Well hello!
My apologies for the delay in this post. I'm in the midst of a migraine flair and have spent the last 24 hours bouncing between boundless energy and lying supine on the couch.
But enough about my head, let's talk MITTENS!
Want to learn more about the history of the Bernie mittens? This article from the Boston Globe will provide all the background details.
Want to make your own using an old sweater and some fleece? Check out this NY Times article, and this pattern or this pattern.
Knitters are a crafty bunch and a number of designers have "reverse engineered" the Bernie's mittens. And they didn't stop with mittens. There's a crocheted Bernie, Bernie hats, Bernie sweaters, and even Bernie socks. Ravelry is the place to find all the latest updates, just search "Bernie" and over a hundred patterns will appear. My person favorite is the actual Bernie knit into a pair of Norwegian-style mitts.
Want to support a maker? Hop on over to Etsy to purchase a pair of mittens. Shop small!
Mittens are probably some of my favorite things to make. I love "The Handy Book of Patterns" by Ann Budd. Be sure to check out the free downloads from Interweave Knits. And of course, Ravelry. I like The World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits.
I prefer to knit my mittens out of wool. Cascade 220 is going to have the greatest range of colors. Also be sure to check out Malabrigo Worsted, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, and Manos Wool Classica.
You can't knit mittens without a good set of Double Pointed needles. I use Addis. But for beginners I suggest bamboo or birch needles. Other favorites are Lykke and Knit Picks. Be sure to choose the needle size that works for your yarn and allows you to get gauge.
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Be well. Stay safe. And as always, Happy Stitching!
xoxo
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