I. Can't. Stop.

The. Knitting.

I'm catching up on previous episodes of Cast-On (a podcast for knitters) -- and if you're a knitter, you must, I mean must, listen to at least an episode or two because it's so good, and funny and practical and...well, just do it okay? -- and I think it's responsible for the frenzy of knitting that has been my life the last few weeks.

I finished a modified Irish Hiking scarf for my Mom (pictures on that to be posted once they're sent to me -- hint, hint Norm :) ) and then cast on for my first ever pair of thrummed mittens using a Fleece Artist thrummed mitten kit. Um, fun!? I finished the first mitt today and it's a wee bit short in the hand so they're going to be a gifted, but here's a pic:

Hee!












And this is the inside! Gah -- it's looks like some kind of mutant muppet hand!














I remember being so enamoured with the first pair of thrummed mitts I ever saw. They were posted on Jen's blog -- erm, make that hole, and they were a just a confection of cotton candy goodness that I think that's the colourway I'm going to have to make for myself.

I know the cardinal rule is to immediately cast on for the mate, but I couldn't help myself and started a cotton dishcloth from Mason Dixon Knitting for a certain someone I know who digs blue kitchen supplies.














She'll probably have to wait until her birthday to get them though.