I knit the Gartrell Crew by Tanis Lavallee for Kenji. Kenji has outgrown most of the sweaters I’ve knit him, so he’s getting a new one this winter! The Gartrell Crew is a raglan-sleeved sweater knit in pieces and then seamed. I, like many knitters, prefer knitting in the round, so I was a bit […]
DIY: Knit Salal Cardigan by Untangling Knots
I knit myself a Salal Cardigan, designed by Andi Satterlund of Untangling Knots. Unfortunately, just as I was finishing this cardigan, Andi Satterlund announced she was closing her pattern shop. Sorry, but the pattern is no longer available! The Salal Cardigan is a vintage-inspired cardigan with a lace inset on the front yoke. The rest […]
Changua (Milky Colombian Breakfast Soup)
This Colombian milky soup contains eggs, cheese, and bread makes a delicious breakfast in the winter.
DIY: Knit Rye Light Socks and Free Pattern by Tin Can Knits
I knit the Rye Light Socks by Tin Can Knits as a gift for one of Kenji’s friends. Many of Kenji’s friends have birthdays December through March, perfect for gifting handknits! Last year I knit everyone hats (including the Baby Bear Balaclava). Many of those hats still fit their recipients this winter. So this year, […]
DIY: Knit Open Edge Tee by Jessie Maed Designs in Sandbox
This is the second Open Edge Tee by Jessie Maed Designs that I knit for myself. I knit my first Open Edge Tee as part of the Summer Top Make-Along (MAL) hosted by Yarns Untangled, one of our local yarn shops. This tee was actually a mistake… I had meant to cast on the Outline Tee, also […]