New Convertible mittens short and sweet.

Convertible mittens by Bonnie Boon.  Backs view, open and closed.

Here's a new convertible mitten design I finished today and added to my Etsy shop. These are shorter at the wrist than my design from a few weeks ago. 

As with the original, they still fasten back with a loop onto a flower-button motif when the finger section is unrequired.  But there's a difference with the way the thumb converts, as it can now be tucked right out of the way inside from the base of the thumb.  Big improvement!  The finger-flap too is made so it now tucks inside without need for a button.

Convertible mittens by Bonnie Boon.  Front view, open and closed.

Convertible mittens by Bonnie Boon.  Front view, closed and open.

 I'll still happily make my original convertible mitten design for people who would like me too.  They are longer than the new design, and wonderful for people who like to keep their fore-arms snug, as well as their hands and wrists.

Convertible mitten arm warmers by Bonnie Boon.  Backs view.

Christmas Gift Certificates for women

Women often like to choose for themselves, especially when it comes to colour!  Here are 4 suggestions for Christmas Gifts that offer recipients the chance to do just that.  My Gift Voucher Certificates enable them to choose from a huge range of gorgeous coloured yarns for me to make the perfect cozy winter warmers sure to keep them snug and very pleased with you!  See my Etsy Shop for details.

Convertible fingerless mittens.

I love receiving custom orders from visitors to my Etsy shop.  Recently someone requested a variation to my regular fingerless mittens so they could convert to cover the whole hand.

Regular fingerless mittens.

The regular mittens allow all your fingers and thumbs to remain uncovered all the time, whilst keeping the rest of your hand and wrist warm and snug.  I use mine when painting outdoors in the winter.  They're also great for driving!

Convertible Fingerless Mitten - front & back.

 My new mitten design means you can keep your hands completely covered, buttoned-up, snug and warm.  Then when fingers are needed for making text messages or holding a mug for example, you simply flip back the finger section and secure with the loop and flower/button to the back.  The thumb section also works both ways.

I'm grateful to the nice lady who ordered these for giving me such a good idea.  I can now custom make a pair for you in any colour you choose.  See my Etsy shop.

Convertible Fingerless Mitten palms - closed.

Convertible Fingerless Mitten backs - closed.

Convertible Fingerless Mitten palms - open

Convertible Fingerless Mitten backs - open

CHRISTMAS RED MITTENS - FINGERLESS GLOVES

I'm making handmade gifts for some of my friends this Christmas. These rich Christmas Red crocheted fingerless mittens are embellished with a flower motif and a vintage button from my collection. You can buy them yourself in red or request them in a different colour.   See my Etsy shop.

FINGERLESS MITTENS Pine Green for Christmas giving.

I like mittens because they keep your hands snug yet still let you function. I hand crocheted these Pine Green fingerless mittens in soft acrylic yarn and as I worked it got me thinking of pine trees and being out and about Christmas shopping for gift giving. I feel inspired to make the next pair in a glorious eye-popping Christmas Red. Watch this space!
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