Where or where are my US size 6 DPNs?
They have alluded me for some time and I just can't locate them.
I used them to knit the first Fiddlehead mitten (ravelry link here) and then to start on the Swirl Scarf (ravelry link here). But I don't know where they are! I'm usually very good at keeping track of my needles.
Anyway, I just bit the bullet and ordered a new set from KnitPicks last night. I also ordered the set of Blocking Boards, too.
I have to wash and block the sweater for my dad and since the bed is being used, I figured the blocking boards would go to good use.
Hopefully some photos will be posted soon!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Mojo is back...I hope
Is anyone even out there?
Oh well. Quick post to say that I think the mysterious and ever-ellusive knitting mojo is hopefully back.
I have been working on the sweater for my dad. Around 12/25, I finished knitting the 2nd sleeve. I have not had a chance to block the pieces yet because our spare bed is typically occupied by a furry friend named Coco. She has staked claim on it, so I must plan accordingly. I hope to create some time and space for the washing and blocking some evening to let it dry overnight. That way Coco will have her bed and not be angry with me.
In other news, I've also picked up the German Stockings again. I completed the first one and have begun the second. I just started the main motif. It's coming along swimmingly.
I will post some photos soon.
Food news:
I'm in love with this awesome recipe from cooksillustrated.com. It's a skillet dish featuring penne pasta, sausage, spinach (or arugula), sun-dried tomatoes, parmesean and pine nuts. It's brilliant...only requires a large skillet. Everything is cooked in the same pan, including the pasta. It comes together quickly, too. Probably a 30-minute meal for most. I think I'll make it for dinner tonight...again. 3rd time in 3 weeks.
I also experienced an interesting home-cooked meal from a friend. Hamburger pie. Ever hear of such a thing. It's a fantastic dish of ground beef, corn, green beans, tomato soup, oregano. Everything is baked in a pie crust: top and bottom. It's really delicious. I haven't attempted to recreate it at home, but should soon.
Well, that's all for now. Post a comment to say hi, if you are reading this.
Oh well. Quick post to say that I think the mysterious and ever-ellusive knitting mojo is hopefully back.
I have been working on the sweater for my dad. Around 12/25, I finished knitting the 2nd sleeve. I have not had a chance to block the pieces yet because our spare bed is typically occupied by a furry friend named Coco. She has staked claim on it, so I must plan accordingly. I hope to create some time and space for the washing and blocking some evening to let it dry overnight. That way Coco will have her bed and not be angry with me.
In other news, I've also picked up the German Stockings again. I completed the first one and have begun the second. I just started the main motif. It's coming along swimmingly.
I will post some photos soon.
Food news:
I'm in love with this awesome recipe from cooksillustrated.com. It's a skillet dish featuring penne pasta, sausage, spinach (or arugula), sun-dried tomatoes, parmesean and pine nuts. It's brilliant...only requires a large skillet. Everything is cooked in the same pan, including the pasta. It comes together quickly, too. Probably a 30-minute meal for most. I think I'll make it for dinner tonight...again. 3rd time in 3 weeks.
I also experienced an interesting home-cooked meal from a friend. Hamburger pie. Ever hear of such a thing. It's a fantastic dish of ground beef, corn, green beans, tomato soup, oregano. Everything is baked in a pie crust: top and bottom. It's really delicious. I haven't attempted to recreate it at home, but should soon.
Well, that's all for now. Post a comment to say hi, if you are reading this.
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