Charlie Card Mitten - What will they think of next?

A local T-rider has just invented something that some people will think is a great idea and some people will fin "unneeccessary". Colleen, who rides the T every day from Jamaica Plain (JP) to Government Center every morning, instead of reading the paper and drinking coffee like the average T commuter does, she knits. She made hats and scarves and recently, her claim to fame is now The Amazing Charlie Card Mitten. It's a regular mitten, but it has a small pocket on the outside, which is slightly larger than the Charlie Card and a button for closure. Since the new subway cards were made, all you have to do is wave your card in front of the machine instead of sliding it through like a credit card. Afraid of losing them? Colleen has attached a string to the mittens that easily attach to the buttons on your caot or jacket. A lot of people think is a great idea. Some people think it's unneccessary if you carry a wallet in which all you have to do is take the wallet out and wave it in front of the machine. But for others, instead of fishing through their bags or purses to find their wallets, the card fits snug inside the pocket of the mitten. I do not ride the T very often, so I would not need them, but I do know plenty of people who could use a pair of these!

Colleen is not into making these for a little extra dough on the side. She has created a link for