Wham Bam, One Down
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.
CogKnition posted this on February 18th, 2007 @ 2:46pm in Unfinished Objects | Permalink to "Wham Bam, One Down"
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Lookin’ good! It’s really pretty.
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).
Those are so pretty! I love the colors you picked.