25: Christmas Mittens

(picture from Michelle herself)

Michelle had a vision, a vision of Christmas mittens. I helped her vision become a reality.

I used a pattern from here. Now, you may notice that my mittens are not as "simple" as their mittens. I altered the pattern a little to get the hat effect and candy cane thumb. I also added a pom-pon to the top and an extra layer of white knit to the back to create a rim for the hat.

Started: 12/06/07
Finished: 12/11/07

17: Baby Shrug

I knit this hat to match the beret I made for Nicole a few weeks prior. There was so much yarn left over from the tiny beret, that I made her my first piece of clothing! I was surprised as to how easy it was and to how fast it finished. Now my niece can look extra cute in things I've made for her. :)

Pattern: Baby Shrug from Prima

Started: September 16, 2007
Finished: October 12, 2007

15: Baby Beret

While in New Jersey this summer, Jayme saw a cute hat for Nicole. I told her not to buy it because I could make it. So, I did. I used this pattern. Nicole wouldn't stay still long enough for a better picture. Plus I only had my phone with.

Started: Thursday, 9/6/07
Finished: Thursday, 9/13/07