For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to take some time during this busy season and finish something. Matt had asked me to make a Red Wings mitten ornament for his sister and an Arsenal version for her boyfriend from the mitten pattern I used for the Mitten Garland Advent Calendar. I hadn’t gotten much beyond thinking about them, so this was a good chance to finish them.
Here is the Red Wings version, front and back.
And the Arsenal version. Since I was asked a lot at Knitters Guild last week, Arsenal is an English Premiere League Football (soccer) team.
I never thought I’d be able to fit the logos in just 23 stitches, but it worked. Matt is particularly impressed with the Red Wings version.
I haven’t made pretty chart pdfs for either of these, but if people are interested, let me know and I will.
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I have made more pairs of Arsenal socks than I care to remember. And one pair of Man City. Your cannon is much better than mine, though. I knitted the shield with the name and then embroidered a cannon on after.
I found the cannon surprisingly easy especially after the wing. I didn’t think there was anyway to get the shield to fit.
Also, I did the challenge and finished a dress which I’d cut out weeks and weeks ago but hadn’t got round to sewing up. But I am away from home for a few nights and I forgot to take a photo of it. I’ll put one up when I get home.
It’s such a crazy time of year that it’s understandable.
Those mittens are adorable. I cannot imagine the concentration needed to make these so small. I also have finished many projects that would apply but no time to photograph. I have to do this better next year.
I don’t find they are any harder than regular mittens since the gauge is the same, they are just done quicker!
The scale always amazes me. Also, you were glasses? Magnifiers? Either that or you have fantastic vision. Another wonderful project.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I don’t wear my cheaters for this kind of knitting. They are small, but the stitches themselves aren’t any smaller than normal.
Merry Christmas to you too!