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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More Baby Hats

I recently made 5 hats for my friend Kara, and they all turned out so adorable. I continued making more hats after I was finished with her order, and here are a few shots.

The Yellow earflap hat went to my pal Leigh Ann's little one, and the Violet one went to my pal Jinger's one (still in the oven so kitty is wearing it :) ).

Here are a few without the ear flaps. These haven't found homes yet... but I am sure they will.

I am currently making one more earflap hat in pink for 3 year old sister Sasha's baby dolls. Then I am making mittens for my 7 year old sister Sophie (pink), 5 year old brother Oliver (red), and a set for Sasha (pink). :)


hugs,
miss peanutbutter

 

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Miragamo; finishing details

First, I cut a rectangular base of sturdy needle point plastic. This is then secured to the base of the bag.

Here is a picture of the plastic sewn into the base.

Next you cut a few strips of the needle point plastic to as reinforcement for the top of the bag. The knitted portion is folded over to hide the plastic. This gives a nice finished edge at the top of the bag.

Here I have sewn the strips together, and turned it inside out.

And here is what the top looks like after it is pinned in place.


I then sewed it down along the garter stitch, as stated in the pattern.

Next, I sewed the handles onto the bag. This I did twice, because I wasn't happy with the positioning. In the pattern, the author says, "neatness counts" and she is right. I used more of the plastic needle point to use as a backing while sewing the handles on. The fabric sat in between the handle and the plastic. Here is a picture.

Here is the final picture of the handles attached to the completed bag.

I still need to sew inside the lining, but here is a picture of the fabric my grandma and I picked out while I was visiting for Thanksgiving.



hugs,
miss peanutbutter

 

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Miragamo continued; knitting is finished

So the knitting is finally finished.  Here is what it looks like before the finishing details are completed.

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miss peanutbutter



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Cabled Beanies

Here are some sweet cabled hats for little ones.
You can find them on my Etsy Store: misspeanutbutter

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miss peanutbutter



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Miragamo, continued

So, I a have knitted through 4 hanks of yarn and here is what it looks like so far. I am double knitting (using 2 strands at once), so that is contributing to the consumption as well.

This is the picture from the pattern that I am following. I can't wait to finally have made something for myself. It will go great with my new boots that came today :)


hugs,
miss peanutbutter


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Miragamo, knitting

So, I started on the knitting late Oct, and when I got to row 30 something I realized that the whole thing was twisted! I must have not been paying attention when I joined my first round. The only way to fix this is to take it apart, and start over (yes, start over). I could have casted off and turned it into a mobious scarf, but since I am double knitting it would have been very heavy.

I took it apart and I am now around row 45. Here's what it looks like now. Like I said above, it is knitted on circular needles. I am using size 7, and it is 29 inches around. You can see all the various markers keeping count of all the increases and decreases :)

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Miragamo; step one

I ordered all the materials needed. I am following the pattern and using Hemp for Knitting's AllHemp6 in Classic 012. I wound the yarn with my ball winder, and since I do not have a yarn swift, I used two dinning room chairs (back to back). I had to wind 10 hanks, so this was a lot of work.

  Here are the handles. It was difficult to find the handles used in the pattern. I kept on scouring the web, and eventually was able to find it on clearance on Jimmy Beans Wool. Currently there is a different style in stock now :(.



happy knitting,
miss peanutbutter




























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Tools of my Trade

Here is my little knitting bag. I re-purposed this Trish McEvoy make-up zipper pouch, from her Planner to hold all my essential knitting tools.
Scroll down to see what is inside... most links are to Amazon, but there are other websites that sell this stuff too. You can also go to your local craft store. :)

Here's what is in the bag:
a. Clover Knitting Stitch Counter Mini Kacha-Kacha
b. Clover Darning Needles
c. a 6 inch ruler, this is a random one that I used to use for homework in middle school. Not sure if that company is still around.
d. a good pair of scissors, this pair is by Fiskars
e. Clover Cable Stitch Holders
f. Clover Lock Ring Markers, I also have these Clover Soft Stitch Ring Markers & Clover Split Ring Markers
g. Boyle Crochet Hooks
h. Clover Point Protectors

Here is the Circular Needle & Double/Single Point Needle Case I use by Stitchberry.

Here it is unfolded...
























happy knitting, 
miss peanutbutter


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Back into knitting...

I am so excited that I am finally finished with Uncle Marc's Scarf. I started it in June of this year, but got distracted by Summer. :) It was made it on circular needles, and when I got to the seed stitch every round seemed to take forever! I was able to power through and now I can start making the Miragamo bag. I keep making things for friends and family, and now it is time to make something for myself. I am a bit nervous for when it is time for sewing in the interior and attaching the handles, but I am sure their is a YouTube video out there to hold my hand. Or I can wait until my visit home for Thanksgiving and get a refresher from the Grandma's, hopefully I am finished with the knitting portion by then. :)










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Striped Pointy Hats, my version

Here my version of the striped hat below. I made one in blue/cream, and one in brown/cream.

I also made a little Halloween version.  Little Aiden looked so fantastic in this at the pumpkin patch.

Here is a sweet shot of my hat muse, Aiden Anthony Rizzo, and his proud mama, Katie.


hugs,
miss peanutbutter


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Striped Pointy Hats

I saw these hats from bieq, and wanted to recreate them for my girlfriend who was expecting a baby boy. I found a pattern from Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 2 on Ravelry, and will try to modify it. We will see how they turn out. Challenge accepted :)