Dec 10 2006
Properly Outfitted
Not quite an arctic blast, but chilly nonetheless…
So, the new mittens will come in so handy!
Basic Mittens
Pattern: Family Circle Easy Knitting – Fall 2005 issue
Yarn: Ironstone New Wool (#5011)
Needles: Size US6 double pointed needles
1. Mittens on Quilt, 2. Ironstone Mittens,
3. Lolly & Mittens, 4. New Mittens
Small project with a big return! Warm hands!
Basic pattern – great for beginners! I made the cuff a little longer to cover the wrists. The yarn, Ironstone New Wool, is a good basic single-ply with a small nylon thread run through it. The colors caught my eye, and they remain the highlight of this project. The yarn comes in huge hanks – nearly 300 yards for only $12.00 (MSRP), so even after making these two mittens, it looks untouched. I am planning some other fun accessories with the rest of the ball. This yarn has been in my stash for ages – that means about 2.5 years – It was one of the first yarns I ever bought at a yarn shop… when I discovered "quality" yarns. When I bought it at one of my favorite yarn shops – now out of business, sadly – I had no pattern in mind (I rarely did in those days!) and I was happy to find a pattern that flattered the yarn so well.
I feel so properly outfitted with the new mittens AND my new coat!
Heck of a deal – $8 for a coat! – at a certain store that I frequent (starts with "T" ends with "-arget") Sitting on the clearance rack! in my size! I needed a casual winter coat too, since my coat from last winter was too big. Check out the buttons! 
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…and a new haircut too!
Thanks for your response to the *Bejeweled knitalong*! It is going to be fun! There is still plenty of time to get your pattern – and to donate to F.I.R.E. and the Dulaan Project. Shobhana reports that the response has been fantastic!
mittens are so hot this winter! everyone’s making them! i especially love the colors on these. they look so warm and comfortable! i’m sure they’ll keep you warm throughout the winter months.
Look at you, all cute and ready to go!
Hmmm…I don’t know what department store you are referring to. ?!?! Starts with ‘T’ and ends with ‘arget’? No idea…
The coat looks great on you and I am loving the new mittens. It’s pretty cold outside!
Ironstone Yarn is new to me- a great find! thanks. lovely subtle, warm and durable! cool.
love the hair cut too!
Lovely mittens! They looking smashing with the new coat.
Congrats on your mittens! They came out great.
This weather we’ve been having lately certainly requires them.
your mittens look lovely!
love your haircut, really spunky ;0) and the coat too! x
There is nothing like a true find on the clearance rack at Target. Nothing. Well. except cute new mittens!
These are great! Your new haircut is very cute! Just wanted to say hello and let you know that I am always reading, even if I am not commenting!
What a great pair of basic mittens! Nicely proportioned pattern, interesting yarn…thanks for the intro to Ironstone New Wool.
Cute jacket…what a find!
AND (btw), you are looking fabulous, Lolly!
The mittens look lovely! I really like the colors of that yarn. I just might have to try to get my hands on some!
What a cute coat and haircut, too! Just cute all around, you are!
Such cute mittens, Lolly!
You are all decked out with newness, it’s so fun. I adore those mittens. They are just the perfect marriage of pattern and yarn, they really look fabulous. Love the coat and the hair…I went to see Patrick this week, so I got the chop, too. Stay warm!
A beautiful pair of mitten. Your hair cut looks great!
You’re looking really great these days…healthy and pretty! I am going to make those mittens myself!
What a cutie you are! Love the mitts!
Lovely mittens, fabulous coat, and pretty new haircut! You look beautiful!
I’m happy for you every time you say “last year’s [blank] was too big.” Congrats again! And cute mittens. I’ve broken out the Manly Mitts I made last year and they’ve been not only helping keep my fingers warm, but they’ve raised my clout at the office, what with the colorwork that looks impressive but was dead-easy
wow, an $8 coat. that’s what i call a double secret sale (actually a double secret sale is when something’s on clearance and then you got to pay for it, and when they ring it up you get even more off!
the mittens look cozy too.
Great mittens – love the hair.
Look at your! All outfitted for winter! Love your new haircut. And that coat? Let’s just say I think I’m going to have to go pay a visit to Target tommorrow
Those look so warm! You’re finishing so many projects!
Ooo pretty pretty pretty! I wish I’d finished my mittens before Christmas knitting reared its ugly head!
–K
Great find at T-arget! Can’t beat an $8 coat! The mittens look fabulous. Nothing like a simple yet useful project on and off the needles! Love the new ‘do, too!
Your haircut is so cute! I love your mittens also, perfect just as the weather is turning cold =)
Beautiful mittens – and haircut! And, great coat!! I love finding deals like that
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I’m kicking myself that I never got any of that yarn…so pretty. they came out Lovely!
Yay! Muppet hands! I love mittens and yours look particularly great.
Adorable! All of it – mittens, haircut, coat… Everything!!!!
Love it all. The mittens, the coat and the hair. What a deal on the coat too!
Love the mittens! I definitely need to get going on mine since it was 20 degrees this morning and three inches of fresh snow on the deck! Your new haircut looks fabulous, too.
I love the new jacket and the mittens. Your haircut is quite cute as well. You look so good Lolly. I will be there next week. I am looking forward to it!! Love you. MWAH!
The mitts turned out great! And I love the cute haircut.
you look so cozy! Nice coat – I’ll have to see what clearance goodies my Target has! I love mittens – so much warmer than gloves
Great mittens–and cute coat-for-$8 too, that’s awesome! Our Target here in Brooklyn is like a Target-After-the-Apocalypse, so I am especially impressed with your find.
What cute mittens – its especially nice that you were able to find a use for the great yarn that you spotted so long ago! (Yay for stashbusting, it means you get to buy more yarn!)
Do you have any tricks for avoiding the holes that always seem to form at the thumb of mittens?
You look AWESOME Lolly! Love the coat’s buttons
Great haircut and love the mitts and the new coat!
Hey, cute mittens! And cute coat! And cute haircut! You cutie pie, you
Look at all those cute mittens (and $8 coat, and new ‘do)!
Thopse mittens are great! Me thinks I will mkae a pair soon
Very cute mittens, that’s project I haven’t done yet. Maybe once I finish Klaralund? Thanks for your recent comments.
Such cute mittens! Nice and warm.
Mittens are the cutest knitting project of all. I think they even beat out booties, I really do. Those are just diVINE!
love the hair
hope all is well with you..
I saw lots of Ironstone at Folk Art Studio in Bowie. Or is that the one you speak of that closed? I had only been there a couple times.
Hi Lauren,
I know I haven’t been commenting on the blogs for awhile. I just have to say that you have knit some very pretty things. You also look fabulous my dear!!!
Great haircut and cute mittens! I love the big buttons on the coat as well.
Cute cut & coat & mittens! Man you are on a roll!
Really like that haircut, so cute! And such a great deal on the coat, can’t beat that. Always great to use some of the “vintage” stash and you still have more great yarn to use for other accessories!
Cute mittens! The stockinette really brings out the subtle varigation in that yarn, great job!
love the mitten colors and the new do