Just in time for Chinese New Year! The back features the Chinese phrase 麻煩 (máfan), which directly translates to “troublesome”, but it really encompasses all the feelings of inconvenience, bother, annoyance, and general “pain in the ass”-ness. The front showcases a simple recurring 喜 (xǐ) “happiness” motif.

These mittens were designed and knitted up just in time for Star Trek Day (September 8). The back features the medical Starfleet insignia and the Star Trek logo. Originally designed for a good friend of mine who is both a physician and a longtime Star Trek fan (like myself). This is a free pattern, so feel free to customize it to suit your need...

These mittens were designed and knitted up just in time for J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthday (January 3). The back features the symbol that Tolkien created from his initials. On the front is a simple recurring Ring-like pattern. I added a simple sword design on the thumb, but this can be swapped out for the Ring pattern if that is your preference. Thi...

The back features the Rod of Asclepius, a symbol of healing and medicine. On the front is a simple hospital design. Originally a Christmas gift to my physician boyfriend, who was on call during the holidays.