Congratulations to Facebook follower Tina Tiffin Williams - you are the lucky winner of the Hydra pattern PDF and yarn giveaway! Please email Me@GraceAkhrem.com with your full address and the size you would like to make to claim your prize by Monday, April 1, 2013. Sign-up for my Email Newsletters! … [Read more...]
Olana Slouch KAL
Well, I finally finished my Olana Slouch! Yay! We had started up a KAL for the Olana Slouch and the Olana Shawl about a month ago in my Ravelry group. I started off with the slouch first and when I finished that I did the shawl. Proof of the finished shawl coming soon! I used Koigu KPM for all three colors. I love this thing. I finished knitting it about three weeks ago but I finally … [Read more...]
The Final Granny Square Blanket
Remember almost a year ago when I got started on that granny square blanket? It started off as a little project to bust a little stash and some leftover yarns. After a while this project took on a mind of its own and became something I hadn't intended for it to be, I started buy more yarn for it! I went crazy with this thing! It was constantly on my mind and I was always thinking about the … [Read more...]
Hydra Giveaway!
Well, a couple weeks ago a little birdie told me that there would be another giveaway coming soon! This little birdie was right! There is another giveaway! When my Facebook page hits 1000 "Likes" one lucky follower will receive an awesome prize! How do we get there faster? All you have to do is "Like" my page and share the love! Share my page on your timeline and encourage your knitting & … [Read more...]
Two more spring patterns!
Last week I promised you two more spring patterns, so here they are! Haru Finished Measurements: Width at bust-line (open, including front edgings): 32 (36.25, 39.25, 43.5, 46.75, 51, 54, 58.25, 61.5)” Approximate length from shoulder: 33.25 (34.25, 34.25, 35.25, 35.25, 36.25, 36.25, 37.25, 37.25)” Gauge: 12 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Shifting Ladders st with MC, blocked 16 … [Read more...]
Green Tea Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
It's been a while since I shared a recipe... a cookie recipe! YUM! Here is what you will need: 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 stick of butter (softened at room temp) 2 tbsp Matcha green tea powder 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk (any kind) 1/3 cup pistachios (chopped) In a food processor mix the flour, sugar, and matcha powder … [Read more...]