Help me, knitting, you're my only hope

[onlysmallwings]

Well, maybe not my only hope, but you're my first and best shot.

A friend of mine went to Dublin for work recently and brought home a present of ~250 yards (3 50g balls) of yarn for me! :D It's Studio Donegal Aran Tweed in the Olive colorway.

I have no idea what to make of this. I've never actually made something for myself. And I have two scarves on needles at the moment that are presents. (Only one has a deadline. The other is for a very patient friend.)

I was considering fingerless gloves, but the yarn is wool. I'm not sure how itchy that's going to be. So, suggestions?

Comments

[eruanna]

Yay, making something nice for yourself! :) Happy knitting and, um, may the force be with you! ;)

I've made both fingerless mitts and mittens from 100% wool and love them. I don't find them itchy, and they are so much warmer than those I've made with synthetic blends. But if you have a sensitivity or allergy to wool, you could pick something that won't be worn directly in contact with your skin.

You could check Ravelry for what projects others have made from that yarn, and their comments. There are quite a few lovely mittens and gloves on the projects tab for that yarn. Maybe you'll find a few ideas there to inspire you. :)

[onlysmallwings]

We'll see how the swatch goes, but I really want gloves. Let's hope I'm not itchy! :D

As for Ravelry, it's great, but sometimes it's like drinking from a fire hose. I needed to narrow things down from 'knit All The Things!' to 'perhaps this or that.' I love Ravelry, but I was overwhelmed by too many options.

[inoru_no_hoshi]

Icon love! :D

[eruanna]

Thank you! :)