knitting school dropout: mittens of avoidance

(deep breath) june is already an overwhelmingly busy month for me, but pretty soon, it'll be even more so. i'm doing my best to procrastinate as much as possible, though. here's some hand-knit proof:

pattern: warmest mittens, from the book knitting pretty. the pattern is also available for free, (ravelry link)
yarn: handspun patchwork yarn from folktale fibers, a little less than 1 skein.
needles: 4mm for ribbing, 4.5mm for the rest of mittens.
started: june 5, 2008
finished: june 7, 2008
modifications: a few. the pattern is written for dpns, but i knit them both at the same time on one 40" circular using magic loop. i've never knit 2 of anything at once before, and let me tell you, it was instant love. i think watching them grow simultaneously turned into a little obsession for me. i ended up with a completed pair in no time at all.
i knit these on larger than recommended needles because i'm a very tight knitter, and the fit is just right. i think i eliminated around 5 rows from the main portion if the mitten because i thought they might be long for me.

i really love how this yarn knit up into mismatched stripes. i'll be making more mittens in this yarn for sure.

next week, i'll be making my debut as a bridesmaid, for the first time ever. i know, right? my sweet brother is marrying a great gal (and knitter!). let's hope i can clean up real nice for them.

eta: for those who asked, the boots are made by camper, my favorite shoe brand ever. unfortunately, these are from a few seasons ago. the only place i was able to find them was here, and for quite a bit more than i paid "on sale".

Comments

omg
now i'm going to have to knit these
as i have the yarn and i'm smitten with them as well
and those boot
now i want to buy those boots

Posted by: Nancy Cook | June 9, 2008 02:05 PM

that's so funny - i just finished a pair of mittens with some folktale fibers yarn as well! it's purty stuff. i think this yarn is perfect for fun, stripy mittens.

Posted by: melissa | June 9, 2008 02:55 PM

I love love love the cute stripes! Great mittens.

And aren't camper shoes the best ever? I'm obsessed. I have two pairs of their boots already and desperately want more. Specifically, now I want yours.

Posted by: claire | June 9, 2008 03:20 PM

Very adorable gloves and boots!!

Posted by: Gudrun | June 9, 2008 05:17 PM

Love the mittens & the boots! Camper is such a great brand! :)

Posted by: Leah | June 9, 2008 08:41 PM

Love the mittens and the boots. I'm glad you mentioned info on boots. For those interested they are cheaper at http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1051001&pg=5044653

Sells for $215 plus free shipping. Also if you do a google search for a code for shoes.com usually you can find a discount code.

Posted by: thea | June 10, 2008 06:50 AM

I love your avoidance mittens - they are so cute!

Posted by: Sarah | June 10, 2008 12:06 PM

Super cute mittens! I love the yarn. I might just go and order some for myself.

And I'm with you on the Campers. I can't find them here in Canada, but always pick up a pair when we visit NYC. I almost bought the same boots as you, and now I regret that I didn't. They're really adorable.

Posted by: nicole | June 10, 2008 12:38 PM

I love the how these came out using that yarn. They're both unique without being completely matchy!

Do you have an online source for learning how to do 2 at a time Magic Loop that you liked?

Posted by: lekkercraft | June 11, 2008 11:22 AM

So cute! I love the idea of handspun mittens--I shall have to make some for myself very soon. Good luck with all the stuff you have going on this month!

Posted by: femiknitter | June 11, 2008 09:02 PM

i can't decide which I like more: the boots or the mittens! seems like the mittens are a little more attenable though :) beautiful!

Posted by: lolly | June 12, 2008 12:01 PM

Love your site, the mittens, and yes, the boots. Want the boots. Oh, and the mittens.

Posted by: Erin | June 13, 2008 09:37 AM

This is my first time visiting your site (via Ravelry) and I love it! Great knitting, photos, and writing. I'll be back!

Posted by: Sonia | June 19, 2008 12:27 PM

Great mittens, and congrats to your brother!

Posted by: Amy | June 23, 2008 01:58 PM

I like the cool mittens, but I LOVE the boots.

Posted by: Elizabeth | June 24, 2008 04:35 PM