Pattern: Talamh by Liz Corke (link to pattern page on LizCorke.com🔗)
Started: December 11, 2022
Finished: February 9, 2023
Made for: Sistwerp
Size made: M1 (7")
Yarn: Briggs & Little Sport (100% wool; 440yds/ m = 113g)
- 39g of "?? Mauve" (starting wght: 111g; ending wght: 72g) = 151.86yds
Notes & Photos:
December 11: Finally getting to cast these on :) This is my first FOYAL project for this year. This is the first (of 3) pattern I bought during this year's sale portion as well. Here we go!
later: I have learned the Estonian Cast-on, a variation of the Long-Tail Cast-on. It's quite stretchy making it a really good option for a mitt cuff or similar place (top-down sock, etc). Handy to have a stretchy cast-on in one's toolbox :) The twisted rib with the cable detail is set-up and progressing nicely.
December 18: Other than knitting with 3 dpns (sts are on 2, held parallel to each other while knitting with the 3rd; yes, it's cramped and causing issues with my fingers), this going not too bad. If I could convince the Twerp if she wants her gift she needs to let me be in my room alone it would be going better. Here's where I am on the first one:
I've got the thumb gusset started on the other side, thankfully. I'm not confident on getting the pair done at this point, but I'm going to keep trying!
December 24: One done! Can I knit the other one in 3 1/2 hours?? 😂 Not likely! But I have something to at least show her.
December 27: Have I mentioned I dislike magic loop? Cuz I really really really dislike magic loop. I'm 12 rounds away from starting the thumb gusset. Trying to get these done before the end of the year. Current pic of mittie 2:
February 9/23 (1:41am NST): Finally done! A dear friend heard about my struggles with Magic Looping these and ordered a set of 2.5mm Knitter's Pride Zings dpns for me 🥰 They arrived yesterday and in a matter of hours the second mittie is done! Yay!
Love the pattern. Would definitely make another pair; especially with the proper needles for me lol
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