This weekend, I set myself the goal to finish the mittens. I’m still not fully back into my knitting mojo, but I succeeded. At least they’re ready to take with me to The Netherlands when we go (only 10 days from now)

I know, these are very, very basic. But that’s what I wanted them to be in the first place. I like exploring how to shape something and then, when I feel comfortable with it, add (some) more details to the pattern. I think I got these down, so who knows what’s next?*

Also, they make a good set with the balaclava. Rustic, but warm.

*Ha, who am I kidding? More basic stuff, probably. That’s all my mind can handle these days…

After finishing the hat balaclava for my grandson, I thought it would be fun to make it into a set. So I decided to knit him some mittens.

Even though these are my first mittens, I thought I’d wing it. You know… how hard can it be?

Well, actually, not that hard. I’ve always been scared of the thumb, but it’s just making a few stitches and putting them on hold when there are enough. I am having some doubts about the sizing again, but I’m going to roll with the sizes on this really helpful chart.

They don’t fit me, so that’s a good start 😉