Finished Project-Capstone Sweater
Project Specs:
Pattern: Designed by me for the WEBS Expert Knitter Program.
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, color 203
Needles: US 3
Size: 36″
My Ravelry Link
It feels so good to have the sweater finished. Even though I had 5 months to work on it, I carefully created a schedule back in January of when I needed to finish each component, I finished it on the due date, only a few hours to spare. What can I say, I’m really good at procrastinating.
There are things I would do differently if I did it over again, but overall, I’m really happy with the sweater. It feels like it’s me.
Garlic Lime Butter
Not much too this recipe, combine the following:
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1 lime
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp coarse salt
8 Tbls butter, softened
So far we’ve put it on steak, potatoes, broccoli, fiddlehead ferns, quesadillas, migas…I think there were other things. Someone mentioned it would be good on fresh sweet corn. That’s for sure. I think we need to keep a batch of this made up all summer long.
Yarn Frenzy
It was once again amazing watching the excitement of the WEBS Tent Sale this year. I especially enjoyed every time more FREE YARN was put out, gone in a flash.
Capstone Sweater
The fronts and back are done blocking for my capstone sweater. But I have two questions, what kind of sleeves should I make and what would be a better name than “capstone sweater”.
Cumin Hummus
Last night I made warm Cumin Hummus and it made me so happy. Blanched some snow peas, baked some pita chips, and I was good to go. I can’t remember where this recipe came from. I usually include the source when I enter it into my recipe database. But I thought I’d share it with you.
4 T Olive Oil
15 oz Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Small Onion
2 t Cumin
1 t Sea Salt
1/2 t Ground Black Pepper
2 T Cider Vinegar
2 T Tahini
2 Cloves Garlic
Heat 2 T of the olive oil in a medium skillet over a moderate flame. Add the chickpeas and onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions are just tender, about 4 minutes.
Add the cumin and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vinegar to deglaze the pan and loosen any cumin that has stuck to the bottom.
Transfer the chickpea mixture, being sure to get as much of the oil and cumin as possible, to the bowl of a food processor. Leave uncovered for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until chunky smooth.
Note: if the hummus seems too dry, I add more olive oil at the end until it’s just right. And I usually make a double batch. It’s no extra work. Enjoy!
I’ve Been Torn
It’s been almost five months since my last post. I started this blog to keep track of my knitting projects. But with Ravelry, and now Facebook, posting on the blog just hasn’t made it to the top of the list. But I’m ready to give it another shot.
So a super quick update of projects. This is what I’ve finished since the iSock (which I still love).
See, I haven’t just been sitting around doing nothing. Sure I hope to post more complete posts for each project. But with the holidays around the corner, I don’t see a lot of free time coming my way.
Finished Project: iSock, version 1.1
Project Specs:
Pattern: another plain weave square using my 6″ x 6″ Weavette
Yarn: The Fibre Company Terra
Size: exactly the size of my iPhone
My Ravelry Link
After weaving the square, I crocheted the seam using a slip stitch. It just happens to be the perfect size for my new iPhone.
Beautiful Mia
I love it when I get to see a knitted gift in use. On my recent trip to Portland, I got to see my niece Mia in her Sweet Pea Sacque.
Perfect! She makes it look so cozy. And check out her cool baby leggings. These were not around when I had babies. Things change so quickly.
Finished Project: Terra Coasters
Project Specs:
Pattern: just a felted plain weave square using my 6″ x 6″ Weavette
Yarn: The Fibre Company Terra in various colors using scrap yarn
Size: 4.5″ x 4.5″
My Ravelry Link
I had some tiny samples of Terra hanging around and I thought I’d play with my new Weavette. Once I finished one, it seemed too big for a coaster, so I threw it in the wash to felt. It came out just right. I made four more right away. I absolutely love how the woven Terra felted. It’s so soft and still has a nice drape. I dream about buying enough Terra to make a blanket of felted squares.
Finished Project: Hemlock Ring Blanket
First off, thanks so much to Michelle who responded with lightning speed to my request on Ravelry for more Eco Wool. It arrived in the mail so quickly. You’re awesome.
Project Specs:
Pattern: Hemlock Ring Blanket by Jared
Yarn: 2 hanks of Cascade Ecological Wool, color 8095
Needles: US 10 circular 40″ and 60″
Size: about 128 rounds, 54″ in diameter
My Ravelry Link; My Blog Links: The Search Begins
I knit beyond the 87 rows until I ran out of yarn. It turned out to be a nice sized afghan, but not big enough for two.
It was fun and easy knitting lace on heavy worsted yarn. I loved knitting the center flower, and the feather and fan pattern was easy to memorize after a couple rounds.
