Time For One More

One more booth sample, that is.  This idea has been brewing for a while, and I finally acted on it.

X-Mitts.  You may remember that I knit this mitt in the fall out of a 100% Merino yarn.

I had the idea of also offering it in another base that I feature at shows - an Alpaca / Merino / Silk blend.

Earlier this week as I headed out to knit night, I grabbed all the necessary supplies.  By the end of the evening the mitt was almost finished - all except the thumb.  The next day I added the thumb, and it was ready for wear.

I must say I love mitts made with this blend - warm and cozy with a bit of luxury.

This mitt won't have to wait long to make an appearance.  Tomorrow it will travel with me down to Knitting Weekend at Slater Mill.  

Mother Nature served up frigid temperatures this week.  I'm invigorated by the cold, but I know for many it's challenging.  My color inspiration this week reflects the thermometer.

Frosty polka dots.

X-Mitts

Knitting time has been at a premium here.  It didn't help that knit night was cancelled last night.  I was so looking forward to a date with my needles and friends.

With the little time I've had, I did manage to wrap up this quick project.

X-Mitts.

On a whim I decided to give this pattern a try.

X-Mitts includes instructions for both fingering and worsted weights.  I knit the worsted weight version.  Just as I suspected, it was fast and fun.  The tuck stitches used to create the Xs provide texture and keep things interesting.  With the holidays just around the corner, I'm thinking this might be a good project for gift giving.

This mitt is destined to be a booth sample, but I've already decided I must have a pair for myself.

Since I'm going to offer this little project in the booth, I dyed several different colorways. 

These colors and more will be available this weekend at Fiber Festival of New England.

My biggest dilemma right now is deciding which color to make for myself.