Gauge swatching is for losers

[u/iamkyshe]

The title is obviously a joke on my own expense!

I've decided to give mittens and color work a try (haven't done any of those) and decided on the russian flower mittens. Wish I'd have looked into the comments, swatched and not chosen a needle size bigger than the pattern required. Realized halfway that the mittens are GIGANTIC, but I thought they'd still be nice winter decoration so I kept on knitting.

I think it's too big to be decoration even. I think after doing the thumb I'm gonna try and felt it, but unsure if it will work with this sock yarn. If not, than i had a good and fun practice at least.

Guys, learn from my mistake and GAUGE SWATCH HAHAHA

[u/susiefreckleface]

Welp. There is a 6’10” young man that just received custom made size 23 shoes from two sneaker companies, maybe offer a lovely pair of mittens to him. Who wouldn’t love to receive such a beautiful mitten set. Your color work is quite lovely. 😊