I thought that I ought to write up a blog about the Space Invader Mitts, as I have not mentioned them once, and they are probably the project I liked the most last year! I made these for JS, as I decided he needed a suitably nerdy Christmas gift following the Tetris Scarf.
I was casually flicking through Knit Today, the November 13 issue, trying to find a hat pattern that I could knit with the remnants of yarn from the Tetris Scarf, when it fell open (figuratively speaking…I was working on my iPhone) on page 50. My disbelieving eyes beheld a plethora of patterns for Space Invaders accessories…well, a hot water bottle, mitts and a phone cosy. I was sold.
Space Invader Mitts
The pattern uses DK yarn – I went stash-diving and found three balls of merino that I thought would go well, and cast on that very night. It was quite tricky knitting them without JS noticing what I was doing. Luckily, I had plenty of time at knit night and while commuting, and they were done well in time.
I worked from the colour charts and knitted them up in fairisle. I carried the yarn along even when a row had no colourwork so that there would be no dodgy places where it went thick and thin. When I had sewn them up, I was SO pleased that I had done this. They are toasty warm and I love them.
I did have to do some creative dye-lot matching, as I ran out of red yarn halfway through…cue panic-buying a ‘similar’ red in Loop and striping the reds to hide the join. You can’t (really) see it in these photos, and JS hasn’t noticed…success!
RSI update
A bit of improvement on the pain front today – not feeling quite so miserable! Finding it really trying having to type everything left-handed though…nevertheless, another post on coping with RSI coming soon.
Right, that’s it from me – have a wonderful weekend.
Much love,
Corrie xx
They are very cool. I think my husband would quite like a pair!
JS definitely liked them!
That is a wonderful pair of mitts!
Thanks :)
So fun, I hope he loved them … I myself am quite drawn to that hot bottle cozy, thank you for the inspiration
No problem, let me know if you knit it!
Your mitts are just fantastic!! Great save on finding a matching color lot. Hope you have a quick recovery on your RSI. Big projects can put you out of the game for a bit, but while recouping you can peruse through other resources and find another great project. :-)
I’m definitely on the search for one!
These are fab mittens – very whimsical and fun :)
Thank you! :)
Hi Corrie, thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the sweet compliment on my blue knit scarf I made! I love these mitts you made, so pretty! Happy Valentines Day!
Julie at Julie’s Lifestyle
Thank you! I hope you had a lovely Valentines Day too :)
Those are pretty awesome….
Thanks!
Those are SO COOL!!!
Thank you very much!
Oh gosh, I’ve had many wasted hours with space invaders, lol! Cute mitts!
How long do you think it will be before we knit a pair that you can actually play?! :D
These are wonderful! Hope your RSI continues to improve :)
Thank you, feeling much better today and back to knitting tomorrow, maybe… :)
Space invaders … what memories that brings back. Wonder if there’s any Ms. Pac Man stuff…
I’m sure there is, I will definitely let you know if I come across it!
I hate to hint at my age, but I was a huge Space Invaders fan when the game first came out! What awesome patterns.
Take it easy on the hand. I have to say that typing left-handed sounds tortuous!
You’re right there!
Those mitts are great! Oh, Space Invaders. Now that takes me back.