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Tres bien ensemble

Santa Clause is Thrumming To Town.

12/18/2012

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You're probably sick of seeing bits of these mitts pop up in every post, but as they are totally finished, and I have managed to take proper, albeit early morning, low light pictures of them, I decided they deserve a post of they're own.
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These are destined to be gifts. I'm a little sad I didn't make more than three pairs, because I really, really want some for myself now. I'll probably tackle more once I come up for air on the other side of Christmas. They truly are a simple knit that produces a great looking result. And to put your hands inside them... it's dreamy. 
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In place of roving, I used Malabrigo Rasta for my thrums. It's basically roving, right? Regardless, it worked. The downside to using yarn over traditional roving is that I couldn't easily pull little pieces off the strand. So, I had to cut something like 500 "2.5 pieces over the course of three pairs. I got all three pairs from the same hank of Malabrigo; there might even be enough left over to squeeze a fourth pair. 
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I used Berroco Ultra Alpaca in glade, navy, and salt &pepper as my primary yarn.  One hank of each color was plenty to make a pair.  Between the wool and alpaca, these should be toasty warm. 
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I knit using US sz.5 needles over 44 stitches. Most of the patterns I referred to suggest between 36 and 40 sts., but with the thrums, and the sz.5 needles I needed more room. As far as thrum placement, I kept it easy and did every fourth stitch, every four rows.
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And, that's it. No more. mitts. Until after Christmas. Maybe. If I'm still kicking. 
8 Comments
Renee Anne link
12/18/2012 01:54:22 am

Those look lovely and warm! It kind of makes me wish I had a true need for mittens but, alas, the move from Wisconsin to California kind of put that thought away. Of course, we still visit...

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Michelle link
12/18/2012 03:57:41 am

Oh, I'm glaring at you through the computer screen right now. I wish I didn't have a need for mittens. But, it's totally cold here now. I even saw it trying to snow today- didn't last long or amount to anything, but I'm still counting it.

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Carol link
12/18/2012 01:58:27 am

Your mittens are beautiful! I am currently making mittens for my daughter in Denver. They are fun to do because they are a quick project and I know she can really use them.

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Michelle link
12/18/2012 03:59:18 am

Thank you! I'm sure your daughter will be a very grateful recipient of mittens!!!

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Hallie
12/18/2012 10:43:22 am

I too would be a grateful recipient of mittens ;)

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Susan link
12/19/2012 03:04:45 am

These are lovely! They look so classic. The rasta must be much nicer than roving, I would think, because roving gets everywhere!

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Evie link
12/19/2012 08:34:44 am

I love the thrummed mitts! They look super warm and cozy. Your projects are all lovely! I have nominated you for an Inspiring Blogger Award.

http://lacouturieredimanche.blogspot.com/2012/12/very-inspiring-blogger-award.html

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Ginny
12/20/2012 02:35:46 am

Love your mitts. They look so warm and cosy.

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