My husband's daughter just turned 18 so I knit up a pair of gloves and a head band--doubles as an ear warmer. Made in her favorite shades of purple with the icon du jour, the skull.
I found this hard wearing wool, not specified as merino or shetland but it feels more like shetland, from our local fabric/textile shop in Wollongong. It's a purple that is very rich in direct sunlight but almost looks black in the shade or at night. Needless to say, this little visual quality has been an unexpected joy for the birthday girl. I added ten tiny purple buttons along each cuff for an added feminine touch.
The mitts are fingerless but will keep her hands warm in the sub-zero temps of Goulburn, that cold and dreary town where she lives. Best thing though is that there is a very good restaurant there where we take her and her brother for a meal and catch up with them when we visit.
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