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Thursday 27 December 2012

Merino and Bamboo

Some time ago I bought a lovely vintage wool coat, you can see it here.
It fitted me perfectly but for the sleeves, rather short hmmm so I decided the time had come for me to knit myself some long fingerless gloves using four needles...  I have a real dislike of seams!
I had unravelled an old 100% merino cardigan last winter so all I needed were the needles... bamboo  3.25mm were ordered... now I'm not great at remembering to count or to write things down so I decided not to follow a pattern... rather cast on 42st keep knitting add the odd purl row for some interest then get some help when I got to the thumb which is what I did and here are the results...





























I'm rather pleased... they are very soft and warm...
I'm going to make some more... to sell hopefully... adding other reclaimed contrasting coloured wool I might even try a thumb gusset next too...

I'm also attempting to knit flowers...

WHAT FUN!!

Smiles Cass x 

7 comments:

  1. Yes, these look delightful. Prefect for short sleeves or long arms;)
    My shop was a bit of a result yesterday. It brought a smile to a rather dull day. I can't find my USB key so having trouble putting images on my blog.

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    1. Keep looking Jane coz I want to see all your finds!

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  2. Gorgeous and practical. Love the colour

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    1. Thank you Ms George... I love dark charcoal too!

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  3. Your gloves look amazing how clever you are without using a pattern and a great way of recycling.
    Thank you for your comment, we did appreciate it.
    Sarah x

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  4. These gloves are fantastic, I also bought a winter coat from the charity shop last year with very short sleeves so I was going to have a go at making some longer versions of the owl wrist warmers in a recent Mollie Makes mag. But your gloves are so much nicer and much more me - can you remember roughly how much yarn they used up as I only have 100g in the colour I want to use? I've never used four needles before so it will be a steep learning curve but I am definitely going to give it a go. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and have a fab weekend. xx

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    1. Oh Juliab so sweet of you... they were the first thing I've ever knitted with four needles and only the second thing ever!
      Mine weigh less than 100g, I used reclaimed dk and four 3.25mm needles... I wanted mine quite tight so cast on 42st, spread them evenly between 3 needles and use the fourth to knit... there are lots of types with or without thumbs if you need a pattern I'm knitting another pair, again using 4 needles but this time with a gusset very easy if you send me an email address I'll send it to you. Go for it! smiles Cass x

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It is always lovely to receive a comment from you... smiles Cass x