How To
Squad Mitts, Up Close and Personal
Sometimes the simplest maneuver can give you something crazy, like the crown of a hat or the heel of a sock.
Or a thumbhole.
The first time I made these Squad Mitts, I loved the magic of creating a three-dimensional thumbhole, row by row, by doing nothing more than increasing a few times as I knitted around and around. If you’re a new knitter, or newish, this thumbhole is a perfect tutorial in what happens when you add stitches to a row of knitting.
Things get bigger.
The little movie above features an uncredited cameo (KERMIT). I’d have redone it without Kermit bossing me around, but the light left us (curse you, Daylight Savings Time!) before I could get back to it.
But I hope you’ll watch it anyway. I’m crazy about Ann Weaver’s pattern, and these yarns.
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I think Kermit adds drama. Two thumbs (in fingerless mitts) up, Kermit!
Ditto!
I ordered my Squad Mitt kit yesterday. In the colors you showed in the video. I’m so excited to getting started. Thanks for posting today. It was great so see something beautiful.
Looks just like sitting down to knit at my house, only the cats are all black.
Kermit has a very commanding presence!
Kermit just wants to be where the action is. I plan to start on a pair of Squad Mitts soon. I don’t mind working with double pointed needles so will probably do the whole thing with DPNs.
This is one of the most rewarding patterns I have knit. It was very fast (comparing to sock knitting) and so fun to decide about the colors. I want to make dozens more to accessorize my clothes. Kermit added just the right amount of spice to the movie. He is a natural star. I would love to know how he got his name. And now that I’ve made a pair of mitts, I can give myself permission to cast on the Breton cowl. I just need to order my kit.
Well now I have to bookmark this and watch it when I get home. Because I must see Kermit’s cameo. #ILoveKermit
See FudLAYDY?
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Every time I see these mitts I get a little bit sadder that I don’t know how to knit! Must find a knitting friend and convince them to make me a pair.
If you can get to central Massachusetts, I will be happy to teach you to knit.
I bet your local yarn shop has lessons or would help. U tube helps too
Kermit is awesome, and the gloves look great too.
Good job, Kermit. Ann, this wee video is enough to cement my need to buy Field Guide No. 1. I have been knitting fingerless mitts for the past few weeks, and the thumb is tricky. I love the way these look.
Love these mitts!
Great video! And…Kermit’s role gave me one of my few laughs today. Thank you!
Kermit was pretty bossy, I agree.
I would like to see pattern sold separately so I could use my stash.