KNIT YOUR OWN PAIR OF CANADA RED 2010 MAPLE LEAF MITTENS
This pattern, by Canadian knitter Rachel Bearse, has the maple leaf and the 2010 knitted right in with white yarn, as opposed to the applique & decal design on the official red mittens. I have knit myself a pair and I love the hand knit loveliness and special softness that only the loving touch of human fingers can produce. The knit in design stands up better to washing as well. Appliques and machine embroidered design on knit wear are known for getting bent right out of shape when washed. The knitted part is affected differently than the threads and other fabric of the decals.
This is Rachel's website that is offering the pattern right now for only 5 dollars in adult and kids sizes.
www.swatchless.com/2009/11/pattern-olympic-red-mittens- > vancouver-2010/
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This knitting pattern is available to purchase from Rachel for only $5.00
