Monica Knits

It's taken me a while to learn how to post pattern and project information on Ravelry. So that's why you haven't heard from me for a few days. Now that I've added two Knit Picks patterns: Whirligig Gloves and Two Toes Tubes (infant socks), I look forward to seeing your versions of these patterns posted on Ravelry as well.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-toes-tubes
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/picot--windmill-infant-socks
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whirligig-gloves

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The Whirligig glove pattern is now available with two colorway charts: regal gold and purple; or winter white and nature colors. The four-color, Fair Isle style Whirligig gloves feature a contrasting 2 x 2 ribbed cuff and windmills in 3 colors, staggered across a gold or sky blue background. A provisional (waste yarn) thumb was employed to reduce knitting complexity, speed the knitting and provide a streamlined thumb. A fingertip guide was used for the stranding technique. A video illustrates the use of the fingertip guide to knit with 2 colors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-0ApmvvhTA . Read on ... for additional links, tips, instructions, pattern and yarn information.

Whirligig Gloves Promise of SpringThe late winter colors of sky blue, brilliant sunshine, snow, dried grasses and leafless trees evoked the sense of spring awakening. The effect was both uplifting and fascinating and inspired Fair Isle style gloves in 4 cheerful colors: sky blue, cream, rust and yellow. Read on ... for Independent Designer Pattern (IDP) and yarn information.

You may find one or more of the following twelve tips helpful for knitting fingers of gloves. Included are techniques to prevent holes and tips for fit and needle sizes. Read more ..... for tips.