Chunky Infinity Scarf

I had been wanting to try out this GAP-tastic Cowl pattern I saw on pinterest a month ago.  My pal Katie gave me a skein of this yarn and I had two more in my stash.  I ordered 24 inch long #13 circular needles, and got to knitting. I week later I was done, and now making a few more.

Pattern is GAP-tastic Cowl pattern
Yarn:3 skeins of Bernat Roving in Bark

If you want me to make you one, please message me at my Etsy shop


hugs,
miss peanutbutter

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neutral beanie

I received a special request to make a neutral beanie last Wednesday.  I looked through my yarn stash and found a few candidates that would work.   A few hours later I had a finished striped beanie.  I am really happy with the way it turned out..  :)

Pattern is my own Striped Beanie
Yarn: Berroco Vintage in Oats & Berroco Pure Merino(discontinued)


hugs,
miss peanutbutter

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Beanies for twin boys

Our friends Christie & Brett are having twin boys!  I got these great washable yarns from Berroco in a mustard yellow and a light brown a while back and was inspired to use them in my striped beanie pattern.  I finished both of them this sunny Saturday sitting poolside with Matt. They turned out so adorable, and I cant wait to see them on baby A & baby B.  I also made a matching beanie for their toddler Connor. :)

Pattern is my own Striped Beanie
Yarn: Berroco Vintage in Sunny & Oats


hugs,
miss peanutbutter

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Sweet Mittens

Here are the mittens I made for Sophie and Oliver.  They turned out really cute, and the kids have already got to use them this season. yeah! :)

Pattern for mittens here
Yarn: classic elite yarns princess


hugs,
miss peanutbutter

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New Year, New Project

It is time for a new project!  I am finally done with the Miragamo bag...and I am happy to say that I love it and I am using it.

I will be knitting a sweater vest (pattern from Ravelry) for my Aunt Theresa (love her!).  The yarn came over the weekend, and I am so excited to start.  The blend is 70% silk and 30% cotton, and here is what it looks like.

I have already wound each hank into balls, so they are ready for knitting.  When I was winding I noticed that the yarn is super soft and has a nice sheen to it.  I will start next weekend, but first I need to finish the mittens for my little brother and sisters... 3 more hands to go!


hugs,


miss peanutbutter

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Miragamo; finished

So, I finished the Miragamo bag over the New Years weekend.  I followed the instructions from Noni Designs on how to sew the lining for a rectangular bag.

Since sewing is still a bit new to me, I had a few set backs with threading the machine and troubleshooting the tension.  I had to go buy a seam ripper and a good pair of dressmaker shears to assist me in the process.

I used my Great Grandmothers' (mom's mom side) sewing machine. It was made by the Hilton Sewing Machine Co. from Cleavland Ohio.  It may be close to 40 years old, but it still works like new. 



Here it is sitting in the sewing table.









happy sewing...
hugs,


miss peanutbutter

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It's Tradition

My Grandma (dad's side) always makes Italian cookies during the winter holidays.  Every year all the grand kids would come to assist grandma in the making (and eating) of the various cookies.  My favorite ones to make is the Pizzelle.  A couple of years ago I bought my very own Pizzelle maker, and now I've been continuing the tradition at my home.  This year I wrapped them and gave them as hostess gifts.

 First I wrapped them in plastic wrap. I think next year I will use the shrink wrap.

Next I made a few 3 inch hole punches and stamped them with a Reindeer and Snowflake stamps.

Finally I wrapped the stack with a single ribbon and pasted the reindeer circular card on top.

I use this recipe, and you can find Pizzelle makers on this website.

Hope to continue this tradition for years to come...

hugs,
miss peanutbutter


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