Replacements

The weather has turned chilly, and everyone in my household is scurrying for extra layers before heading outdoors.  Hats, mittens and scarves are all getting a good workout.

Last week I loaned gave away two pairs of my mitts.  The first pair was easy to surrender.  When it came to the second pair, I hesitated for just a split second, but as a mother I will do almost anything for my kids.  That includes giving up my handknits.  

Over the weekend I realized that my generosity had seriously depleted my own supply of mitts.  I was in a store and heard two women talking about losing mittens.  They were discussing where to buy cheap replacements.  I contemplated that option for a brief moment before coming to my senses.  I have enough yarn to make mittens for all of New England.  Why on earth would I buy a pair?

I added mittens to my knitting list and got busy.  This time around I selected the yarn before the pattern.  After a little time on Ravelry, I was reminded of this design.

Newfoundland Mitts.  A few years ago I made several pairs of these mittens for the kids.  There were colorful, warm and best of all, quick to make.  This pair is all mine.

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