Here it is on the needles just before binding off:
And here it is immediately after binding off:
And here is the finished project:
What did I learn? I shoulda done a gauge swatch, as this is too big for a standard coffee cup. It works for my 32 oz water bottle, though, which sweats terribly, so at least it's not a complete waste.
Also, my seam is terrible, but I didn't care too much. Need to work on that in the future.
I'm still working on my scarf and hope to have it finished within a couple of weeks, if not sooner. Depends on how much time I get to work on it this week. I can't wait to buy more Malabrigo to knit with. I think, however, that I will get solid colors in the future, as I'm not terribly fond of the variegated that I have (Peach Tree), even though I like the individual colors that are integrated.
4 comments:
Is the yarn you used for the mitt wool? Could you felt it slightly to fit the coffee cup you want?
It looks good as a water bottle sweatband too!
It is wool - it's Noro Kureyon. I was thinking the same thing, but I've never felted anything. Any tips?
You can felt in the washing machine, just check every few minutes. Or, since this is so small, I would recommend doing it by hand. Use the hottest water you can stand, a little dish soap, then rub in the direction you want it to shrink. You probably need the circumference to shrink, right? I would hold it between my hands, all the blue at the top, and rub them together. If you have a washboard, you could also use that. You can also alternate the hottest water you can stand with the coldest water. This will shock the fibers and help it to felt too. Just remember to take it slow and check the size often. Literally a second can sometimes make or break the fit! Once you have it the size you want, rinse well, and stick it on your coffee cup to dry.
Thanks! I'll try this and let you know how it turns out!
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