Ella Fingerless Mitts

Pattern: Sublime Mitts
Source: Christina Moran Designs
Needles: US 4
Yarn: Sublime Yarns Extra Fine Merino Wool DK



An elegant pair of elbow length fingerless mitts. The pattern is simple and fun to work and can be done with a 12" circular, dpns or magic loop. I am working on a coordinating hat pattern that will be ready in the near future.

Chunky Gloves

Pattern: Chunky Gloves by Christina Moran
Source: Christina Moran Designs
Yarn: chunky weight
Needles: US 8

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For this project you’ll need a bit less than 150grams of chunky weight wool and a set of US 8 double points or 40” circular for magic loop (instructions for magic loop are not included).

These are thick, and warm gloves perfect for the cold winter days or a hike on a cool day. The added length on the arm gives extra protection from the cold and also makes them great for those in between days of Spring and Autumn when you might be out without a jacket but still need something extra for your hands.

Trekking Stockings

Pattern: my own
Needles: US 1 1/2, 2.5mm
Yarn: Zitron Trekking Pro Natura

I put an eyelet row at the top in case they didn’t stay up well, I could insert some ribbon or elastic. However, they are staying up nicely and so it is just decorative at this point. I'm really happy with the stripping effect of this yarn and the feel, as well. I think they will wear well, the yarn feels strong and not likely to pill.

Wooly Mammoth Leg Warmers

Pattern: Wooly Mammoth Leg Warmers
Source: Christina Moran Designs
Needles: US 7
Yarn: Mirasol Sulka

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This is a universal pattern suitable for any yarn weight and needle size that works for you. It doesn't show in the picture, but these are heel less warmers. With the heel uncovered a softer yarn can be used without the worry of instant holes.

This pattern should be knit with a good firm ribbing that has a lot of stretch and retraction. Go down a size or two in needles if you need to get a good elastic effect. I knit the sample pair with a yarn that had a silk content. I don’t think that should be done again. A nice worsted wool with some stretch to it might work better. These fit great, but I do find that after a few wearings they start to stay stretched out, which I believe is due to the silk and alpaca.

Girasole Shawl

Pattern: Girasole by Jared Flood
Source: Brooklyn Tweed Designs
Needles: US 5, 16' & 32" circulars and dpns
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Fisherman in Cedar, 2 skeins

I made the shawl size and blocked this to 54" diameter. It is a nice size and I knit it quite tightly so it is thick and warm. The pattern was pretty easy to memorize in each row, which made it less challenging to knit than it might look. It was a long project, but I'm happy with the results.

6th Birthday Sweater

Pattern: My own design
Needles: US 8 (7 for ribbing)
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Fisherman in Motherlode, held double 3 skeins