer available! Is there other way I could get it? Thanks! :)

  • March 26, 2009, 10:47 pm - June (www.myspace.com/starlettejune)

    Hi Alice!!!
    Love you, miss you - send me an email update!! PS I WANNA VISIT

  • February 9, 2009, 7:52 am - Stella

    Hi - do you happen to have the template for those? the link on Janelle's blog doens't work anymore.
    Thanks a lot and well done for your web site. It is great!

  • January 20, 2009, 4:21 pm - Octopus Knits (http://octopusknitting.blogspot.com/)

    Lovely!

  • January 19, 2009, 12:06 pm - Brianna (bythehook.blogspot.com)

    I love these... they're great! I'm new to your blog, but I absolutely adore it!

  • January 16, 2009, 4:35 pm - KathrynGrace (http://kglo.blogspot.com)

    Those are lovely!

  • January 13, 2009, 9:02 am - monique (blueberriesinthefields.blogspot.com)

    hi ! I just wanted to let you know i chose you to receive an award. I love reading your blog and your knits are gorgeous ! love the mitered mitts ! please, do visit my blog and see how you too can share this award with other talented people. :)
    enjoy your day !

  • January 11, 2009, 11:53 am - Shannon (www.minervaturkey.com)

    These are absolutely beautiful. The color is just right for the pattern.

  • January 10, 2009, 7:52 pm - Alicia (www.ponyknit.blogspot.com)

    So elegant! Beautiful!

  • January 7, 2009, 4:44 pm - the Lady (www.theladyknits.blogspot.com)

    Thanks for the shawl & 365 compliments! I'm having a lot of fun with the 365 project. And these mitts are really pretty - they look nice and feminine, they gray is cool. I think "elegant" is definitely the right word.

  • January 7, 2009, 1:36 pm - Claire (www.justclaire.blogspot.com)

    Beautiful! So simple and elegant. I love them.

  • January 7, 2009, 9:31 am - Hannah (http://lifeonthedoublepoint.blogspot.com)

    So gorgeous, Alice! I was looking for a simple but interesting handwarmer pattern to make out of silky, and I think this might be the one! My aunt has been suffering from rhumatoid (sp?) arthritis and these would be the perfect present to make her feel loved.

  • January 6, 2009, 10:19 pm - Madge (http://knitdevil.blogspot.com/)

    Yay for selfish knits!

  • January 6, 2009, 9:42 pm - Leslie (www.whatastitch.blogspot.com)

    What a great pattern...simple, yet with some details that set them apart. I love the color you chose.

  • January 6, 2009, 9:25 pm - Oiyi (www.oiyi.blogpost.com)

    That is a great present for yourself! Beautiful.

  • January 6, 2009, 7:46 pm - Pat (http://patsknittingandquilting.com)

    Gorgeous in their simplicity with the touch of beauty on each end!

  • January 6, 2009, 7:22 pm - mai (http://www.morningstar113.com/blog/)

    cute mitts! sometimes you need a break from gift and deadline knitting for something small and mindless :)

  • January 6, 2009, 7:15 pm - Jennifer (nuttyirishmanknits.typepad.com)

    These are gorgeous! Don't you love the sublime? The colors are spectacular. I just started a project with my silky merino! I'll be anxious to see what you think! ;-) Let's have coffee in the morning!

  • January 6, 2009, 6:35 pm - Denise (http://theknittingden.blogspot.com)

    Beautiful mitts, I love the picot edging.

  • January 6, 2009, 5:13 pm - Sue (mcintyreknits.blogspot.com)

    They look gorgeous. I think I will need to go and check out that pattern.

  • January 6, 2009, 4:30 pm - rachel (www.happycollegeknitter.blogspt.com)

    Those look beautiful!

  • January 6, 2009, 4:04 pm - Knit Pickins (http://knitpickins.blogspot.com)

    I love this pattern! Thank you for posting it. I just bought some Malabrigo Silky Merino and was going to make a pair of Fetchings, but I wasn't sold on that yarn/pattern combo. This will be perfect!

  • January 6, 2009, 3:07 pm - Kirsten (www.throughtheloops.typepad.com)

    Very elegant. The color and the pattern work so well together.


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