Luckily (?) I was terrible at blogging last year (not that I've done great this year...) so I still have a back log of projects from last year that you all haven't seen yet. Almost a year ago now, I finished a pair of fingerless mitts for my best friend Bob. Because, you know, July is when you have a serious need for gloves... See.
They are Dashing by Cheryl Niamath from the Spring 2007 Knitty. I've intended to make them since the pattern was published but I never really had a push to cast it on. Until 6 years later when Bob said something like "I think those gloves that let you still use your fingers are cool" and WHAMO time for some knitting.
They are Dashing by Cheryl Niamath from the Spring 2007 Knitty. I've intended to make them since the pattern was published but I never really had a push to cast it on. Until 6 years later when Bob said something like "I think those gloves that let you still use your fingers are cool" and WHAMO time for some knitting.
I made a few adjustments to the pattern. I only knit 10 rounds before the first cable and 9 rounds after the last cable to shorten them a bit. Also, I used the Jenny's Stretchy Bind Off around the fingers and thumb to make sure it would not be too tight. Other than that I followed the pattern as written.
I used the absolutely amazing Dream in Color Classy with Cashmere to knit these. The colorway is Grey Tabby. It is so fantastically soft. It's also spun nice and tight so I don't think it will pill much even though it's a merino-cashmere blend. In my mind that makes it a pretty heavenly yarn.
While they didn't get much use in July, I did see them in the wild several times over the winter. I suppose I can't rule out that they were being worn for my benefit, but it seemed genuine. Every knitter knows that's a win.
