I knit the Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket for Kenji! It’s a free pattern by Purl Soho. The blanket is completely knit in garter stitch, so it’s a great mindless knit. I was able to pick it up and put it down countless times when looking after the baby! It’s also a great introduction to short […]
Author: Meinhilde
Kiku Corner’s Gifts for Knitters
Need some ideas for gifts for the knitters in your life? Now that I’ve been knitting for a couple years, I have some suggestions! You should be able to find all of these at your local yarn shop, a farm shop, or online. This is our gift guide for knitters, but feel free to add […]
Cardamom Cake with Saffron Cream Cheese Frosting
Cardamom cake with saffron cream cheese frosting is my riff on a Persian Love Cake. Cardamom, saffron, and rosewater are classic flavours in many dishes throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and West Asia. Ryan and I love Moroccan bastilla, a filo-like pastry stuffed with pigeon, sugar, and rosewater. Cardamom is a quintessential flavouring in […]
French Silk Mousse
French Silk Mousse is a rich-tasting yet airy dessert, perfect for a celebration. I made a French Silk Pie last year for my birthday, and I loved the texture of the filling. This French Silk Mousse is my take on a deconstructed French Silk Pie. French Silk Pie classically has a chocolate cookie crumb crust, […]
Free Adult Pant and Legging Knitting Patterns
I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free adult pant and legging knitting patterns. Knitting the Hosenmatz and Baby Brights Tights for Kenji inspired me to find adult pant and legging knitting patterns. They look so comfortable on him, so I want to knit myself a pair! Of course, you can always browse the massive […]