[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Ugly trigger mitten
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Thu Jan 4 22:43:38 UTC 2024
Cool! Thanks for explaining!
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A trigger mitten is a mitten with the pointer finger separate from the other
fingers, so you can hold a cane easier.
Tracy
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Hi!
What are trigger mittens? I've never heard of these before.
Happy knitting!
Sarah
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Hi Bernice.
I'm also making the trigger mitts with worsted, using the same pattern as
you are. I'm just getting to the bit where I pick up stitches, so I'll be
cautious and see how it goes.
I'm using a size 6 needle. Usually I'd use a 7 for worsted, but, when I
made a swatch, the 6 made a nicer, denser fabric which should be warmer. I
have a pair of mittens made of worsted yarn, and they're warm enough until
it gets down in the 30's or less, and even then they're OK if I don't stay
out a long time.
I'm making 2 mitts at once using the 2 circular needles method, though I did
the thumb separately for each mitt using DPN's.
Anyway, thanks for the note to be careful about the picking up after the
thumb.
I had heard that the new president of NFB NY was from your area, and I
wondered if it was Heather. Please pass on my congratulations to her. I'm
sure she'll do a good job. She has plenty of energy and good ideas.
Tracy
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Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Ugly trigger mitten
I finished finally one of the trigger mittens. It fits and seems functional,
but it is kind of ugly. I have to do something about the base of the thumb.
I will take a new thread and sew it some, so it looks better and feels
better. I will try to duplicate the shape for the second mitten, but pick up
the stitches more effectively.
I was making adjustments all of the way, because the pattern says to use
thick d k yarn, whatever that is. I used regular worsted weight yarn.
Next, I'm going to try to find a pattern that actually uses worsted weight
yarn or maybe even a little thicker yarn.
I'm wondering if you can make the mitten double layered for more warmth?
My daughter said she wants a pair, because with her new presidency for our
affiliate, she will be doing lots of traveling.
Bernice
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