Just gotta be different

I cast on for my Offering Mitts on February 19, but several projects got in the way. What's new?

Today I sat down and made myself work on the project most of the day. I would say that this mitt is about 1/2 way finished. I can probably finish it tomorrow... since I will have plenty of uninterrupted knitting time. This pic isn't perfect, but I had to do the pic in artificial light (ugh)... here is my progress so far.

I am knitting these in Palette in Bittersweet Heather, using Size 1 needles. I am pushing to finish this first mitt, because the pair are a birthday gift for my DGD1 for her 15th birthday, on April 20. I was a bit worried, but right now, I think I can finish them in a few more days. My problems with the pattern: 1) Lace intimidates me. 2) Using fingering weight yarn intimidates me. 3) Using a Size 1 needle intimidates me. But 4) So far the pattern has worked fine, with no big surprises. Hope you like my mitts. ♥s

Tags: Mitts, Offering, Palette

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Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on March 19, 2010 at 7:00pm

See, when I first saw this pattern I just assumed there would be a finger ring. Susan is great about modifying patterns so they are better, isn't she? ♥c

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on March 19, 2010 at 7:03pm

Knit: Thanks! I was putting my finished first mitt over on Ravelry and saw where someone else did it, so I did, too. Only I didn't put mine at the finger tip, but at the last ending triangle about 1/2" in from the tip. It doesn't show from the outside so much.♥s

Permalink Reply by Knit4Many on March 19, 2010 at 7:06pm

That's really clever.

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on March 19, 2010 at 6:57pm

I just did it again, Susan. I made a comment and closed it without posting. Your darling ballerina is going to be tickled with this birthday present. ♥c

Permalink Reply by Knit4Many on March 19, 2010 at 7:00pm

Cheryl I thought I was the only one who does that.

Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on March 19, 2010 at 7:00pm

All the time! ♥c

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on March 19, 2010 at 7:06pm

I think I alter nearly EVERY pattern I knit. ♥s

Permalink Reply by Knit4Many on March 19, 2010 at 7:09pm

Not alter just making improvements and adding personal style.

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on March 19, 2010 at 7:11pm

This little ring is definitely am improvement! ♥s

Permalink Reply by Knit4Many on March 19, 2010 at 7:20pm

I definitely say so. Now she doesn't have to worrying about it flipping back. Right?