I think mittens need their own cool phrase like second sock syndrome. It’s hard to make the second one of a pair; who actually does like second shoulders, sleeves, socks…pantlegs (yes, I’ve knit pants. They were for a toddler and she looked adorable in them.)
If you are knitting a mitten sample for photography, you may only need one if your model turns sideways; But if you are knitting for you own chilly hands, in general, you need two. And they shouldn’t clash with each other, or your coat. If you are knitting them for a child, three is a better idea, because at least one will get lost. Clashing may actually be a good idea as you are more likely to find the mittens again, not to mention spot the child in a crowd.
Here’s my idea for finishing sets: make a left from one pattern, and a right from another one that is a little bit similar, but not so similar you are bored. Just use the same yarn. If the general shape is the same, and the yarn actually is the same then the general impression is that they match. Only you won’t get bored while you knit them, thus you will knit them
You will have to buy more patterns.
But as an independent pattern designer, I can’t say that I have any problem with that!
I’ll have specific suggestions very soon – they all would work beautifully with the Holly Mittens.
You may also like the post about the Selene Mitts, the Panel Pattern Mitts, the Daisy Ruth Cabled Mittens, the Dew Drops Mitts and the Mittens for Camp.
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