YUUU-MYYY! I finally came up with my own baking recipe! That oven has always been a very mysterious little place for me, but I finally came up with a successful cookie recipe all by myself. I feel so proud. :) So here is what you need: 7/8 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup confectioners sugar 1 stick softened unsalted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1 … [Read more...]
How about a Robin Hood KAL? – anyone down?
Ive been thinking for a while now that we need to start up a Robin Hood Knit-a-Long. It's a fun pattern with an interesting construction. Top-down with short rows! We can discuss the KAL here in my Ravelry group. The KAL will be different from the last in that there is no structure- come and knit as you please. But definitely let me know if you have any questions. Lets start next weekend, … [Read more...]
The Laziest Crashing Waves in the World!
Right before my trip to A Good Yarn in Sarasota, FL, I decided to pack up a new knitting project (of course). I decided on Crashing Waves because I knew I needed a new one for my trunk show, its portable and I've memorized the pattern. So I picked out this really neat white yarn from my stash that I bought in Athens, Greece when I went there a few years ago. It is a 100% mercerized cotton with … [Read more...]
Are you the lucky winner of the giveaway?
Last week I went out of town- and we all know what that means... another giveaway!!! One lucky Facebook or Twitter follower has been chosen to win 2 hanks of Kollage Toasty and the Greenleaf Ascot pattern. Is it you??? Congratulations to Twitter follower BeckyinVT - please send me an e-email by to claim your prize by Saturday, October 20th by 11:59pm (Pacific Time). … [Read more...]
It’s a good thing when I go out of town
Why? Because I usually do some sort of give-away... right?! So here I am in Florida and there won't be anytime for blogging... and there might not even be wifi where I am staying. I'm at my grandmother's house- where the knitting all started. And then Fri, Sat, Sun I will be at A Good Yarn for a trunk show! Yay! I have never been to this shop before but I am very excited to go and see all the … [Read more...]
Renegade Craft Fair part II of II – Metalcast!
Remember last year when I went to the Renegade Craft Fair? I titled the blog post part I of II... well finally after many months of waiting I am posting part II. Why so long you ask? Ah! Good question! The very last vendor I met at the Renegade Craft Fair was a company called Metalcast Kits. They specialize in casting customized belt buckles. What?! Yes! The possibilities are … [Read more...]