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Friday, October 21, 2011

fingerless gloves

I had a turtle neck sweater that was too itchy on my neck
so I cut off the ends of the sleeves and made these fingerless gloves


I snipped a hole in the side seam where my thumb could go
... then I blanket stitched around the hole and added a little stitched flower



I folded up the cut edge and hemmed it with embroidery floss



now I'm scavenging my closet for more itchy sweaters that I don't really like
:)
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29 comments:

  1. BeccaOctober 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I LOVE fingerless gloves Kimmie! I have two pair, one that a friend knitted for me. Since I don't know how to knit, your idea is perfect for me! Love how yours turned out. Thanks for sharing your idea!

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  2. JillOctober 21, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I've never had a pair but thought they would be fun. You really did a neat job with these! I just love them!

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  3. SallyanneOctober 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    How perfect! I'm definitely going to do that too!

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  4. ~*~Patty SOctober 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Love them Kimmie!
    I like the way you think and the daisies are just perfect too!
    oxo
    p.s. I used have fingerless gloves back in my craft show days...they were kinda fun too

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  5. HalleOctober 21, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Wonderful! My daughter is asking for some of these for Christmas/Birthday. Never thought if blanket stitching. DUH! Love the added little flower.

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  6. SueOctober 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Great re-cycling idea:)

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  7. TeriOctober 21, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    you are always so creative!

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  8. PhotocatOctober 21, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Wow, those are exactly what I need to go photograph in winter... I hope you do have more itchy sweaters. ;o))
    The gloves look wonderful!

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  9. Sher in AlbuquerqueOctober 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    You are so incredibly creative! Your brain must always be going....(to our utterly delight and advantage!)
    I am definitely making me some!

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  10. DianneOctober 21, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I love these! But with arthritis in my fingers I like them when they have a bit of thumb coverage. I have a pair that I got from target a few years ago that have a thumb. These are lovely!

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  11. Carola ZajdmanOctober 21, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Love your creativity, just great, congrats !!

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  12. StephOctober 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    not a bad idea to find more turtlenecks, Kimmie...these are simply AWESOME!!! you clever you....have a great weekend!!

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  13. sukipoetOctober 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    so clever. i like the way the stitches are in a contrasting color. it sounds much easier than what i'm trying to do which is knit some fingerless gloves. you would think it would be easy but remember i am fumble fingers and a new knitter. We shall see.

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  14. KatieOctober 21, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    These are perfect!! Way to re-use!

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  15. Martha KislingOctober 22, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    What a great, creative idea - I LOVE them!

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  16. ShabbyChicShazOctober 22, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    What a fabulous idea, they look beautiful. I could use a pair about now, lol x

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  17. DianneOctober 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    so clever and cute!!

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  18. deanna7treesOctober 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    love your idea.

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  19. BadPennyOctober 22, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Fabulous ! I can't do itchy either. I brought home a brand new (expensive) dress from the charity shop where I work to try on ... I knew it would be "Itchy" Not only that... it picked up every bit of dust & dog hair around ... no wonder it was donated .. I retrned it !

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  20. sharonOctober 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    These are really gorgeous Kimmie...great job! You have so many talents!

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  21. Kim MailhotOctober 23, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    They are really cute, Kimmie ! Some of the cutest ones I have seen ! Goodwill stores is a great place to check for sweaters to repurpose. 'Cause you know you gotta make many more now ! ;-)
    Happy Sunday !

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  22. PAK ARTOctober 23, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Great idea! Those turned out beautifully!

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  23. Bleubeard and ElizabethOctober 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    These are truly adorable. I've never had fingerless gloves, and these are perfect. Too bad you can only get two out of each sweater.

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  24. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    BRILLIANT! and adorable!

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  25. Terri KahrsOctober 25, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    OMG, what an AWEsome idea, Kimmie!!! Believe it or not, I've tried to knit some fingerless gloves for my grand daughters. BIG mistake!!! Nothing but problems with two patterns. Looks like a trip to the thrift store is in order . . . . I can sew better than I can knit!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  26. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesOctober 25, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Awesome!!!! Peace, Mary Helen

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  27. ErinOctober 27, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Brilliant! I've been wanting a pair of fingerless gloves but didn't think my knitting skills were up to the task. This is the perfect solution -- and a great way to upcycle an unloved sweather too! Thanks for the inspiration, Kimmie!

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  28. *jean*October 28, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    what a great idea! well done!

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  29. ooglebloopsNovember 1, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Loving the gloves! I have been thinking about doing this with some alpaca socks that have holes in them. No reason to throw out the rest of the sock!!!

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