Doh!

I'm still a dope when it comes to how much yarn is in the ball and how far will it go. I don't know anyone personally who knits and being disabled I can't really pop out to knitting groups, and we don't have a local yarn store. So there you are, I'm learning as I go.

The problem is I'm 3/4 done with my latest bath mitt and it's looking good. I used Knit Picks Shine and at this point I can't ignore that I will run out of yarn. I really thought one ball of yarn should make one mitt. I just can't bring myself to crack open another ball for one mitt. Cheap I am! With a ball of Lily Sugar and Cream I've made two mitts and am now knitting a dishcloth. I just couldn't ignore the economics, even though the yarns are quite different.

So I bought some SandC and will try the pattern on the ball band since this yarn doesn't really do ribbing.

Speaking of dishcloths - Dishcloth Boutique

Time Warp Again

What happened? Sometimes I lose a few weeks, zing, it feels like only a day has passed.

Knitting along I have been on a quest for a nice bath mitt pattern; I'm thinking Christmas. First was the one mentioned previously from the book One-Skein Wonders. Then I made some simple adjustments and made the one pictured. It's better but improvements can still be made.

Now before I get to work making changes I come across a pattern over a Plymouth Yarn with many of these features in place. So I'm now knitting this one up with a few size adjustments. I'm close now I can feel it, bath mitt joy is eminent.

FO Bath Mitt

I finished this bath mitt from the book One-Skein Wonders sans the lace trim. I'm not real fond of the shape, that 90 degree thumb, but I think it's a good jumping off point. Because the size is good, just a little more effort on the thumb and longer if you leave the lace off and it would be good. I'll add it to the list.

For now I've cast on the wrist yarn holder. Looks super handy and Teresa's pattern has nice pattern details.

FO Fetching

Like so many I had to knit up fetching from the summer 2006 Knitty. They have the best free patterns. Anywho this was a step up for me with the cables and picot bind off, but this was the perfect foot wetter.

I did add 5 to the cast on basically another rib, 'cause I'm a big chick. I do want to make another pair and try for even better sizing. Plus I'm finally getting the hang of double points sans ladders, hooray!