I started knitting again a few months ago, encouraged by a few friends who wanted to learn. A knitting friend, much more experienced than I, invited us over to give a tutorial. I was there as her assistant.
After a trip to Fiberspace in Old Town, Alexandria, I was hooked (no pun intended or made- knitting uses needles, not hooks). They have the most beautiful yarns. I was determined to make Maxine something, but what would my 15-year-old agree to wear? I stumbled upon some cute fingerless mittens on display. I snapped some pics and texted her, “I really want to knit you something.Would you wear these?”
“Sure,” she texted back. After sending an array of color choices, she settled on subtle green and brown variegated skeins.
I finally finished them a few days ago and sewed in the loose ends this evening. They’re called mismits, and it’s a bit late for really cold weather, but I think she’ll get a couple wears out of them before tucking them away until next fall.
My Corner of the Village 