in my new mitts that is.
*smiles*
So earlier this week i headed out to buy more yarn and came across a magazine on the floor of the store aisle. The magazine was rather beaten and looked so sad... I picked it up to put it back and looky there... a crochet today magazine! ( i'm always putting stuff away at stores i often get asked if i work there... lol)
I randomly flipped through and immediately loved the pattern for the cabled mitts. totally something I would buy at forever 21. :) AND I'm always reaching for mr.handsome's hand to keep my hands warm. I found a way to keep them warm and toasty even when he isn't around :) jk mr.handsome! you are my favorite warmer upper. * wink*wink*
I kept reading through the pattern and it seemed easy enough. I put the mag away and went along with my day. I didn't really want to buy a magazine that was all stepped on and icky. SO after a long story :) ... i found it again at my local borders... all shiny and new. I worked up the pattern just yesterday evening and finished the last mitt early today. I would say it took me less than 2 hours collectively. And with one ball of yarn for the pair I totally am digging these cute mitts :)
I used Vanna's choice purple yarn ( worsted weight 4 ). I love that the yarn was also on sale at michaels this week! yay! i came home fluffier than i left but in a good way hahaa!
Now i don't subscribe to any magazines anymore and I hardly ever buy one for anything but i am actually hoping to score a subscription once mr.handsome reads this and gets the "subliminal" message that this would be a wonderful addition to my arsenal of literature :) The mag costs $6.99 on the newsstands and I only purchased it because i loved a few other projects also featured in the magazine. I promised myself to also finish those projects soon in order to make it worth the cost. And honestly I LOVE these cute mitts more than yesterday so I am so very glad that I did buy the pattern for them. I really think it was worth it :)
i think i will make a pair in every color ( i noticed some yarn with silver and gold threaded through it i about lost it ! gorgeous) ... because i do believe in accessorizing and feeling cute & toasty.
awesomeness.
complete and utter love
xoxo
-d
ps: I have a fun crochet giveaway tomorrow :)
9 comments:
Those are super cute! I've been wanting to crochet myself some handwarmers, too. Glad to know the process is pretty quick. :)
oh debee! so cozy and warm! just what i need here in MN! haha! but you can bet i have a basket full of hats, scarves & mitts lined up and ready to go for our frigid temps! love these & all the projects you have been showing us! i just wanted to let you know that yesterday i finished my inspire lovely art class album!! whoo hoo! just had to share, because i knew as my instructor, you would be so proud!! {wink!}
amy g. :)
xoxo
Absolutely adorable, and LOVE the color! I hope to see many of your amazing knits in the etsy store soon! : )
These look great! I wish I could crochet to make them!
Totally cute! I started a pair last year on a round knitting loom...I may have to pick that back up and finish the other one. :)
aye! debee! one more lovely crochet project! you inspire me so much to take my hook and crochet - just have no time :(
looking forward for your giveaway, yum :)
Debee,
This crochet week of yours has been awesome!! Can you tell me what yarn you used for your Tiff inspired blanket?
Thank you!
Jen Kolakowski
Gorgeous photos!
Oh, lovely!! :) I'm trying to amke those lovely mitts myself right now, too! I love Crochet Today, but I grabbed it right up extra fast when I saw these - so lovely. :) My first attempt (made with a larger hook for gauge), somehow ended up as big as a football players hands, though - lol. I have to try again. :)
Post a Comment