Project #4: Squirrel Mittens
I started these in the fall of 2007 and abandoned it on November 21, 2007. How do I know the exact date? It was the date that I IMed with my sister about this project. I had intended this to be mittens for Iris.
Obviously, it won’t fit her now. She’s been growing like a weed. Thankfully, Martin’s family is providing me with lots of little ones that I can give these to. I just need to figure out what “year” to put on it. My original intent was to put the Iris’ birth year on this, but I think I’ll just put the year that it is finished, so it can be passed between the cousins. I’m hoping it will say 2009. (At least I’ll have a chance to finish it in the correct century.)
The yarn is hand spun merino. I believe at least the dark brown is from Nebo Rock, processed by Morro Bay. I was aiming to replicate Koigu. I’ve mostly succeeded. The yarn is a bit thicker, but, oh-boy, I think it is much softer and springy-er than Koigu. Yes, it’s that yummy.
Decision: In the queue after the shrug. And give it to one of the Woolsey/McDonough kids, just in time for high summer. But because they live in the Pacific Northwest, they may need it to watch the fireworks on the Fourth of July!
Project Updates:
- Circular Shrug: I have 3 more panels left on the edging before I can start the sleeves. The project is getting too large for dragging around, so it has been relegated to TV watching project. I think this will be done just in time for the cool summer evenings!
- Anarchist Sweater: Grace has offered to take the project off my hands.