handmade love

I have tried so many times to make a pair of simple fingerless gloves but each time they are not quite right.  I can't seem to get the tension right.  I don't want them tight but I want them to give a little compression

 So I finally thought why not try Etsy and I found literally hundreds and hundreds of them.  So many styles, quality levels and prices.  Something for everyone.   So I chose this lovely rust pair for wearing when I am not doing much and for going outside the house to appointments etc. 

and I chose this simple basic pair for if I am using paints and markers etc and also to sleep in and I won't be so worried if they pill.  Which they haven't yet.

I am so happy with them.  I also am happy because I realise from counting the stitches on these that I was casting on waaaaaay too many stitches, or rather the right amount of stitches just about, but using the bigger needles I wanted to use.

So now armed with this new knowledge I will attempt yet another pair.  But maybe not until the summer as my fingers and hands are not working too well at the moment.  But, if I find my knitting mojo again they will be ready for next winter.

I do love Etsy