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February 18th, 2007 | View Comments
In her original entry about the Endpaper Mitts, Eunny referred to them as a “light bagatelle of a knit,” and that description is about as perfect as can be. I’ve been itching to make a pair ever since she posted them and finally cast on last weekend to treat my One-Project Paralysis.
Eunny also referred to them as “wham bam mitts,” which is also highly appropriate. Behold, Mitt #1, Finished:
The Italian tubular cast-on recommended for the mitts is a bit of knitting genius—by far the best tubular cast-on I’ve ever attempted. All the other tubular cast-ons I’ve tried have left a gap that needed to be sewn up after joining for knitting in the round, but this one doesn’t! I would really love to dissect the cast-on to see how the yarn wraps around itself to produce such a great edge. Maybe later this week.
Also featured prominently in the above photo: the rollerblading scar on my left thumb joint. I was flying down a hill at full speed when a rock got caught in my wheels and I went flying down the hill in a completely different way. My wrist guards saved me from serious injury, but I left a nice chunk of thumb skin on the pavement. And now I have a unique, identifying scar.
Yvonne posted this on February 18th, 2007 @ 2:46pm in Unfinished Objects | Permalink to "Wham Bam, One Down"
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2. KathyMarie » February 20th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
Are they lilac and light lime colored? That’s the vibe I’m getting through my monitor, and they are lovely. Perfect for spring (whenever it shows up).
3. lobstah » February 21st, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Those are so pretty! I love the colors you picked.
1. Chrissy » February 18th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Lookin’ good! It’s really pretty.