Mittens

The melting point of acrylic yarn is around 300 degrees Fahrenheit. At around 200 degrees the yarn will become damaged and it will start melting at around 300 F. Can acrylic yarn be used for potholders? What Not to Use. Do not use acrylic, polyester, or similar fibers for crocheting potholders. Don’t use plarn either. […]

The weight of the yarn you choose must suit your particular project. If you’re making a light shawl, you won’t need a heavy, chunky yarn. Conversely, if you’re knitting a winter blanket, you want to avoid using a thin, lacey yarn for that assembly. The thickness of your yarn will affect how the finished product […]

Acrylic yarn is warm. It may not have the warmth of alpaca or sheep wool, but it will still keep you cozy on a cold winters day. Which yarn is the warmest? Angora wool is exceptionally soft and possess the highest heat retention of any natural fiber (two-and-a-half times warmer than sheep’s wool). It also […]

Tricks to Warm Up Cold Hands Bring hand warmers. Throw a pair in your pockets for warm-up breaks, or use them to pre-heat your spare gloves. Heat up your core. Loosen your grip. Do some arm circles. Keep spare gloves in your jacket. Upgrade your handwear. Put your hands in your armpits. Do the penguin. […]

Keep your hands warm Gloves made of wool, leather or synthetic material with insulating properties are best for keeping your hands warm. But it can get quite wet over winter and when your gloves get wet they transfer heat from your hands to the air, so it’s very important to have a pair of waterproof […]

In practice, many people working in cold environments layer their hand coverings, using a thin polypropylene glove liner under a thick pile or wool mitten, covered by an outer windproof/waterproof layer of leather or Gore-Tex® (16). What type of gloves should be worn to protect hands from cold temperatures? One of the best types of […]

Warmth in clothing comes mostly from trapped air, which is a good insulator. Water is a good conductor of heat, and water vapor can transfer heat. With acrylic, depending on the characteristics of how the fiber was made and how the fiber is used to create a fabric, it can be a better insulator than […]

Polyester. Polyester is a synthetic fibre that is strong, elastic and shrink-free. It is commonly used in gloves thanks to its abrasion resistance and durability, and is often blended with cotton, as we mentioned above. What is the best fabric for gloves? Typical materials for glove/mitten insulation are wool (will keep you warm even when […]

Cover Your Baby’s Head and Hands: As babies lose a lot of heat through their head and hands, it becomes really important to get hold of a soft baby cap and lightweight mittens to provide your little one an extra layer of warmth. Should you keep babies hands covered? It’s about comfort. If you can […]

HOT/COLD. The temperature can make your baby cry. They may cry because they are too hot or too cold. If your baby is fussy because of the temperature, there are signs that you can look for. How can I tell if my baby is too cold at night? Their Hands & Feet Feel Cold So […]

“There are no real benefits to infants wearing mittens. Even if babies scratch their faces, those kinds of scratches don’t cause scarring or long-term effects,” Dr. Stephanie Hemm, pediatrician at LifeBridge Health Pediatrics at Loch Raven tells Romper. Is it OK for baby to wear mittens all the time? The reality, however, is that mittens […]

Because a baby can suffocate under a blanket, the safest sleep environment is a bare crib that’s completely free of comforters, bumpers, pillows, fleece, sheepskin and stuffed toys. In fact, the only thing your baby needs at night is a fitted sheet that’s tucked in tightly on all sides. Can I cover my 4 month […]

DIY PVC and Blow Dryer Boot/Glove Dryer 1 1/2 inch PVC = 8 -13 inch pvc pipes, 9 elbows, 3 four way connectors, 9 caps, and nine 3 inch pvc pipes, one 1 1/2 to 2 inch adapter and an old blow dryer with a warm or cool setting. Mash it all together and your […]

Using your washing machine shouldn’t cause any harm to your gloves. However, even a cold wash may damage particularly delicate leather. If you’re concerned that the washing machine could harm your leather gloves, consider washing by hand instead. What is the best way to clean leather gloves? Be sure to have a mild soap like […]

(Right amount of stitches for the gusset depends on the weight of your yarn and the gauge. 20 sts is perfect for DK weight yarn, gauge 22 sts = 4”. If you work with lighter yarn, continue increasing until the gusset reaches the base of your thumb.) Cast on 2 new sts and knit the […]

Hold the yarn with your left thumb. Pass the needle through the work from front to back through the next knitted “V” stitch along. Pull the needle towards you, making sure that the needle passes over the yarn held with your left thumb. Repeat to form a series of right-angled stitches (blanket stitches). What is […]

What is this? Michigan is often called the “mitten state” … not because it’s so cold that we need to wear mittens all the time, but because if you look at the map of Michigan you can see the the Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten. Why does Michigan look like a glove? Michigan […]

Those of us who live in Lower Michigan have become accustomed to show people where we are by pointing to a spot on our right hand. Our state is shaped like a mitten, so we, Michiganders, carry a map with us at all times. Why does Michigan look like a glove? Michigan consists of two […]

“The mitten was used as a single creative element; you guys still own the mitten,” Wisconsin Department of Tourism spokeswoman Lisa Marshall told the Kalamazoo Gazette, adding that Wisconsin residents also consider their state Mitten-shaped. Which state is shaped like a glove? The State of Utah Is Shaped Like a Glove. Which state looks more […]

Michigan consists of two peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula resembles the shape of a mitten, and comprises a majority of the state’s land area. The Upper Peninsula (often called “the U.P.”) is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, a five-mile (8 km) channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. Why is […]