Giveaway: Artisan felted mittens from Alaska.

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Happy New Year, belatedly, and time for another “support the Alaska economy” giveaway. This time around, the winner gets to pick from among six pairs of artisan felted mittens.

Given how cold it is in so many places right now, who’s up for some wearable art? 

These mittens are outstanding: both beautiful and practical. They’re funky-stylish outside and unbelievably soft and cozy inside. 

The artist who makes them, Sherri Stein, is a retiree who spends part of the year Outside* and part of the year in Alaska. She rescues wool sweaters from secondhand shops and felts them until they’re soft and super-warm, then turns them into mittens with deep cuffs and interesting buttons.

Her color choices are whimsical. But as DF points out, they’re also practical: “If you lose one of these, you’ll be able to find it in the snow.”

The winner can choose from among six pairs, one of which is pictured at top left. Here are the other five options:

I shall wear purple!

Those of you who know the poem “Warning,” by Jenny Joseph, will understand the reference.

Or maybe this shade of purple

I like the way the purple tops and blue palms dance together. Also: Argyle!

For more subdued tastes

This pair is a bit larger, and would be good for a guy. Or for those who have what the lead character in “Archer” calls “freakishly huge hands.” (Not really.)

Also for a neutral palette

These are also a bit larger. And not to say that all men hate bright colors, because I know that’s not true, but these would be a good bet for many guys. Or for women who prefer a more subtle approach to staving off frostbite. Or for nonbinary folk who appreciate a tweedier look.

For individualists only

 

Yep, these are mismatched. On purpose. Consider it a fashion statement. Besides, when someone notices that they don’t match, you get to say, “Yeah, and I got a pair just like them at home.”

For a glimpse at some of her other styles, visit her Facebook group, SherJoy.

How to win warmer hands 

To throw your virtual hat into the virtual ring, do one or more of the following:

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry (e.g., “Subscribed via e-mail” or “Follow you on Twitter”).

Incidentally: If you see a pair of mittens that you simply must have, e-mail me. Unless the giveaway winner chooses the ones you want, I will make it happen.

The deadline for entering is 6 p.m. PST Wednesday, Jan. 19. If I don’t hear back from the winner by 6 p.m. PST Thursday, Jan. 20, I’ll have the random number generator select a new name. 

Note: Due to the high cost of international shipping, this giveaway is limited to U.S. residents.

*As regular readers know, “Outside” is what Alaskans call the rest of the continental United States. That is, when we’re not calling it “The Lower 48,” “the South 48” or “the States.”

 

 

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141 thoughts on “Giveaway: Artisan felted mittens from Alaska.”

  7. Those are so beautiful and what a wonderful way to give a new life to an old sweater!
    Thanks for another great giveaway and keeping us entertained (love things my DF says 😃) and as always the insightful tips. I follow your blog.

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  12. Well Donna I must say I love the first set of purple mittens! They would go great with my purple hat and purple Northface jacket, which I wear on cold Indiana mornings to walk my mini-aussie rescue Lucy! I would be grateful for those beautiful mittens on a cold morning!

    On a related note, always look forward to your columns and musings. Even though I don’t know you, your writing is like hearing from an old friend. I follow you on twitter and email.

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  19. I will give you that Alaska has bragging rights when it comes to COLD but we here in MN are not terribly far behind. Those mittens could definitely be put to good use. Thank you for the timely giveaway, Donna. I receive your emails.

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  37. They are beautiful, and how nice she is recycling a natural product.
    I have no interest in them, as severely allergic to wool, BUT – thanks for sponsoring the contest for those who can wear them and supporting a local artist, or any artist.

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  49. Love the neutrals. I am back to wearing mittens and gloves because a couple of my fingers are going numb in the cold. Annoying. These are very pretty.

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  51. Have followed your blog for years, and your daughter’s. Always entertaining and useful. Totally love these gloves. Specially the orange ones, but the mis-matched are hysterical!

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  55. These are lovely, and eco-friendly. Does this lady have a website or Etsy store? And a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours.

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  56. What a lovely giveaway! The mittens are beautiful and remind me of Jan Bretts children’s book, The Mitten! It would be so nice to win this generous gift. Thank you!

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  59. These are beautiful, but I will leave my wide brimmed “sun” hat out of the giveaway, no need for mittens around here with a high of 70 today 🙂 Not braggin’, just sayin’! LOL

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  62. I subscribe to your emails! Wow, these mittens are all beautiful. I never saw anything like them before. They do look like they would be really warm.

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  64. I subscribe by email. I have to wear mittens instead of gloves due to my reaction to cold.
    I agree with one of the others, your writing feels like I am hearing from an old friend.

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  70. Wow! The mittens are adorable and look so warm. I love that they are made from wool sweaters from second hand shops! Each pair is so unique.

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  78. I would go for a pair of the purple mittens, and they would match with my winter jacket. I sure would appreciate a pair of warm mittens when I’m out walking the dog! I subscribe via email

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  87. Ooh…I just love the purple mittens! So pretty and they look so warm. Yes, I followed you on Facebook…looking forward to your posts!

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  113. I would love & be so grateful to win a pair of these beautiful mittens! I go to work at 4:30 am & these would keep my hands so warm especially when I scrape my car windshields.
    I follow you on email.
    Thanks for another unique giveaway!

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  115. They are works of art. I love wearable art, and also love anything upcycled into something truly usable. Would make a great gift for a specific person. Thank you for the giveaway.

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