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Outlander Inspired Fingerless Mitts

I love fingerless gloves. They're especially handy keeping my hands warm while playing the violin outdoors in the winter. I had crocheted a pair several years ago, but one went by way of the sock trick (you know - you put two in the wash, and only one comes out?). Anyway, around my third time through the Outlander TV series, I started taking more notice of the outfits and accessories the women were wearing. Since I had a need, I decided to have another go at a pair of fingerless gloves, and this is what I came up with. Enjoy! I started by measuring around my palm, at the base of my index and pinky fingers. I measured my right hand, since it's a little bigger. In fact, I couldn't find my tape measure, so my daughter put a piece of washi tape around my hand, then stuck it to a piece of paper. I cast on my stitches until they were the same length, then added two stitches for the seam. Working in a flat piece, I started with about an inch of seed stitch, then separa
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Project #4 - Knitted Ponchos

I was originally planning to knit sweaters for this crazy weather, but I think I want to make ponchos instead. I love wearing ponchos. I don't have a pattern yet, but I will add it when I think of it. I wanted to use my Jacob fleece for this, but it still had too much lanolin in it and it felt gross trying to spin it, so I had to hot-rinse it again. The parts of it that are currently dry feel much better, but it's not dry enough to start carding and working with yet. Decided to go with a light brown roving from my uncle. I'm aiming for a worsted weight - 12wpi. While spinning the plys, my research said to aim for a 3/2 wpi for the plys. I spun 18-20wpi for each of the plys (with a few thin spot here and there as I'm practicing my long draw). The finished yarn came in at 10-12wpi before washing. Yay! It's hanging to dry now, but I will post a picture. Skein #1: 2-ply, 100% wool, ab. 97 yds, 3.6 oz, 10-12wpi 2023.10.23 - Wound first skein into ball; spun two plys for
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Work Log - 23 October, Monday

Spinning Washed the second bucket of Jacob fleece and filmed a reel. Finished spinning the another ply for the yarn for my poncho project . Attempted to film a reel while spinning the 2nd ply, but the app ate the draft, so I have to start over tomorrow. Wound the first skein into a ball. Wound up the 3rd skein into a ball for the kids' hat project . Crocheting Finished the second scarf for the SU scarf project . Just have to weave in ends and finish patterns. Started a hat with the left over yarn, but I don't like it, so I'll probably just put up the rest of the yarn for another day. Social Media Really struggled with trying to get posts onto both Facebook and Intagram at the same time. Have decided to post to Instagram first, because it will automatically post to Facebook, as well. It is supposed to work the other way, too, but it is not working that way.
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