Purple Turtle Tracks

 Oh, I love this pattern.  I've made it a few times before. The pattern for these Emilee Dee Mitts can be found on Ravelry; the link is HERE.  The lace pattern is called "Turtle Tracks".  It looks like cables but there are none.  The design is made from yarn overs, k2tog's and ssk's. 

 I used Berroco Comfort DK yarn in a dark purple; however, in these photos, the yarn looks rather blue, doesn't it!? Funny how that works!  If you've never made mitts before, and you like the look of these mitts, I really think you'll enjoy this project.  This was the first mitt pattern I ever followed and I keep coming back to make more. 

This is my 4th pair of fingerless mitts for a charity called "Mitts of Steel" for dialysis patients who suffer from cold hands.  I think I might need to make a pair for me since I like them so much.  I had the mitts on as I was taking pictures and I noticed how nice it was to have my fingers free so I could adjust my camera easily. 

My first pair of fingerless gloves... Done!

Pattern:  Emilee Dee Mitts (Pattern link can be found HERE)
Yarn:  Berroco Comfort DK in a sage green color.  Great for hats and mitts!

My first pair of mitts or fingerless gloves. I don't know what to call them.  I've always thought it would be fun to make a pair of these but never have since I could not see myself wearing them, nor did I have a friend or family member in mind who I thought would use or enjoy a pair.  But... several months ago, on Ravelry, I stumbled across a group called "Mitts of Steal".  The group link can be found HERE if you'd like more information.  It's a group which makes mitts like these for dialysis patients who suffer from cold hands.  I did not know that dialysis patients suffered from cold hands.  I am making a goal for myself to make four pairs.  I really like the lace pattern in this project and plan to use this pattern in a pair of socks sometime soon.  It looks like cable stitches to me, but the lace portion only calls for yarn overs, ssk's, and k2tog's.  Nice ribbed effect and nice eyelet.