Just enough Ruffles and Malabrigo Hand Thingies

I'm on a Malabrigo kick!  This yarn is so pleasant to work with.

I finished Just enough Ruffles

Pattern:  Just enough ruffles
Yarn: Malabrigo merino worsted - Lettuce
Started: 23rd November (I think)
Finished: 26th November
Needles: 5mm

The pattern calls for two skeins of Malabrigo, but I had loads of the second skein left (the pattern called for 5.5mm needles, so if I'd knitted witht that size I'd have used more) so  I made some more fingerless gloves

Pattern: Malabrigo Hand Thingies
Yarn: Malabrigo worsted - Lettuce
Started: 26th November
Finished: 26th November
Needles: 3.75mm
These are a tad small, probably because I used 3.75mm instead of 4.5mm!  I only had the 3.75mm with me, and if I'd used my brain I would have cast on another 4 stitches!  Oh well, they fit, snugly.

Because of the wrist rows I thought they'd fit ok, but of course, a slipped stitch pattern pulls in a bit more than stocking stitch.  I still have yarn left over, maybe not quite enough for another pair of these, be I could have gone longer in the arm.

Here's the scarf being worn - you can see it wraps once around the neck, just right! It's not blocked though (by blocked I mean I'd like to make that garter ridge lie a little flatter, a bit of steam pressing is in order!).

A lovely little set.  These would make a  sweet gift, but I'm keeping these, love this colour!

Comments

[Roo]

I love them too... this might be the perfect car knitting project for the weekend...

[Karin]

Wow that is a great set, I have started to become addicted to knitting hand thingies.
Imagine how much yarn you could finish up and how many pressies.... the possibilities are endless.

[Heather]

They make a great set. You are right, the scarf is just the right size.

[Jill]

It's a great pattern, and a lovely c0lour which goes so well with your winter coat.....

[Karen]

They are both awesome! Glad to hear you are keeping these for yourself. I would have too!

[Johanne]

you are getting me into trouble. just purchased the pattern for the scarf!!