I started a new pair of fingerless mitts using that self-striping yarn I bought months ago. I really like the way the stripes turned out, and I successfully started the second one, and it looks like I got the stripes matched between the two gloves perfectly! I haven’t finished the thumb on this one yet, because I can’t decide if I want to do it in the beige stripe that runs right through the glove there or in black like the top and bottom edge. I think I have enough yarn in that skein to make two pairs.

The yarn is a Hobby Lobby brand and acrylic. I don’t enjoy knitting with it, but I will enjoy being able to toss them into the washer and dryer and knowing if I don’t completely tear them up working in the yard this winter or somehow utterly destroy them, they will outlive me. I do like the colors and the fact it’s a worsted weight self-striping yarn, which is a rarity. It also doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, which is always nice too.

The second one should be done by tomorrow night, and I’ll make a decision on what to do about the thumbs. Then all I have to do is wait for it to not feel like I am living on the surface of the sun every day, so I can wear them.

Conveniently, the sales flier for Hobby Lobby just showed up in my inbox, and guess what’s on sale this week for $1.99? That yarn! I also have a 40% off on any non-sale item too. I suspect there will be a trip to Hobby Lobby and some shopping therapy this week.