warm up to winter kal time!

i have to be honest with you, i'm a little sad that the "warm up to winter" kal is coming to a close! that went by fast! you have been sooo productive! and so inspiring! i know both shannon and i have looooved seeing how chatty and wonderful you've all been throughout this kal! wahoo!!! well done!
i have to say i'm pretty pleased that i knit 2 pairs of mitts! (and that's like 4 things, when you really think about it). yes i did say that right... two pairs!
you remember these, right?

 but in case you didn't.. this is "red is best" by one of my besties, jane richmond. i've honestly been wearing them every day since i've bound off for these babies. they are so warm, and well perfect! haha. i really love them!
well when my hubby saw them, he liked them... a lot...  so of course, i had to knit him a pair as well!  and of course, jane has written a pattern perfect for men too!
wanna see?

these are "quick mittens for men" and let me tell you, they are uber quick! they literally take no time at all. my hubs has kind of smaller hands. (it's cute!) so i downsized the needle to a 5.0mm... but i had to compensate for that by knitting more rounds in the flip top part of the mitten... it worked out perfectly...as you can see ;)

he loves them! and i do too! they fit him just like a ... mitten.. haha. honestly though! he's done the whole "shake" test to make sure it doesn't fly off his hand in case he were to spontaneously jazz hands it up somewhere... (i guess you never know).... and they stayed on.  and now we can go out in style! xo

i knit these in the patons shetland chunky. and it's gotta be one of the squishiest yarns i've worked with! love it. and there are still lots of leftovers. these really are the perfect mitts. and if you're looking for a last minute gift for any day... well look no further! honestly, keep these babies in mind.

oh and just because he's the cutest little thing ever...

 we love this guy to bits. honestly.

but hang on.. did you know we've got prizes for you lovelies?!? to find out what they are, you have to head on over to luvinthemommyhood. she's got all of the deets there. make sure you check it out, because prizes are always awesome. and be sure you enter! you have until sunday, febuary 19th. midnight pacific time to enter.. so there is still time!

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shannon and i have really enjoyed hosting this kal! you are all so very inspiring, and just plain awesome! i mean, you did see shannon's post on all of your gorgeous work, right? ah.mazing! the next kal will be here before you know it! but we've got a pressie planned for you first. how excited are you now?

already i'm seriously looking forward to the next kal. for realz. i got a new coffee maker, and it brews some mighty fine coffee... i'm not just sayin' that though. it's true. and i've got a pot here, so come on. grab your knitting, your comfy  slippers, and let's get chatting! what do you think the next kal will be about? xo