Monday May 18 Asking for Mitten help!

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Smiling because I've knit another pair of mittens.
 I had this yarn in my stash for years and it finally found a purpose. (misti alpaca from a yarn shop sale) 

 Next up: another pair of mittens much like the sock colors Dee is currently working on. 
You inspired me Dee.
The yarn is Shibui and it's yarny name is Summer Camp. 

 I have a question. When you work a round finish and you have about 6 or 8 stitches to pull through, there are HOLES between the stitches after I pull it taught.   How can I adjust the closure so this doesn't happen? No one wants a draft in their mitten tips. 
That's just counterproductive. 
I have been weaving yarn around the holes afterward, but I don't love the look if I'm not very very careful. 
Thoughts? 

 (and I don't want a double decrease and kitchener option, because me and Kitchener just don't get along.) 


Comments

Mrs. Micawber said…
Kathy - check out this post by TechKnitter. Though it's about knipples, not spaces between stitches, it may give you some ideas:

http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2009/11/avoiding-nipple-in-middle-some-tricks.html

Another one of her tricks is to switch to a smaller needle on the last couple of rounds, then Kitchener the join rather than drawing the yarn through. I've done this on hats and it does give a beautifully smooth join.
11:26 AM
knitterbeader said…
I don't have a suggestion about how to close up your "round" end to the mittens.

I'm still laughing about you and Kitchener "not getting along". I finally typed out the detailed instructions on doing the "K" stitch on a 3"x5" card and lay it out in front of me to follow. I still don't like the stitch - except for the great results.
11:36 AM
Caffeine Girl said…
Techknitting is also a great place to go for Kitchner help. She has a method using knitting needles rather than a tapestry needle and it is like magic. Perfect every time!
12:12 PM
Wanderingcatstudio said…
I usually thread my leftover through the top a few times and tie it off tight to help closeup any holes.

And as for the fairy gardens on my blog - copy away! I found the idea on the internet - so it's not original!
12:36 PM
Katherine said…
You might think my way of doing it is sloppy but it works. I pull the yarn through the remaining loops and make a knot. Then I use the needle to pull the yarn through to the wrong side and stitch through each "hole" and tie another know (or two). I figure that what is on the inside adds to the snuggly warmth and can't be seen, and the tips always look good.
1:00 PM
Tired Teacher said…
Katherine's method works for me, too.
3:41 PM
Kim in Oregon said…
In lieu of kitchener, you could try a three needle bind off. Sometimes the seam is annoying to people but on a mitten it isn't as annoying as a sock toe.
4:27 PM
Araignee said…
Adorable mittens. I never have noticed that problem with my mittens but I like the idea from whoever said to switch to a smaller needle when you do the decreases. I may try that. I usually have that issue with hats. I hate hat decreases. They always look terrible to me. If I am using real wool I usually felt them a bit and that closes up the holes. That may work for mittens too.
5:46 PM
KSD said…
Three needle bind-off, maybe? I don't do circular knitting, so I'm not much help.
5:47 PM
Teresa Kasner said…
Can't help you on the knitting stuff.. but I do admire your mittens! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
10:45 PM
Delighted Hands said…
I go through the last few as stitches twice before I pull the tail tight. No holes in the tips! This is a beautiful pair of mittens!
7:44 AM
Meredith said…
Can I just say I love them, I am not much help at all.
Hugs,
Meredith
5:16 PM
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