11.05.2011:

Did 6 rows in twisted rib stitch and using magic loop. I’m knitting tighter than normal for some reason.

Why do I always think “I’ll just CO loose with the prescribed needle size and it’ll all be fine”? Really wish I had used 5mm for the CO or used a stretchy CO.

For the next pair I make (oh, yes, there will be at least one other pair) I pledge to myself to go up a needle size for the CO.

12.05.2011:

Finished the first one except for the thumb. The buttery soft Malabrigo still makes my skin a bit itchy but not unbearably so. I love it.

20.05.2011:

Thumb has 2 rows of twisted rib

Update

12.11.2013

I have worn them most days for two cold seasons now. They have really pilled but I always intended them as round-the-house mitts, not as a fashion accessory. They are warm, soft, comfy and utilitarian.

As Malabrigo is one of the few yarns I can wear next to my sensitive skin. this is my burden - to always use super-soft merino for next-to-skin high-usage project. sigh

Title Song: She Don’t Use Jelly by The Flaming Lips

I know a girl who thinks of ghosts
She’ll make ya breakfast
She’ll make ya toast
She don’t use butter
She don’t use cheese
She don’t use jelly
Or any of these
She uses vaseline
Vaseline
Vaseline

I know a guy who goes to shows
When he’s at home and he blows his nose
He don’t use tissues or his sleeve
He don’t use napkins or any of these
He uses magazines
Magazines
Magazines
Magazines
Magazines

I know a girl who reminds me of Cher
(reminds me of Cher)
She’s always changing
(she’s always changing)
The colour of her hair
(colour of her hair)
She don’t use nothing
That ya buy at the store
She likes her hair to be real orange
She uses tangerines
Tangerines
Tangerines
Tangerines
Tangerines
Tangerines