Since my last post I knuckled down and finished a project. I had about 10 others swirling around in my brain distracting me, but I held strong and finally have one for the finished column. Oh my gosh, it feels good.
A few weeks back I was looking for an easy commuting project - something I could do on the bus to and from work. You know something kinda mindless.
I was poking around on Ravelry and found Toast on the A Friend to Knit With Blog. Looked easy enough.
I used a lace weight yarn from Malabrigo which I picked up at Churchmouse Yarn and Teas on Bainbridge Island on sale right after Christmas. I love this stuff. Super soft baby merino wool. Appears to be hand dyed. In order to get a fingering weight I combined two strands. This color reminds of the faded denim of my favorite jeans.
I am always freezing cold. Ask anyone! I sit wrapped up in a blanket much of the time at work. I would take the blanket to meetings if I thought I could get away with it! But even with a blanket, my hands are like ice. But these are nice and warm! Especially when holding a very large cup of hot coffee. This is Seattle after all!
I modified the pattern to accommodate for the lighter weight, casting on 56 stitches on 2.25mm circular needles. The result was a very fine, smooth knit which feels great on the skin.
I added little slits for thumbs, but I can wear them the other way too. I also added a little picot edge, which I think is nice and girlie. But he very best part is that they really are toasty!
And props to the Sweetie for helping out with the photo shoot. Thanks Sweetie!
