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Saturday, January 01, 2011

Libby asked for a store bought hat (shudder!) and I get that. The whole teen thing... I guarantee she will come back around.
However, she said she would love if I made her flip-top mittens. Okay, then. I'll get right on that.

I modified the flip top mitten pattern from the 60 quick knits book. A simpler version with a 2 x 2 rib instead of the lace pattern and a shorter flip because she thought she would mostly wear them as mitts. She thought she would only need the "flip" if it got too cold at the bus stop.
I knit these in Cascade 220 superwash, #817.
To all my friends who knit, crochet, bake, sew, read, drink wine, sing, dance, drink coffee/tea, take photos, stop by my little space here and to those who bought my place mats...
I wish you a very Happy 2011!!!

Now, let's get knitting!

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79 comments

  1. Leslie, Love the mittens. Happy New Year to you and your family. Valerie

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  2. Oh, I want to make those!

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  3. Is it too late to get some of the chalk board place mats?

    Love the mittens...and I agree, she will come back around. :-)

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  4. Anonymous1/01/2011

    I love the flip-mittens. I'm currently improvising two different patterns for family and was happy to see what you did with yours.

    Have a wonderful 2011! =)

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  5. Happy new year, Leslie!

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  6. Hi Leslie

    Are you doing another 365? You have inspired me to try one - although I did only take one photo today and it's Day 1 so not off to a great start, but a start none the less. Your blog and 365 inspires me so please keep it up (the blog) and please do another 365.

    thanks

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  7. Hi Leslie, Aren't teenagers interesting specimens!? I have two at home (boys) and I also get requests for shop bought knitted items...what is that? They will come back around, that is true. I love the flip top mittens, they are cute. All the best for 2011. Kind regards, Anita.

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  8. Happy New Year to you too Leslie! Hope it's a great one!

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  9. Love them! They are perfect! Happy New Year!

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  10. Happy New Year to you!

    What a laugh to have a daughter who wants "store bought." Yes, she will come around. And perhaps she's already "heading for home" with the request for the wonderful mitten/mitts.

    They are adorable.

    I knit and crocheted so many gifts during Oct, Nov and early Dec, and all the results seem to have been good.

    Now in this fledgling new year, I can return to my yarn, needles and hooks and experiment without any deadlines. Lots of fun.

    It's wonderful to have you as that knitting friend.

    Cheers!

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  11. It won't even take too long for it to come back around, Leslie! Mine just turned 14, and can't have enough hats. Those slouchy guys that're in now are hard to find in-real-non-knitter-life. So there's that, at least. The new Regia Erika Knight book has a really cute hat pattern out of sock yarn my entire family wants one of.

    Happy New Year, Leslie! Hope there are many great knits and pictures to come in 2011!

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  12. Love the mittens and happy new year to you all.

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  13. Happy New Year ! I wish you all the best!

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  14. Happy New Year and thank you for inspiration!

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  15. Great mittens! Yes, the store-bought hat is shudder enducing, but that's how it goes with teenagers. We were all there once. lol.

    Happy New Year!

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  16. Teen mittens, love it.
    Happy New Year to you too. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your life with us.

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  17. Happy New Year Leslie! This IS the year we all meet in NYC...get ready for some fun!

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  18. very cute. I plan to make a pair soon. I wish I had them today it is so cold.

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  19. Love them!

    Happy New Year!

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  20. great flip-mitts for libby!
    love 'em
    happy new year to you and the whole friend household, leslie -
    thanks for another wonderful year of knitting, cooking, crafting, and beautiful life inspiration!
    i'm finally going to try and do the 365 project this year. it just seems like a wonderful way to commemorate a year and i've loved following yours for some years now.
    Here's to a great New Year!!

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  21. Happy New Year, Les! Wishing you good health and happiness.

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  22. A knitting we will go. I even bought a few new skeins on New Year's Eve. I really know how to party it up, don't I? May this year bring you all you wish.

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  23. I love the picture you took to showcsse these lovely mitts! Happy 2011 Leslie! BTW--If the store bought hat is knit, you could probably recreate it and she wouldn't even know! ;) Keep up the inspiration.

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  24. loving the mitts, happy new year too!

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  25. Happy New Year Leslie! Great flip-mittens. Don't you just love it when your kids appreciate your hand knits? It always makes my day when my kids request something special.

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  26. С Новым годом поздравления прими!
    Почему повсюду яркие огни?
    Почему с восторгом дети смотрят вверх?
    Там сверкает разноцветный фейерверк!
    Почему гуляет радостный народ?
    Потому что наступает Новый год!
    Этот год желаю творчески прожить,
    Быть здоровым и от всей души любить,
    Чтоб работалось и пелось веселей,
    Новых встреч и старых преданных друзей!

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  27. Love the mitts! Happy New Year to you and yours and thanks for all the inspiration at your place!

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  28. hey! you have a fan who speaks russian! hee hee!

    love those mitts - i could see jane wanting a pair just like that.

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  29. Hi Leslie,

    Happy New Year to you & your family! Mittens are so cute! I am also working on teenager - modified particular knitting!!!

    BTW, my double order of chalk board mats were a HUGE hit for my nieces! thank you...I may order more for us!

    -kim

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  30. Blessings in abundance and prosperity of Spirit to you and yours, Leslie!

    How lucky the teenager with a mother who understands and listens without criticism.

    The flip top mitts are super stylish and delightfully hip!

    Happy New Year!

    xo...Ana

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  31. Anonymous1/02/2011

    Happy New Year to you and your family, Leslie:-)
    Michela (from Switzerland)

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  32. Love those mittens! I'd rather buy a store-made hat for someone than spend hours knitting something that won't get worn - it kills me when that happens!

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  33. Leslie, I stopped blogging last Jan. 1st....but continued to follow you here in your quant little corner.

    I love your photos, knitting, chalk board placemats...on my wish list for sure...I am back blogging because I am inpired by your blog and many other blogs. Can't believe I stayed away from blogging for a year....silly me!

    All the best to you and yours in 2011....it is going to be a good blogging year I think!!!

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  34. Maryvonne1/02/2011

    And a very lovely new year to you and your loved ones too!!! With a big hug and a thank you from the Netherlands, because I really enjoy to read your blog!

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  35. Love the mittens! Your daughter knows that if she wants something really special tailor-made to her needs, Mom is the one to do it! (she's just hoping none of her friends know she knows...*that* would be lame! :) )

    Congrats on the gorgeous mittens!

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  36. Those are so cute! Happy New Year! ~Leslie in tx

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  37. Love those mittens. I'm all about cream lately (not that I don't still love me the grays). Hope you have a wonderful 2011!

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  38. Anonymous1/02/2011

    Happy New Year Leslie!
    I've thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and find you immensely inspiring. Looking forward to 2011!

    Lx

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  39. 19 yo daughter got the store bought hat, BUT asked for an infinity scarf she could wear with it. :)

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  40. Wishing you Peace and Joy in the New Year! Love the mitts - i want white mitts too!

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  41. Happy new year! I'm hoping for a year of good health, time with friends and family, and the mental space to enjoy my blessings. Everything else is gravy.

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  42. Happy 2011 to you as well.

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  43. oh teens! the mittens look cute though.

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  44. Anonymous1/03/2011

    YAY mittens!!! I just made my first...mitten this weekend! So much fun and SO super fast!

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  45. Love those mitts. Hope you have orders galore for years to come.

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  46. And a Happy New Year to you too. And yes, let's get busy: sewing, knitting, drinking coffee, etc. So glad you're continuing the blog in 2011. Thanks much, and Cheers~

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  47. Anonymous1/03/2011

    And very happy new year to you, too!!

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  48. The mittens are adorable!

    One day I desire to knit or crochet some just like that. One day at a time, I suppose.

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  49. Yes, this is perfect knitting weather coming up.

    Happy 2011!!!

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  50. Did we stop knitting?

    Happy New Year Leslie!

    Here's to some fantastical knits in 2011...

    yup. fantastical!

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  51. I love how you took her request in stride and met her need as requested.

    Happy New Year my friend! I'm looking forward to watching your life unfold her this year.

    xoxo

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  52. Anonymous1/04/2011

    Happy New Year, Leslie!

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  53. Anonymous1/04/2011

    LOVE you blog! I saw your tags that you attach to your gift and was wondering where i can buy some? thanks!!!

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  54. love those mitts!
    happy new year to you and your beautiful family!

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  55. Anonymous1/04/2011

    Leslie,
    I just have to see what you are doing almost everyday!! If it is knitting, cooking or whatever, I just love to visit and get new ideas. You are the best.
    Janie

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  56. Excellent mittens. I like your blog very much.
    Happy new year!

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  57. Happy New Year to you too. Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful things you make in 2011!

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  58. A very happy new year to you!

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  59. Happy new year! I love the flip top mittens.

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  60. Anonymous1/06/2011

    Hello friend! Happy New Year!

    Indeed, let's get knitting and change those teenage minds especially when it comes knitwear....!

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  61. Im a new follower, i read your artful blogging(winter's issue) article and I loved it! I use to knit with my grand mother but I dont remember much, mostly i just crochet cause its what I do remember, I just wanted to stop by and say HI you have some beautiful pictures alll around.

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  62. Happy 2011! I love the mittens!

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  63. Michele1/08/2011

    When my son was 13, he refused to wear anything hand knit. Fast forward to last year, his Senior year in College...."Think you could knit me a scarf? Oh, and a hat with ear flaps"
    She'll come back.

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  64. Cute mittens!
    Happy New Year!

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  65. Love the mittens! Isn't that book just the best?!?! I'm slowly working my way through it ... knowing that I'd better pick up the pace if I want my teen to actually wear any of my creations :-)

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  66. Yes, my kids are all about store bought, too! *sniff* But like you I'm hoping they do indeed comeback around.

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