Handknit Week: Dashing

Monday, January 12, 2009

Welcome to Handknit week at dontcallmebecky! I’ve been knitting up lots of little projects over the past month and now’s the time to share my finished objects. Check back each day this week for another finished object.



Dashing
I made these fingerless mitts to keep my hands warm in my chilly office at work. I made the men’s version of the pattern, because I liked it better than the women’s version (Fetching). Even though I made the small size, the mitts are a bit loose and long around my fingers. If I were to make this pattern again I would decrease around the top portion and knit a few less rows at the top and thumb.



The yarn I used for this project. Karabella Aurora 8 is a soft, soft, merino. It’s pretty similar to the Berocco Pure Merino in size and feel.



Pattern: Dashing
Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8
Needle: 7
Size: Men’s Small
Ravelry Link: craftr's Dashing



11 comments

  1. I need to get this pattern pronto! I haven't done any cables yet and I think this would be a good place to start. I can't wait to see what other goodies you've made up.

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  2. This is stunning! Lovely colors and cable work.

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  3. So cute. And perfect for ipods and cell phones. Nice work.

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  4. Yay! They look WONderful! Great job!!

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  5. they look so cozy.... but do your fingertips still get cold? you make me wish i was a knitter, but i do NOT need another obsession. sigh. too bad. hey, maybe someday we could arrange a swap of some kind. needlepoint for knitting? i've been thinking about trying out a needlepoint camera strap... and of course there's lots of pillows and bag options....

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  6. Beautiful!! That yarn is one of faves.

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  7. awesome! love them! love you guys!! xox

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  8. Oooh, what a beautiful color! I see what you mean about being on a purple kick, and I can see why. Those look so warm and cozy. I really would like to be a knitter, but I need to finish my ripple blanket first. Wait, do I?

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  9. you have been doing a bunch of beautiful things!!! these are my favorite. i looked at a pair in the store the other day...i just about fell over at the price. i like yours WAY better. if you ever sell a pair of these...give me a shout!

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  10. look at you go! these are lovely, i adore the color!

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