Comments on: Toasty Mittens

By: Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » Covered With Snow!

Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » Covered With Snow! — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:28:42 +0000

[...] a pair of mittens. (It’s a free pattern: Super Bulky Mittens).You might remember that I made a pair of these before Christmas, too. I gave those to my sweet mother-in-law. But I knew at that time that I’d have to make [...]

By: Robyn

Robyn — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:06:19 +0000

I made my first mittens this week as well! I used the Wishbone Mittens pattern and Swans Island Merino Worsted yarn and I love love love them. That yarn is so lovely I may have to get some more…

By: Seanna Lea

Seanna Lea — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:14:32 +0000

I don’t mind bulky yarn, but I gravitate towards fingering weight for nearly everything. It is kind of funny how often I pick a project just to use even more sock yarn.

By: Lisa Soderman

Lisa Soderman — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:26:19 +0000

Thanks for the ideas Sheri. Very cute mittens!

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:48:45 +0000

I too am not usually a bulky fan BUT Christmas knitting has gotten me going on it this year: three pairs of Duffers Revisited felted slippers and a Baby/Toddler Tiered Coat/Jacket so far. Gotta admit the instant gratification factor is appealing… but still need to balance it with some lace and sock time

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:27:28 +0000

I live in a warm climate where heavy mittens and hats don’t work. But, I am currently knitting a heavy blanket (2 yarns held together on size 36 needles). It is proving to be a lot of fun. After knitting with tiny, tiny needles most of the time, it is quite enjoyable to knit with huge ones! So, bulky can be a fun project for anyone. It is nice to get out of one’s comfort zone (even in knitting).

By: Chris F

Chris F — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:28:07 +0000

I’ve been saving a skein or Zarzamora for a great project. I think you’ve just given me my answer. A warm pair of mittens seems like the perfect choice. Now I don’t have to thrum a pair!

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:39:05 +0000

I am loving the idea! Just need to figure out which color!

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:53:25 +0000

I’m normally not a bulky yarn person, but the lack of snow here in Colorado has made me yearn for warm fuzziness. Kind of like “Build it and they will come.” I figure warm fuzzy has GOT to bring snow. So, I’ve been churning out hats and cowls with Boboli Quick, Borealis and a few others. I’ve gotten creative with it on a couple Gap-tastic cowls. And against my nature have worn them and enjoyed…or tried to in 60° weather. Now – if it would only SNOW!!!!!

By: MicheleinMaine

MicheleinMaine — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:43:29 +0000

If you give a mouse a mitten, then it will ask for a hat….