FO: Kiddo's New Mittens
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Kiddo has a cute blue snowsuit with pink trim and it’s just a bit too long for her which makes outfit extra cute. The arms have little flaps that can be folded over her hands to keep her fingers warm. Know what she hates with a burning tantrum inducing passion? Those flaps because they keep her from driving her fingers straight into the snow. Warm fingers are just not a priority for her. Keeping her fingers warm is, however, a priority for me and the yarn stash.
I made her the Beloved Bonnet by Tin Can Knits last winter. The hat was big at the time - still a bit oversized now - but she likes wearing it. That’s more than I can say for most of her hats that I pick up off the floor 10 seconds after putting them on her noggin. When I went looking for a mitten pattern a few weeks ago, there was just enough yarn left over to make a pair of The World’s Simplest Mittens, also by Tin Can Knits. The pair was an exceedingly quick knit even with the few extra rounds I tacked on to make the mittens longer. There’s still yarn leftover too so who knows what the last 33 yards will turn into.
Normally, this is where I’d show you a cute photo of the matching hat and mittens. I would love to take that photo too, but the hat is currently having an adventure. We don’t know where it is or when it plans to return. I’m hoping soon because there’s 4” of snow on the ground, and kiddo should have her favorite hat back for her adventures. The giant octopus hat is a close second though.
I can show you the mitts in action though! They got their first wearing out to go play in the snow. She didn’t immediately hate them! They got wet, caked in snow, frequently put back on (really need to get some mitten clips), and pulled around in a sled. It was a good day for all involved.
Then, the next day when the mitts were dry again, Kiddo pulled them off the shelf and put one on all by herself. I helped with the second. Yay, knitting win! The first pair of hand knit socks I made for her were also well received and well-worn. I’m trying not to get my hopes up that she’ll love the next thing I make for her too. Optimistic? Sure. Also prepared for kiddo to never want to wear the next thing I knit for her? Yeah, that too.
The Specs:
Pattern: The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits
Yarn: 64 yds Jojoland Splatter Dash - color 36
Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 6 (4 mm) circular needles
Dates: January 25 - 29, 2020
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