Amsterdam Mitts

This summer I went to the Netherlands with a study abroad trip for library school. We stayed in Amsterdam, Mons (a little town in Belgium), and Rotterdam and I took a side trip to London! Since this was a class, we actually had homework... and one of our assignments was a reflection project. We could do pretty much anything as long as it was made easily available to the entire program and somehow tied in with our trip and our experience with the Dutch Designs excursion.

So I designed and knit a pair of "Delftwear" mittens (inspired by Delftware) and made a blog about the project. :) If you're interested, check it out here...

Kristine's Delfwear Fingerless Mittens

Delftwear Mittens

Alyssa's Diamond Mitts in Pretty Pink - Now for Sale! $20 + $3 shipping

I originally wrote the pattern for these gloves for my best friend's 21st birthday. Alyssa loved the subtle diamond texture of the glove and how warm her hands were while still having the utility of her fingers and thumb and I'm sure you will too!

You can check out my listing and purchase this pair for yourself or a friend in my Etsy Shop. :-)

These gloves are approximately 6" around and 7" long. These will fit most women's hands.



Fiber Content:
- 55% Merino extra fine wool
- 33% Microfiber
- 12% Cashmere

Made in a pet-free and smoke-free home in Bellevue, Washington.

If you are interested in these gloves, but would prefer another color or a different size or length, please don't hesitate to contact me at knittinsmitten@gmail.com.

Call for Test Knitters -- CLOSED

THIS REQUEST HAS BEEN CLOSED.  Thank you to everyone who volunteered!

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some test knitters to work on my first pattern.  If anyone is interesting in volunteering, please email me at knittinsmitten@gmail.com.

Shown here in the short length in a DK weight yarn.  Available in short and long lengths and small through large sizes.  These can also be made in a lighter weight yarn for a lacy spring mitt.

Here's how it will work...

Step A) I'll send you an electronic copy of my rough-draft pattern in either PDF or Word document depending on your preference.

Step B) You knit the pattern in any size and length in any weight of yarn you want. You keep your gloves, but please take pictures.

Step C) You tell me:
- what size and length of glove you made
- what yarn you used and how much of it
- any modifications you made to the pattern and why (problems with the pattern or personal preference; I may update the pattern with your alterations)
- any problems you encountered with the pattern
- any typos/unclear elements in the pattern
- any title suggestions
- general feedback (I don't like your font, the thumb gusset was confusing, cute pictures, etc.)

Step D) You post pictures of your project on Ravelry (with your honest feedback in the comments!) and link it to the pattern.

Step E) I send you a copy of the finished pattern and you have my undying gratitude.

Let me know if you're interested!

New Name Contest for New Mitts!

I've designed my first pair of fingerless mittens!  I plant to sell the finished product in my Etsy store soon as well as the pattern, which will be available primarily on Ravelry, but in my Etsy store occasionally as well.  Currently, they are called "Diamond Mitts" but I am searching for a better, more unique and memorable name.  If you have any suggestions, leave them in the comment box along with a way of contacting you (email at host dot com... don't put your phone number!) and you'll win a copy of the pattern when it is completed! Sound good?

Here are a few more pictures...

These mitts are made using all knit and purl (and some yarn overs and knit togethers) and are made in the round. This pattern is intended for DK weight yarn and uses 1 - 2 50g skeins.

The pattern will offer two lengths: short (shown here) and long (goes a little over half-way up your forearm) but the pattern is easy to alter to the length that you want. There will also be notes to knit different sizes: small (shown here), medium, and large.

I'm also looking for some test knitters to test out the pattern when I get it all written up and fancy-like.  If you're interested, send me an email at knittinsmitten@gmail.com with your Ravelry name and what size and length you're thinking about knitting.  (If you don't have a Ravelry account, you can still test knit for me, but I'll need your okay to post pictures of your finished project on Ravelry and here on my blog; you'll receive credit for the photo and the project).