I think I’ve finally finished all of the samples for this year’s classes…all but one, any way. (I love putting checks in boxes! :D) I’m so very happy with these little fingerless gloves! I started them in the booth at CreativFestival last weekend. There were so many pretty, inspiring knits roaming about, I was desperate to cast on something new. As a result, I didn’t over-think or over-design as I sometimes have a tendency to do. I think this contributes to a certain freshness and simplicity. I really enjoyed knitting them, and I know they’ll be a very handy thing to have once the cold weather sets in. I think I’ll knit up another pair in the Beach Grass colorway.
I am not in love with the Sugar Cube socks, but they’re done too. I don’t hate them, I’m just ambivalent. Meh. They’re doing what I hoped they would: illustrating toe-up construction, particularly the Fleegle heel. At least this way, I won’t be tempted to wear them 😉
This morning over coffee, I finished the body of the winter version of Maizie, also in Quince & Co Tern, this time in the Mist colorway. I hear quite a number of knitters say that they don’t like knitting the sleeves in top-down sweaters. I’m just the opposite! I’m so happy when those big, long rounds are finished!
It’s cool, cloudy and damp in Prince Edward County today and I have a sore throat 🙁 This and some lemon-ginger tea will make for a perfect (and rare!) Saturday afternoon of knitting. Hope yours is happy, too!
(Teddy just woke himself by barking in his sleep!)
Nicky
Those mitts are very pretty and I really actually love those socks.
Little Church Knits
Thanks! I think I’d like them better if I’d increased the stitch count. When I put them on, the squares stretch a bit too much :-/
Nicky
Are you going to redo them with the mods?
Little Church Knits
Hmmmm….well….perhaps.
Andrea @ This Knitted Life
Very pretty!
MaryJane
That’s my super talent friend, Cheryl! You are an inpiration, my friend!
Little Church Knits
Awwww shucks! You’re pretty awesome yourself, Lady Jane!
Polo
Those fingerless mitts are beautiful. So neat and pretty.
Tina
Love the mitts and socks, beautiful and the baby at the bottom is adorable 🙂
Little Church Knits
Awww…thanks Tina! I’ll tell Teddy you said so…He’ll be chuffed 😉
Christine Ferguson
Hello fellow knitter. I love, love the fingerless mitts. I like the colourway. The socks are fabby. I enjoy knitting top down and I also don’t mind doing the sleeves. Hope you feel better soon. Cheers. Christine
Little Church Knits
Thanks Christine! And thanks so much for stopping by 😉