I used 3.5 skeins of Juniper Moon Zooey in Mint to knit the Cascata top by Filipa Carneiro. This is a cotton-linen DK yarn with a slubby texture, and I like the fabric it made. However, I found that the yarn split easily. If you use sharp needles like I did, pay attention to prevent […]
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DIY: McCall’s M7381 Pullover Dress with Front Tie
McCall’s M7381 is a pullover dress that has a loose-fitting, lined bodice with shoulder pleats, raised front waist, front pleated and elasticized back skirt, narrow hem, and front snap closing. The bodice has a self-fabric lining. I sewed a size 16 of view C, which has short sleeves, front ties, and a knee-length skirt. I […]
Cherry Clafoutis
I remember reading about cherry clafoutis in one of Susan Branch’s books when I was a kid. At the time, though, I didn’t like fruits in my desserts. Now that I’m older, they’ve grown on me. And what better way to include fruit in a dessert than in a simple baked custard like this French […]
DIY: Knit Garter and Lace Shawl by Julie Turjoman
I knit my first lace shawl, the Garter and Lace Shawl by Julie Turjoman. It’s from the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of Vogue Knitting, and it’s the cover design in a beautiful blue. The shawl is an asymmetrical triangle shape of two types of lace with garter stitch in between. As I’ve only knit hats and […]
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Our family likes to have a family dinner on Sundays, and Ryan and I are normally in charge of desserts. A few weeks ago, we made a carrot cake. Ryan and I subscribe to a local CSA (community-supported agriculture) box from Cooper’s Farm. Through the winter we kept getting carrots. Massive carrots! This cake calls […]