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I made a little, toy Santa Claus for Edda. Actually, it’s for Christmas decorating but Edda doesn’t really understand that… So it is now Edda’s Santa. At least, until she forgets about it and I pack it into the Christmas decoration box while she’s not looking.
The pattern is from Itty Bitty Toys by Susan B. Anderson. I seem to be knitting a lot of things by her. I really do like her designs!
He’s a cutie. He was kind of tedious to make because of all the little details (beard embroidery?!), but I feel like without all the detail stuff he wouldn’t look so nice and “finished.” I wish there had been more picture of him to help with the sewing together, so I took a few for the benefit of others.
An up-close of the beard/face:
(Oops, I accidentally left off his mustache!)
His back:
His side and arm-join:
I finished this scarf before Christmas… you know, because it was a Christmas gift for my mom. I think she really liked it! The pattern was really easy to memorize, even for a novice crocheter like me. (I’ve been crocheting for almost 17 years and just now learned to read patterns about a year ago.) The yarn was so neat; Araucania Ranco Solid. It didn’t pool at all, it just subtly changed colors a little here and there. Perfect.
The pattern is “Isar Scarf” by Julia Vaconsin. (It’s a free ravelry download.) I left off the fringe called for because my mom is not really into fringe. The look of the scarf really changes a lot after blocking, as is usually the case with openwork-type things. Also, I would recommend using a larger hook than you might think you should, because when it’s worked tightly the scarf does not look lacy and nice at all. It just looks stiff and odd.
I, of course, wanted to keep it for myself, but I gave it to my mom like a good daughter. Now she’d better wear it… haha.
I know I have mentioned the book Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day on here before, but just in case case you haven’t been convinced that you need it, I present to you this photo of our breakfast on Christmas eve:
These are are the pecan sticky buns from the book. I found an adaptation online (here), but you really need the book. Really. The recipe calls for the brioche dough to be used, not the master (boule) recipe. However, I used the boule dough and it was still good, just a little harder and chewier on the outside. It was good, just not ideal.
Looking at the picture makes me want to make more……
Somehow I forgot to take a photo of the finished cookies. You’ll have to use your imagination… we put green, powdered sugar icing on them. They are cute and tasty! Edda really enjoyed helping me make them, too. It was a such a fun mommy-and-daughter time.
P.S. No baby yet.
It’s true! I have been knitting a whole lot these days. I just don’t seem to finish anything. In spite of this phenomenon, I do have two projects to present to you.
The new baby’s Christmas stocking (unblocked still). I had so much leftover Plymouth Encore from all the other stockings I’ve made that I was able to make this one entirely from scraps.
Edda’s winter sweater in Patons Classic Wool (Aran Tweed) using the Knitting Pure and Simple pattern #214 (baby pullover).
The sweater has been completed since yesterday when I took the photo but I haven’t had a chance to take a new photo. Edda was very excited when I showed it to her “all done” and wanted to wear it right away. Sorry, little bear, it’s just too hot for a wool sweater right now.
Edda’s language skills are growing in leaps and bounds these days… much like her feet. I’ve bought three pairs of shoes for her this summer. Just for grins, because I have lots of them, here’s a photo of Edda and Oliver snuggling on the couch watching Winnie the Pooh.
I’ve been making things that I can’t blog about recently, hence the lack of new posts. I’ve been making them really slowly because I’m busy and knitting time is scarce. But soon I will be finished and the blogging can commence!
We are going to have an ultrasound in one week to find out if we are having a boy or a girl. I had really better finish this Christmas knitting because as soon as I know what colors to use I’m going to be knitting up a storm of baby things!
Until next time, I leave you a photo of Oliver digging that I find very cute.
I made a silly hat for my youngest sister Katie. She is eight years old and enjoys unusual clothing, so I think this will suit her nicely. It’s a Christmas gift, so I have a long time to wait before I know how she likes it. It seems really early for Christmas knitting, but if last year was any indication I’m going to be glad I started early. Having a baby in November is going to effectively prevent any kind of last-minute Christmas knitting and I’m going to have a toddler to chase around as well. I’m getting tired just thinking about it…
I used Knit Picks Comfy Bulky in Marlin and I was very impressed by it. It is super-soft and satisfyingly squishy. The pattern is from Interweave Knits Fall ’07 and it’s called the “Nomad Hat.” The name seems odd to me. I can’t figure out in what way it is nomadic…
I have been making these lovely socks (a Christmas present for someone whose name shall not be revealed) for some time now. They have been my “waiting socks,” the ones I knit when I just need something to do with my hands. The pattern is “Mock Croc Socks” from Knitpicks. I’ve made it once before and it’s great.
So, anyway, I had this strange dream last night that was about to start turning the heel on the second sock when I had to set it down for a minute. While I was gone, some stranger walked up and CUT the foot off the first sock, leaving just the cuff. Needless to say, I was infuriated and spent the rest of the dream hunting the evil person that destroyed my sock. When I awoke I was still kind of mad. But the socks are safe and all is well.
Some other goings-on around here (click for the bigger size):
Baby knitting for the new baby… You can tell I’m hoping for a boy!
Easter knitting for Edda
Sock finishing
Doughnut making (and eating, let’s not forget eating. mmmmm.)
Chocolate Easter-Bunny-ing
Whew. I think I covered most of it. There’s been sewing, but I’ll have to show that off later. I hope you all had a lovely Easter! I know we did. (Although my crazy brain and me forgot to take a picture of Edda in her Easter dress that my mom lovingly sewed for her!)
Next time, recipes!
I made a really cute hedgehog toy for Edda for Christmas. He needs a name. Any suggestions?
He’s perched amid some of Edda’s other presents. (The Plan Toys drum has been a big hit! No pun intended…)
Also, I made her some tiny, purple fingerless mittens. The yarn is leftover Cherry Tree Hill Supersock (in Iris, semisolid) which is my all-time favorite sock yarn.
Now she can walk the dog in style! Of course, she won’t wear them for more than 20 seconds or so.
Easy Fingerless Mitts in Berroco Ultra Alpaca.
I almost kept them because they were soooo comfy, but I was a good girl and gave them to my Granny. I’m going to have to make some for myself.
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