Tag Archives: mittens

Mitten Madness

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

And the mitten mania continues! I’m so impressed with the new mittens everyone has been making after the mitten class. Here is a link to the mitten tutorial if you’d like to make some, too. Julie: Valerie: Jakki: Beth: Julie: … Continue reading →

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Sweater Mitten Tutorial

Posted on February 5, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Before we start the mitten tutorial, I want to share my favorite story from the mitten class. Marie was using a sweater that belonged to her grandmother. She was making mittens for all 5 of her sisters from the sweater, so … Continue reading →

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The Mitten Mansion

Posted on February 4, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome to the Mitten Mansion! Thank you so much, Mari, for graciously opening your beautiful home to all of us on Tuesday. And a big thanks to everyone who came to make mittens and those who shared their expertise. I … Continue reading →

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Almost ready……

Posted on January 29, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

My next victim….. I’ve chosen this sweater to demonstrate how to make mittens from an old sweater. The class is on Tuesday and I’m almost ready. Sweater collection to share at the class. I can’t wait to see all the … Continue reading →

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Will the real mitten tutorial, please stand up!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

In one of my earlier posts, I linked you to a tutorial on making mittens. Although a great tutorial, it wasn’t the one I actually used. (Oops, my bad). After finishing this pair of mittens to go along the hat … Continue reading →