Keeping My Pinkies Warm

Something that I have needed to make for myself was a pair of fingerless gloves, particularly for taking photos with my phone in cold weather.

Time was of the essence, so I decided that it would be quicker to crochet a pair.  I found a couple of suitable patterns and bought some nice merino wool.

When it came to starting them, I really didn’t like crocheting into the back of the stitch using a tiny crochet hook with this wool, as it was quite splitty.

Mmmm!  Plan B was required, but I really wanted this to be a quick, simple project.  Let’s look at knitting some.

Most patterns are knitted in the round on four needles, which I find rather cumbersome.  The solution is to use magic loop with a long circular needle, but it isn’t something I have done yet, so now was not the time to start to learn.  

That left knitting in the flat, but many patterns were just a rectangle stitched up with a hole in the seam for your thumb.  I did want a little more fit than that.

I finally found a suitable pattern and got started while chatting with the Chookshed Stitchers in Zoom yesterday.

By lunch time I had one knitted, ready to stitch up.  The second was worked in the afternoon and before long they were stitched up and ready to wear.

They are not flash.  They are not perfect.  They do fit.  They are warm.  I can wear them while taking photos with my phone.  They will do.

I’m one happy camper.

I think I will make a better pair in 4 ply next winter and use it as a learning exercise.