Fingerless gloves

[vaneramos]

My parents and daughters are in town for the concert tonight, so I had an opportunity to photograph these fingerless gloves I knit for Brenna for Christmas. I was inspired by ghostsandrobots, who wore a pair of these (in dark grey, I think) to Toronto last fall. She kindly pointed me to the pattern from Crystal Palace yarns. I used another mohair-wool yarn from Wellington Fibres (I think this colour mix is called "Spring Break".

Comments

[ghostsandrobots.livejournal.com]

Beautiful color! That's what I've been doing this winter too, wearing a pair of gloves underneath. :)

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

That's a great idea for people with cold hands. Brenna wears them indoors, too.

[jwg.livejournal.com]

What is the function of the buttons on the gloves?

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Do they have to have a function?

[halation.livejournal.com]

those are absolutely outstanding!

[trinapink.livejournal.com]

Oh, they are beautiful!

I've just learned to knit. So far, I've made nothing but scarves, though I have started a shawl and a scarf that uses stitches significantly more difficult than plain old garter or stockinette. I *love* it. It's very calming. Though I've realized I'm a total snob about yarns. I won't touch acrylics, and I love wool and silk. Cotton isn't bad, but I can feel the moisture wicking out of my skin. When my daughter started therapy, and we learned about sensory issues, I realized I have them also. Noise makes me crazy (either a lot, or a sustained amount). And certain tactile things calm me down. Like knitting with yummy yarn.

Have you made socks? I love wool socks, and my sisters makes some adorable ones with beading and other things on the cuff. But I'm afraid to try.