Yesterday, I did a bunch more stitch markers, knit a cute little flower pin…

and started dreaming of what to do with this.

This, my friends, is my first ever skein of Manos del Uruguay. I have wanted some since discovering it months ago. Last week, Nate surprised me with a skein. He’s so sweet. Isn’t it lovely? Nate suggested making another pair of fingerless mitts because I am really enjoying the first pair. I think it sounds like a fabulous idea. What do you think? Mmmmmm, Manos.

How to make the flower- Using loopy mohair, and size 6 double points, I cast on three stitches. I increase on each end of each row until I have 9 stitches. Then I knit three rows. Then I start decreasing by SSK at the beginning of each row, and K2tog at the end of each row until 2 stitches remain, bind off.

Make 5. sew the pointy ends together. Make a bobble by casting on two. Knit the two together as you knit/purl 4 stitches into the one being knit together. Work 5 rows in stocking stitch. On next round, slip 2. Knit 2 together, pass two slipped stitches over the knit stitch. Pull yarn through so there are no live stitches. Tie the two ends together and fasten to inside of flower.

Leaf- with hairy mohair and size 6 double points, cast on 4. Work about 10 rows of i-cord. Begin knitting flat in garter stitch, increasing each end of every row until you have 14 stitches (I think. Pick a width you like). Knit 10 or so rows, continuing in garter stitch. Begin decreasing by knitting to the center, slipping a stitch, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over the knit stitch. Do this every other row ’til you get to a point, pull yarn through.

Sew it all together and fasten a pin.