Okay my friends, I have been concentrating on knitting projects that use up stash yarn for just about seven months now. I have knit two-color cowls, socks and mittens; three color scarves; and four-color shawls. Yet, based on the looks of my yarn closet, I still am not making a big dent in the wool. Soooo much remains. Argh!
At this point, I am dropping my careful technique of pulling full skeins of compatible colors, weighting the volume of yarn then selecting a pattern that will make use of the mass. Now it’s just grab anything and cast on, then think about what it will become. Hence my current cast-on using these pitiful pieces of yarn.
There’s not much to work with and the weather is getting colder. The obvious answer is fingerless gloves. I happen to have a quick and easy pattern sourced from Klamath Basin Wool Works. It’s called Off-the-grid mitts.
As I recall, these are available as a free download from the site.
Here’s my start, using size 3 double point needles.
Off the grid is an appropriate name for this pattern. It is a playful reference to the grid-like texture which results from the mosaic stitch. (Slip one and knit one for two rows, then knit two rows of the main color.) In the end, you will have something to warm your hands if you live off the grid.
This knit should go fast, satisfying my manic need to keep knitting. Then, in a cooler frame of mind, I can return to a more methodic way of using up my left-overs.
* C. O. M. = cast on Monday.
Daily Fiber 
Making fingerless mitts or mittens with leftovers seems like a great idea!!
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I downloaded this pattern. Thank you! I love the use of small bits of yarn for something so useful. I have such a difficult time parting with even the smallest quantity of wool.
Thanks so much for sharing!
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You’re welcome. I hope you have fun knitting mitts.
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Sometimes you just have to jump in and cast on! I can relate.
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I don’t know anything about knitting, but I like the color.
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What a gorgeous colour. I look at my wool remnants and often knit beanies for those in need. This week I have begun a different project a large koala toy, for a soon-to-be-baby in Australia. Tricky knitting 8ply on no 11 needles, but it should look good finished. Merry Christmas too!
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Toys would use up small balls of yarn. In the past I have crochet small animals. It’s easy to shape crochet into curvy parts.
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They are lovely so far, and look like they will be so cozy and warm!
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I’ve trying to do the same thing. And like you, I still have a lot of yarn! I vowed not to buy more. I’ve stuck to that, I had to buy some to make a gift for a family member. However, that was it! I love your idea for the gloves. Might steal that.
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Have at it, and please post pictures of your creations.
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