Mitts are Done, Pelerine Started

The Latvian mitts are done.  The second mitt knit up very quickly, lots of ends to weave in but it blocked out nicely.  In fact, I was wearing these a second ago since we are now in June Gloom here in SD.  I even remembered to make the same mistakes (Design Choices) on the second mitt!

I finally started the pelerine, or short cape, yesterday.  It took me a while to decide on the neck treatment.  I went with a single rolled neck.  I wanted a firm edge.  I am madly increasing every other row.  I just added the first button hole last night; I will include at least 2 buttons to hold the thing closed in front.

This is the Alpaca-Wool blend yarn from Yolo Wool Mill.  I have four 200 yard skeins in 4 natural colors (see previous blog for photo of skeins).