January FO & WIPs

FO (finished objects) January 2017

Mittens! I've knitted two pair of mittens in January. A orange pair that ended up size 1 year (was suppose to fit a large 3 year old so I have to make him some new ones) and a yellow pair for the 5 year old.

I've finished a sweater and hat for the youngest little monkey in my family. The hat fits perfectly, and has become a staple for nap time (currently with his rainbow striped cardigan). The sweater is a bit large and is tucked away for autumn.  

Mittens designed by Tin Can knits, available for free here
Hat and sweater designed by Strikkezilla aka Tina Hauglund and are available here

WIPs (work in progress)

Currently I'm on the final stages of Miss Rachel's gauntlets and yoke designed by Katie Davies. Originally I wanted to knit it topdown for a better fit but decided to follow the designers bottom up method. It's a bit big but that can be a good thing too. But I think I'll return to knitting topdown after this.
I decided to knit the sleeves topdown as I'm not sure if I'll add the gauntest design as a part of the sleeves. And yes I've made it a cardigan and not a sweater.


Miss Rachel's yoke and gauntlets designed by Katie Davis and available here

I'm also on the last stages of Topdown sweater by Pickles in their lovely Pickles Merino Tweed. A bit dull to knit but can't wait to have a sweater in that yarn. It's so nice and can be worn inside too.

Pattern and yarn available here