Cashmere is warmer than merino but I’m not sure how noticeable the difference will be with house gloves? Merino, alpaca, or other wools will still be very warm. Acrylics/polyesters can also be nice and warm if the yarn was spun kind of fluffy (i.e. with enough loft to really trap some air).
Like Smacky said, cotton is nigh on useless. It doesn’t have enough loft - traps very little air so is a poor insulator.
If you want a very plain fingerless glove, search “fingerless glove liners” - they’re often worn by people doing outdoorsy stuff to get a second layer under other gloves and they should have some warmth. Add merino or alpaca or wool or whatever other fabric designator you want.
If you want something cute, search “fingerless glove cables” or whatever other design element you want, plus whatever fabric type you want. This is where you will run into cashmeres.
I have fingerless mitts and personally I really like those because it keeps all the warmth of the hand together. Mine are an acrylic/poly blend - not as personally preferred as wool but they’re warm and I really like them.
Oh, also you can get some of those cheap synthetic stretchy one-size gloves and snip off the tips if you want to have lots of pairs. I have some of those, too, and they get to go places. The alpaca ones never leave my home office desk.
Does anyone know a good place to get winter tights? I like cable knit and am willing to pay for quality/wool. I don’t love my Target fleece ones- fit is a little weird and they don’t seem very durable.
(I am very short- 4’11"- and wear straight sizes.)
Wrists tend to be less sensitive than necks, so you might be ok with fabrics on your hands that you couldn’t do as a scarf. That being said, merino is usually a good level for people who are sensitive and don’t have a true allergy.
And if you have any knitters in your life, most would be happy to help you out. (Also, I am happy to make fingerless gloves for people, but it would be a couple of weeks to make and mail)
I’m always years behind, because I only shop at Aldi and the thrift store, but I have a nice pair of heavy tights that were originally from Old Navy. Have you checked TJMax? They often have them.
These are comfy and warm. Not high quality, but the pair I have has lasted a year of being worn once a week or so (less in summer, of course). And they are not uncomfortably, sagging-ly long on me like so many other tights.
I’m so sad! They’re so pretty! Their size chart actually puts me in a size d, but I tried those and they were way too big. They do not understand how short I am!
Anyone have some UGG like boots to recommend? The sole on my old pair has finally crumbled past all hope of repairing. These are my winter doorside shoes so used for getting the mail, walking the dog and other brief excursions outside in the cold. Prefer it to be on the more water resistant side of things and pull on style is a must. Also super cozy furry inside because I likely won’t be wearing socks. Budget under $50, would prefer to be significantly under, but that’s my inner cheapie talking.
I have a brand to recommend but not for your budget, but maybe you could find some on Poshmark or clearance or something?
I found a pair of Emu Australia boots at Sierra for $15 (!!!) and got them for my mom. They were soooooo nice. Looking on the Internet apparently the quality is better than Uggs and I bet they would last a very long time.
