It’s honestly a little embarrassing because I started to make mittens with this yarn over nine months ago, but here we finally are. Thankfully, this attempt had fewer road bumps, and I was able to cross the finish line in time for my friend’s birthday.

• 76g / 171m of Rain City Knits Superwash DK – a DK weight (3) yarn (above: Heliotrope)
• Size 3 (3.25mm) knitting needles (I used Knitter’s Pride 60cm circulars)
• Size 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles (I used Knitter’s Pride 60cm circulars)

Pattern by Aimee at Darn Knit Anyway

I’m not sure if you know this, but knitting is much easier when you actually choose the right yarn weight to match the pattern. Unlike my previous attempt, these mittens had a much better fit, and of course, the purple colour still looked absolutely stunning. I know that there are some slight inconsistencies in the colour, but that’s just part of the magic of hand-dyed yarn, and I feel like it gives the colour more depth. I actually think that the yarn ‘pops’ a lot more with this pattern than the previous cabled mittens I had attempted.

I did a lot of knitting in public while working on these mittens, and it was really fun to see all the different reactions! Some people were so curious about what I was making, and others were playful and teased me about knitting. I know I normally talk about how socks are my favourite portable project, but I think mittens might have to be up there as well.

The only downside to knitting in public is the fact that I definitely miscounted my rows at some point as one mitten is ever so slightly bigger than the other. Sadly, I ran out of time to fix it before the birthday, and I am hoping that it is close enough in my friend’s mind. If not, I’m always willing to fix it if she brings them back!

Until next time, happy crafting!