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    A New Challenge with Fingerless Mitts

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    Recently a friend sent me a photo of a pair of fingerless mitts and asked it I could knit her pair. The photo intrigued me and when I located the pattern on Ravelry, the construction techniques fascinated me. It's called "Pieces of Eight". I couldn't wait to give it a try, so I checked my stash and found some Shooting Yarn Panda Sock in colorway "Hey Mister!". I cast on and although I got hung up on Step 5 the first time through, I figured it out. The first mitt is a bit lumpy: 2014-04-18 14.28.37 But I started on mitt 2 and I am really enjoying practicing this figure eight construction! I will be knitting a set for my friend (she wants a wool-less set), and I would love to try a pair in Zauberball Sock. Notice my favorite Kollage Needles. I found that having a 40" circular and a set of DPNs was really helpful. I knit a lot. And I mean a LOT. Sometimes I just need a new challenge, a new technique or unique yarn to relight my enthusiasm. This pattern was just exactly that. Quick, fun and rewarding. I love the finished result and feel rejuvenated. What new challenges are you attempting in your knitting?
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    Jennifer

    OK I am at the spot were I HV to pu again but I think may by I did it wrong because my working stuches r on the outside and if I pu to keep it straight I HV to our from the knitted stitches not the ones on the needle is that riddht or am I backwards? Sorry if I’m annoying!

    Kjirstine Prickett

    You are working in Rows, not rounds, right?

    Jennifer

    Right I think I may b OK I can’t figure out how I would do it different. It says pu from lower edge of cable cast on so does that mean the row of stitches done in the first round cuz they are closest if I do it any other way I’m gonna get a twist. If the thumb is pointing up my working siches are on the outside

    Kjirstine Prickett

    Jennifer-
    I wish I could see what you’re doing! I’m a very visual knitter. Were you able to check out the Ravelry projects? As confusing as this pattern seems, once I got it, it made sense. If it still feels wrong, then you’ve probably not quite got it yet. Use the photos the designer provided, they really helped me figure it out.

    Jennifer

    I was doing it right I was just over thinking it. I’m on track now hopefully the rest will go better! Lol thanks so much for your help!

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