Photographic Proof
Well here is the unblocked proof that the fingerless gloves / convertible mittens are complete.
I will pop them in the mail as soon as they are blocked.
Notice how they are trying to hide behind each other? That's because there are SO many things I would do differently. Like...
...unravel the yarn to a specific point as I began each glove to make sure both gloves were the same.
...found a way to prevent such large gaps between the fingers so that less weaving to cover was necessary
...attached the top with a crocheted edge. The books suggestion was to pick up 30 stitches and begin knitting the top. I didn't like the way that looked at all. I knitted the top first then just backstitched the top on about two rows up. Of course the books way would have worked to if I had matched up the yarn but by now I was worried I would run out of yarn.
...take exact measurements of Mo's hands myself.
...knit them both at the same time on two circs or the magic loop.
That said I am knitting my business partners matching 'botogans' in our company colors. Last year on MLK Day we closed and worked with Hands-On Charlotte cleaning up the Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery . I'm hnot sure what our project will be this year but we are planning to work outside if possible...hoping the hats will come in handy !
I will pop them in the mail as soon as they are blocked.
Notice how they are trying to hide behind each other? That's because there are SO many things I would do differently. Like...
...unravel the yarn to a specific point as I began each glove to make sure both gloves were the same.
...found a way to prevent such large gaps between the fingers so that less weaving to cover was necessary
...attached the top with a crocheted edge. The books suggestion was to pick up 30 stitches and begin knitting the top. I didn't like the way that looked at all. I knitted the top first then just backstitched the top on about two rows up. Of course the books way would have worked to if I had matched up the yarn but by now I was worried I would run out of yarn.
...take exact measurements of Mo's hands myself.
...knit them both at the same time on two circs or the magic loop.
That said I am knitting my business partners matching 'botogans' in our company colors. Last year on MLK Day we closed and worked with Hands-On Charlotte cleaning up the Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery . I'm hnot sure what our project will be this year but we are planning to work outside if possible...hoping the hats will come in handy !
Lovely, and I know how you had to fight this pattern. Well done.
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Don't sweat the holes between fingers. That's natural and meant to be fixed later by weaving in your ends. You didn't do anything wrong there! They look great!
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