Put a Fork in it.

Thank you all for your funny comments and great suggestions.  I was just about at the end of my rope when I saw the mitts were two different sizes.  Yesterday I finally ripped the smaller one back, which I knit first coincidentally, to make it 1 repeat longer so they would be the same size.  It worked- the mitts are the same size, freshly washed and blocked and looking quite pretty.

Maybe I shouldn't tell you this, I don't know if it's the slightly damp alpaca or what, but - the mitts are ITCHY.  My whole hand got rather itchy and irritated when I put them on.  I just can't win with these, honestly.  I actually had an extra skein I was going to make a hat out of, but now I'm not so sure.  I've used other alpaca before and never had a problem.

Oh well, you came here for the pics right?  Here you go-

Lace Artist's Gloves
Actual Knit Time: 2 days, if I didn't mess up the pattern =)
Needles: US5 Magic Loop Options Needles
Yarn: The pattern called for cashmere, I substituted with Blue Sky Alpacas 100% Alpaca in color 009
Interested in more info?  All posts about the mitts here
Final Note: I spend so much time on the computer, fingerless gloves are a must-have during the winter.  Each year I knit a new set.  I love the color and the way they turned out.  As long as they stop itching me, they'll be a new favorite.

Oh yes and I almost forgot, these count for the warm hands knitalong as well, yea!

Comments

[ldymosquito]

Beautiful!

[Amanda]

I found your blog through the Mason Dixon Knitalong. I just wanted to say I love all your FO's, and that ring is gorgeous!!!!

[Nancy]

Nice mitts! Try soaking them in hair conditioner I find it softens up natural fibers and sometimes gets rid of the itchy feeling.

[tiennie]

I can't believe how fast you whipped up the 2nd pair again! They look gorgeous - sorry they're itchy!

[Erica]

Very nice. Your rings are gorgeous too! :)

[Julie]

Mayhap they should be renamed the "Mitts of Doom"? Hope the conditioner bath helps!

[Sasha]

Oh they came out pretty! I hope the itch goes away when they dry.

[Angelika]

Great, now we both have grey gloves to show off. I hope you can wear them.

[joanna]

Wow. You sure knit those up fast! They look great. Hope you get them softened up soon. Can you say bling? :)

[jennifer]

oooh - so.worth.the.wait. very purdy...nice work, girl!

[Lisadp]

I love your lace artist gloves. I have about decided to make a pair of fingerless gloves for myself - boiler problems at work making the temperature in the low 60s F. Did you say where the pattern is from?

[kristin r]

Oh hey, good job, I'm glad they finally knit themselves up.... I think that alpaca wet is well really itchy. Wait til they dry completely and try them on again... because a matching hat would just be too cute! Have a good day!

[Leah]

Very well done! I need to bust out a pair of those as well!!

[catherine]

ooooooo, those are so pretty!!!!! sorry to hear that you had to rip back the mittens... double grrrr!

[tracey]

OK--- I thought I didn't need fingerless mits... but now I know- I DO! Those are beaautiful! Nicely done. I have some pretty alpaca... I can see myself knitting outside- while the kids are sledding... (well- ok- I'd actually be in the car hoping no one cracks their heads open... but I'm wearing those mits, and knitting!)

[tracey]

Hey-- so seriously- the pattern- I must cast on.... where is it from? Your own?

[Sheri at The Loopy Ewe]

Beautiful! I'm into fingerless gloves lately. Where can I find that pattern??

[Lynne]

Very pretty! I do like that pattern.

[Tam]

Absolutely beautiful! I'm so sorry they didn't work out for you, but they will make an awesome gift for someone special!

[Michelle]

Nice fingerless gloves!