Piggy Mitts and Another Cowl


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 I am in love with the piggy mitts!  Who knew that knitting a teeny tiny mitten in the shape of a pig could give me endless joy.  I learn something new about myself every day.  These mitts were supposed to be a Christmas gift but I already gave them to her today. 

Sadly, the toddler is a 2 year old and refused to put them on her hands when I gave them to her.  She did keep looking at them though.  I am sure when it's freezing cold outside, she will be wearing them faithfully. 

Oh and I also found mitt clips on amazon so that they stay with her!

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I knit up this alpaca cowl using a pattern from my head, it's another Christmas gift.  For some reason, everyone is getting a cowl this year - and I have four more to make!  Gah!

Do not be fooled - I love knitting cowls and I want to make one for me as well.  It's the perfect accessory for chilly weather.


What are you crafting up today?

Comments

  1. chrisknitsNovember 13, 2018 at 7:06 PM

    I finished quilting and bound a baby quilt, then sewed and cut the steek on baby's sweater, now I am finishing the button bands!! 2 finishes in one day. Maybe I will rest tomorrow? Love the piglets!!

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  2. BonnyNovember 13, 2018 at 8:13 PM

    I'm knitting fingerless mitts for Christmas presents, and I wish I had someone to knit those adorable piggy mitts for!

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  3. Judy S.November 13, 2018 at 9:42 PM

    Those mitts are adorable. Have you seen the Hillview Road Cowl? I love that stitch pattern. Christmas is coming way to fast, isn't it?

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  4. mamasmercantileNovember 14, 2018 at 4:41 AM

    Oh those piggy mitts were a joy, I am sure they will soon become a firm favourite.

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  5. MaryNovember 14, 2018 at 8:26 AM

    oh those piggy mitts! (and yay for the clips to keep them with her). I'm still working on sleeve #1 of my cardigan. not nearly as cute as those little pigs!

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  6. Jeannie Gray KnitsNovember 14, 2018 at 10:17 AM

    Goodness! Those piggy mitts are adorable! And that cowl! I wish I could figure out why, but I've been obsessed with it since the day you introduced it.

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  7. VeraNovember 14, 2018 at 11:02 AM

    Those piggy mitts are just the best! I want to make fingerless mitts and a cowl for some Christmas gifts...so far neither are started. I am working on a sock though!

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  8. JodiNovember 14, 2018 at 11:03 AM

    Those mitts are so cute! My 3-year-old daughter is a Peppa Pig fan, too, and she would love those. Going on my to-knit list. Lovely cowl -- looks so cozy.

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  9. GraceNovember 14, 2018 at 11:58 AM

    I love those mittens! They are adorable!
    I've taken your advice and restarted the scarf. It looks better already! Now, if only I could knit as fast as you do! xo

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  10. kathy bNovember 14, 2018 at 12:25 PM

    Those piggies are darling. Just darling. They will be treasured. Mitten clips are a great idea. Today Im surprise knitting. ALL Day . I've taken this day with NO plans to really work on this project.

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  11. StefanieNovember 14, 2018 at 6:36 PM

    If you ever want to make me a cowl ;O)...I'd wear it lots. These piggie mitts are so fun! She will love them.

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  12. JaneNovember 14, 2018 at 8:06 PM

    Two year olds are fickle at times. I predict that one day she will wear them and won't want to take them off. They are darling and mitten clips are a great idea. I am knitting thumbs on one more pair of fingerless mitts. The cowl looks cozy and pretty.

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  13. Hena TayebNovember 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM

    Oh those piggy mitts are tooo cute!

    http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com

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  14. AnitaNovember 17, 2018 at 6:01 PM

    The piggy mitts are so cute but isn't it amazing when you've made something for a little one ...you're all excited for them, and.....they won't wear it. lol Kids are amazing.

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