The Mitten Progresses

The Candyland Mittens are going along slowly.   I finished the "hand" of the first one and let it rest

on top if its knitting bag for several days.   Yesterday, I started the thumb.   I am taking it slowly as I have to both think about what I am doing, and find time when the cat is not taking over my lap.  I am eager to conquer the thumb.   My hope is that the second mitten will go more quickly.   I am taking my time with these as they are for me and I don't have a deadline.   I am enjoying this project so far.  The pattern is mostly a graph.  There is very little text explanation...but very little is needed.  I really recommend this pattern.

I will have yarn leftover, I believe.   I am thinking about working up a matching hat.  Maybe.  It could be a good exercise and would be better than putting the yarn back into the stash....and having it stay there...forever.