Mittens

There are three key measurements of adult hand size: length: measured from the tip of the longest finger to the crease under the palm. breadth: measured across the widest area where the fingers join the palm. circumference: measured around the palm of your dominant hand, just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb. How is a […]

Easy Fingerless Gloves Step 1: Buy Gloves & Find Scissors. First, buy yourself a cheap pair of gloves. Step 2: Identify Cut Points. Bend your fingers, and figure out where you’d like to cut. Step 3: Cut! Pick a finger, any finger! Step 4: Repeat. Step 5: Check Your Work. Step 6: Copy on Other […]

How To Measure Your Hand 2-2.5 Inches Size 6 XS 2.5-3 Inches Size 7 S 3-3.5 Inches Size 8 M 3.5-4 Inches Size 9 L 4-4.5 Inches Size 10 XL What are size 9 gloves? Size Charts MEN’S GLOVE SIZES GLOVE SIZE INCHES CENTIMETRES 8½ 8.5 21.5 9 9 23 9½ 9.5 24 How do […]

Wool Felt is a non-woven textile. There is no thread or weaving involved in production. It originates as wool roving and by adding heat, moisture and agitation, the roving compacts and matts together tightly to form what we refer to as pure wool felt. How do you make felted wool? How to Felt Wool: Wet […]

Felted wool is woven wool which has been washed and shrunk to tighten the weave. The holes between the threads are still there. Wool felt has a flatter appearance and is harder to needle. Wool felt is made from fibers tightly pressed together and has no holes. What is the difference between wool and felted […]

Wrap the measuring tape around your palm, just below the knuckles, not including the thumb. Glove size should be measured in inches. Round up to the nearest half inch. For Proper Cloth gloves, we highly recommend purchasing a half inch larger size (e.g. if your hand measures 8.5″, purchase a glove size 9). How are […]

Step 2: Cast on 24 or 28 Stitches. To start the first glove, grab one of your knitting needles and cast on 24 stitches if you have a smaller hand, or 28 stitches for an average to large woman’s hand/medium men’s hand. Be sure to include the slip knot as the first stitch, so that […]

Felted wool, occasionally known as boiled wool, is an incredible fabric. Hard wearing and extremely warm it’s an ideal year-round material for outdoor apparel and offers a serious hit of warmth as autumn becomes winter. What is the difference between wool and felted wool? In boiled wool, you can still see the fibers woven together, […]

Rub SNO-SEAL into leather liberally. The warm leather will melt the SNO-SEAL and draw it deep into the pores and fibers of the leather. Try to avoid any non-leather parts. Apply as much SNO-SEAL as the leather will absorb, using the toothbrush. How do you waterproof leather gloves? Here is a quick summary of how […]

All leather gloves that may be exposed to liquids, food, or moisture should be waterproofed. Leather gloves that you plan to wear in the rain, snow, or around any water body should also be waterproofed for protection. How do you protect leather gloves? Keep them dry Try to keep your gloves dry no matter what […]

Registered. if they get a little wet, not soaked, you shouldn’t have any problems. the problem is when they get totally soaked the leather tightens and tends to harden up. if you continue to wear them for a while after they get a little damp that won’t allow the leather to shrink and get hard. […]

It requires 4 cured rabbit pelts, 2 cured gut and a sewing kit or fishing tackle. Can you make gloves out of rabbit fur? Things You’ll Need Treated rabbit skin pelts provide warmth, as well as comforting softness, while their size makes them the ideal material to use for a pair of fuzzy-on-the-inside mittens. The […]

These mittens are guaranteed to keep your hands warm and looking great this winter. These mittens feature a fleece interior, genuine leather trim and an adjustable Velcro strap for extra comfort. Use them in any situation – whether it’s for style, or just to keep warm – these mitts won’t disappoint! What is the warmest […]

You can use a kitchen towel in place of an oven mitt. Some people even claim that using kitchen towels to hold hot items is a more comfortable and versatile option. However, choosing between towels or mitts is primarily a matter of personal preference. Whatever product makes you feel secure is the right one to […]

We recommend Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather™, which provides an immediate DWR (durable water repellency) coating. Apply the wax. Squeeze a healthy drop of the waterproofing wax onto the palm of the glove (you can always add more if you need to). Put the gloves on and work the wax in. How do you treat […]

A backstitch is one of the strongest hand sewing stitches. The backstitch gets its name because the needle goes into the fabric behind the previous stitch. On the contrary, with a running stitch, the needle simply passes through the fabric an even distance in front of the previous stitch. Is hand stitching stronger than machine […]

These slots, also known as finger dividers or finger bays, have made their way into many pinnacle level mittens from brands like Hestra and Black Diamond, especially models targeted at outdoor professionals and avid snowsports enthusiasts, like the Hestra Freeride CZone or Fall Line mittens and 3-finger gloves. What do you call mittens with fingers? […]

If adequately felted, the wool should not fray when cut. Turn each cut-off portion inside out. Put hands into the uncut ends first and pull cut ends over the knuckles with the seams on the inside. Pinch the fabric on both sides of the seam together, snugly fitting to create gloves. How do you make […]

Yarns made of animal-based fibers, such as wool or alpaca, can cause itching, irritation, and even rashes. Acrylic yarn is synthetic, so it doesn’t contain histamines that cause allergic reactions. No matter what your project or who it’s for, you won’t have to worry about allergies. Does acrylic make you itch? Skin experts are warning […]

In general, wool yarn is softer than acrylic yarn. Unfortunately, many acrylic yarns can be just as soft, so simply touching the yarn may not give you the best answer. Luckily, there are many other ways to test whether yarn is made from wool or acrylic. Why is acrylic preferred over wool? Acrylic is preferred […]