make me beautiful

[starfallz]

rosepurr's Hurry-Up Spring armwarmers!
pattern: by Renee Rigdon in Stitch 'n' Bitch Nation
yarn: Malabrigo Merino in Glazed Carrot


Actually reversed the chart for the left-hand mitt with this pair.


How it looks on. I made these the length of the pattern instead of modified like I did for mine.

Techniques:

1. I learned to do a purl version of the long-tail cast on, so I cast on in pattern and it gives such a nice finish for the ribbing.


2. I paid attention to the chart this time and purled through the back loop for the vines, which has a nice braided effect.
3. I learned to cable without a cable needle, since these were all one stitch cables.

Comments

[lomaprieta.livejournal.com]

Those are gorgeous. Who are they for?

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

For my friend, Rosepurr. I also knit her a Kittyville hat before with the same yarn. :)

[(Anonymous)]

Me! Me! Me! And I love them!! :)

[rosepurr.livejournal.com]

Me! Me! Me! And I love them!! :)

[mauricia.livejournal.com]

Yeah, after my first HUS armwarmer, I figured out how simple it was to cable those little cables -without- locating my cable needle every time. XD Way easier!

I lika da orange :D

[solarbird]

Those are really nice. ^_^

[ixwkir.livejournal.com]

Those are awesome. Are they particularly hard to make...?

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Not really, except there is this one particular maneuver that makes me think I'm going to break my needles. :D They are a nice little project to do though, much more enjoyable than a scarf.

[spiffystuff.livejournal.com]

Very, very cute!!!!

[twincow.livejournal.com]

Those are amazing! I particularly like the vibrant colour and the pattern you used.

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Glad you like!