Tofu puffs are one of my favourite forms of tofu so I’m always trying to work them into another meal. These ones are light and fluffy because they are almost hollow, not the dense firm tofu that is more common. In this recipe, I’ve treated them like one of my other favourite Japanese foods – […]
DIY: Crochet Roundabout Cardigan and Free Pattern
I found the free Roundabout Cardigan on the Red Heart pattern site. It’s an open-front, long-sleeved cardigan that uses worsted weight yarn. I liked how the pattern hangs open and is edged with a ribbed panel. However, after a test swatch (to check my gauge), I didn’t like how the pattern stitch looked. Instead, I […]
DIY: Knit Pennyroyal Hat and Free Pattern by Magpie Fibers
The Pennyroyal Hat by Magpie Fibers is the first hat I knit! After feeling happy with my Wheat Infinity Scarf, I decided to move on to a slightly more complex pattern. I used one skein of HiKoo by Skacel in Simplinatural, a gift from a friend visiting from Switzerland (although he bought it in Vancouver). […]
DIY: Knit Wheat Infinity Scarf and Free Pattern by Tin Can Knits
My pink Wheat Infinity Scarf is the first knit item I made in twenty years! I used the free Wheat Scarf pattern by Tin Can Knits. This Canadian knitting duo published a whole collection of easy knitting patterns designed for beginners like myself.
DIY: Ginkgo Crescent and Free Pattern by Jade Keaney
I generally have trouble selecting patterns for my next project, but the Ginkgo Crescent free pattern is an easy choice. I love little shawls and find I wear them the most out of all my knit projects. Also, I love knitwear that works outdoors as well as indoors. The free pattern by Jade Keaney is […]