Ok, I didn't technically do this myself, but my lovely wife did. :-) Since she's not a member of the forum, I'm showing off on her behalf.

Last month, a couple of weeks before the Stone Mountain Highland Games, I asked my wife if she could knit me some fingerless gloves. She's frequently made wrist warmers and fingerless gloves for herself and as gifts for other women. But I was thinking of the typically chilly mornings we typically have at the Stone Mountain Games, and how convenient it would be to have some fingerless gloves to keep my hands warm, yet have my fingers free for writing up sales slips, etc. Also, in the winter my hands often get cold while I am typing at the computer, and I figured some nice fingerless gloves would get lots of use.

So I asked her if she could find a nice masculine pattern and make a pair for me. She was actually quite thrilled that I asked. She likes knitting things for me, but was relieved that I was asking for something other than kilt hose for once! :-)

She finished the gloves just in time for the Games - actually in the car on the drive down for the event! I wore them both Saturday and Sunday morning and got lots of compliments both days. And I have worn them on many chilly mornings since.

I took some photos yesterday for her to put up on her Ravelry page, and I thought I'd also share here.



I think these would be great for pipers, knitters -- pretty much anyone who wants to keep their hands warm but needs to keep their fingers free. She knit these for me from superwash wool, so they are quite warm and cozy, but also easy to care for.

It's good to be married to such talent! :-)