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Done! The second mitten took a lot longer because I thought I knew what I was doing - made more mistakes and had to start over. 😆 Might try lining them to make them extra toasty…
I love these Bernie mittens. Thanks so much to Marly Bird for the fun pattern (the best of the Bernie inspired ones out there)! Perfect snowy season project.
Pattern: Marly Bird, Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted, Needles: Clover Takumi Bamboo Double Pointed
I’ve always loved crafting, and it has been good for my soul during this crazy time. The face masks were born out of love in the first month of the pandemic when fabric and elastic were impossible to get, and my family needed masks. I learned how to make them by cutting up and hand stitching cotton handkerchiefs together and sewing strips of them as ties until I could get better supplies. I had no idea that this would grow beyond my family and local donations. With each mask request I’ve continued to learn and improve, and 200 masks later, I now use a combo of hand and machine sewing to make them. Hopefully we won’t need masks for long. But while we do, I’m determined to keep doing my small part. And I’ll also keep trying to make them fun with cute fabrics! All of my masks are 100% cotton, have comfy adjustable ear loops, nose wire, and a filter pocket. I’ll be including my knitting, crocheting, hand lettering, and doodles in my new Etsy shop down the line, but for now my main focus is making comfortable face masks. I’m thankful for all the generous support - it helps me cover supplies and continue to donate as much as I can. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
My sister came up with the great idea for us to be the Osgood sisters this year, which became the most fun, epic knitting project! I made each of us the 50th anniversary version of the iconic 12 ft. Doctor Who scarf. 64,240 stitches total! Each scarf took about a month to make, knitting every evening. Totally worth it!
