The Novel Knit Girl Blog

Well, I finished the Chevron Lace Mitts from The Chevron Knit Collection class on Craftsy - and I love them. After taking a break they came together very easily and the thumb gusset wasn't so bad after all. Now, I can take on all of the other mittens and fingerless gloves that I've put on the back burner because of my double pointed needle or thumb hole fear. My gateway gloves.... On my needles: Big project. Cromwell Blanket for my brother-in-law and future sister-in-law. It's a fast and slow project all at once.

It's spring. Finally. I know this because some days are hot and muggy while others still contain a pretty serious chill in the air. Both options are okay with me right now. I love warmth, but I'm not quite ready to be done with my cozy winter clothes. I've been working on my Lace Chevron Fingerless Mitts that I took a break from back in October. I've made two mitts, but in mismatched sizes - so I'm making two more. I've only managed one thumb hole so far, but there is a completed thumb hole, so I'm calling this success. I should have a picture to post shortly. My life has been hectic lately. I've been taking the puppy for two walks per day (with training that includes saying the words "heel" and "come!" so many times that I feel a little like "Rain Man") while attempting to fit three couch to 10K runs in per week - all while simply trying to keep my head above water with everything else that happens during the course o