Christmas Knits No.4 – Straightfoward Mittens indeed

My fourth Christmas knit is now completed. These are Mone Dräger’s aptly named Straightforward Mitts and they are exactly that. Just enough pattern not to be completely boring, but easy enough for car knitting as we made our way south for Christmas. Here’s one waiting at the Channel Tunnel Check in: The pattern is worked up the side of the hand and adds interest to both the back of the hand and the palm. The rib … More Christmas Knits No.4 – Straightfoward Mittens indeed

Christmas Knit No.2 (and 3)

It’s done! Yes, the second of my Christmas knits is knitted, wrapped and left at my parents ready for opening on the big day. Following on from my Milo for my great nephew was the Deinte for his big sister my great niece. I chose the 6 year old size and there was a surprising amount of knitting in it – well surprising if you don’t really engage your brain to actually consider the size … More Christmas Knit No.2 (and 3)