FELTED MITTENS

I used the pattern from my new Felted Knits book and the Patons Jet to knit a pair of very large mittens.

I thought I had made them too big. Anyhoo I finished knitting them in two days and only used 3 balls of the Jet. I decided to risk throwing them in the washing machine despite what the book said about using a top loader and constantly checking the felting process, which is something you can't do with a front loader. This is the result

They are a lovely fit and so snug and warm :D

AY WINTER WARMER

We're in the middle of the latest Angelyarn forum secret swap, which has been called Winter Warmer :D
I received this lot yesterday

A lovely canvas bag

This lot was inside, the chocolate was very tasty but I did share it with my hubby and two sons.

A close up of the yarn which is 100% merino and really soft and lovely to knit with. I have already cast on using the lovely Peace Fleece needles. I decided that wool this lovely and this soft just wants to become a lacy scarf so I'm using a pattern called 'knotted threads' from Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns. Will post a progress picture later :D