Pattern Ideas?

[gothicvampstein]

Hi folks

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[emmacrew]

250 yards is plenty for a number of fingerless mitt patterns. I found these a lot of fun: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/handschmeichler-hand-charmer

[porticia]

Here are some patterns I have bookmarked for yarn around that size:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/la-parisenne-beret

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/springtime-in-philadelphia

[isitnotnifty]

Have you tried looking on ravelry using the advanced search? You can put in how much you have, weight, etc. and see what comes up. I did a quick search and figured out how to do "not socks" (click on socks, then select not

[basketcaselady]

There are quite a few beginner-intermediate patterns available here.

[celtic_flicka]

I made these fingerless mittens last year: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lepidoptera-mitt

They look more complicated than they are, so it was a good way to practice making thumbs. Plus, they're perfect for knitting or typing in the winter when my hands are always cold!