Sparkly Army Gloves

PATTERN

Pattern:  Class A Gloves (army)

Pattern Designer:  The Lady Wyvern

Where to find it:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/class-a-gloves-army

Pattern Review:  There's not much to this pattern.  It is a very basic glove pattern, but that was a good place to start.

YARN

Brand:  Cherry Tree Hill

Type:  Super Glitz (discontinued)

Colorway:  Martha's Vineyard

Actual Color:  mostly blues, greens, and purples

Yarn Review:  This yarn is great to look at with the added sparkle.  However, it's not soft at all, but somehow that seemed fitting for an army glove pattern.  

PROJECT

Needles:  Size 4 using magic loop
Gauge:  9 rows - 7 stitches = 1" in stockinette
Completed:  February 27, 2010

Completion Time:  13 days

Project Review:  This was my Ravelympics project.  I really enjoyed making gloves.  This was my first pair but certainly won't be my last.  I can't wait to cast on another pair and make them fit even better.  These were a little tight and I figured out what modifications would make gloves better fit my hands.  

Ravelry Link: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/RaymieWVU/class-a-gloves-army

 

Helena for Princess Maya

PATTERN

Pattern:  Helena

Pattern Designer:  Alison Green Will

Where to find it:  http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer08/PATThelena.html

Pattern Review:  This is a very easy pattern.  It is well written and easy to follow.  I left off the ties in the front, and added a small pewter clasp.  Additionally, in order to keep the picot hem from being too bulky I split my 4 ply yarn into two 2 ply strands and used the 2 ply strands to sew up the hem.  If I were to knit this again I would use a size 3 needle to do the front edge and collar.  Size 2 was a little tight and it pulls on the fabric.

YARN

Brand:  Knit Picks

Type:  Comfy Sport
Fiber Content:  75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic

Colorway:  Lilac Mist

Actual Color:  pale purple

Yarn Review:  This is my third project with some weight of Comfy.  I am addicted to it.  It is extremely soft and great for baby or adult clothing.  I will use it again and again and again.  
 

PROJECT

Needles:  Size 6 - body, Size 2 - trims
Gauge: 
Completed:  February 5, 2010

Completion Time:  Approximately 18 days.

Project Review:  This was a great, fairly quick project.  I enjoyed working on it and I can't wait to give it to the intended recipient.  I would recommend this project and may make it again if someone has a baby.  My only complaint is the very sore finger I got from the pointy #2 needles.

Ravelry Link:  http://www.ravelry.com/projects/RaymieWVU/helena