Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Sweater weather - argyle cookies




I just got back from a trip to Montana.  Gorgeous isn't it? 





This was my first trip out west and my first real glimpse of the Rocky Mountains.  It was quite a bit cooler there than in Pennsylvania, and really made me feel like fall was here in all it's glory.






Fall weather means sweaters, jackets, and warm socks, and that got me thinking about classic sweater patterns like argyle.





Yes, this is really how my brain works.  I haven't decided if it is a blessing or a curse. 

To make an argyle pattern, you begin by outlining your cookie.






Make a couple of diagonal lines like this.





Then diagonal lines back the other way.






Now begin to flood the cookies with thinned icing.  I used four different  patterns with three colors.






Fill in the rest of the colors.






After the flood icing has had time to set up, add a thin stripe on the diagonal to give it that distinctive argyle pattern.






And there you have it!  Argyle cookies in halloween colors that just scream  FALL IS HERE!






Good bye to rugged and spectacular Montana - you made me break out my sweaters!





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25 comments:

  1. BrookeOctober 11, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    love them! & montana looks absolutely beautiful!

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  2. Barbara F.October 11, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    What a gorgeous state Montana is, and at this time of the year. Snuggle weather for sure. Your cookies are great, as always. Love the Halloween colors. xo

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  3. LynnOctober 11, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Great pics of Montana and love the cookies:@)

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  4. MarigeneOctober 11, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    What adorable cookies!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Great trio you had.And great cookies you made.Thanks;)

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  6. Meg@MegaCraftyOctober 12, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    SO cute! I love how they came out. And Montana looks gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Ann ButlerOctober 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Love this idea....

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  8. Casa De LunaOctober 12, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I like the fact that your cookies are squares and everything looks better with some argyle!

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  9. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Geepers Creepers LISA!! What a fun idea - I love how you made them to look Halloweenie-ish and fall-like (are those even words?1)

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  10. Gypsy HeartOctober 12, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Wow! These are beautiful! You must have the patience of Job...not sure I could hang in there with these. I know in the past I could. :-) I just love your design and they are all perfect.

    Glad you enjoyed your trip West! I LOVE CO...makes my heart happy to be there.

    Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I really appreciate it!

    xo
    Pat

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  11. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 12, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Lisa, I just saw your post on Wow Us Wednesday. These cookies are beautiful!! Very, very creative!! I am now your newest follower; and I hope you will follow me, too! Be blessed!

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  12. AlexaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I featured your project on My Terrorific Tuesday picks of the week! Go get the button for the blog if you'd like to add it :)
    http://swelldesigner.blogspot.com/2011/10/terrorific-tuesday-picks-of-week_12.html

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  13. suzyhomemakerOctober 13, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    These look fantastic. So creative.

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  14. TeriOctober 13, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Hello~It sounds like you had a great trip. Your cookies are gorgeous. You are very creative! I linked to you from Full Plate Thursday!

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  15. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comOctober 14, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    These are great, and you make them look so easy! I love argyle!

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  16. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeOctober 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I love argyle! Your cookies look adorable! I'd love for you stop by and link up at my Friday Favorites party!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    These cookies are so much fun!! I love argyle! And I am a huge fan of sweater weather!

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  18. Miz HelenOctober 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    What awesome peaceful photos. I am going to just take a moment and enjoy! Those cookies look really good too, sure wish I had one or two. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week end and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  19. Jewel SaulsOctober 14, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    So cute!!! You make them look so easy! Beautiful pictures of Montana!

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  20. TessOctober 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    These are so adorable!! Argyle cookies...who'd have thought?

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  21. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 15, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Lisa, Your pictures of Montana are beautiful and those cookies are amazing. How fun are argyle cookies!
    xo,
    Sherry

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  22. Red Couch RecipesOctober 16, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I am glad you made it out west. I love your mind and how you create things like Argyle Cookies! They are so stinking cute. Joni

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  23. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaOctober 16, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love these argyle cookies! I've been wanting to make some patchwork cookies, but wasn't sure where to start. You've given me some great ideas!

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  24. Janel from NellieBellieOctober 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oh my gosh...these are like Eddie Bauer in edible form! Love!

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  25. SweetSugarBelleJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    Absolutely LOVE this!!!

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