I had a few questions about the Open Weave wrap (Ravelry link) I’ve been working on, so thought I would post some closer pictures to show what is going on with it. Here is a closeup of the front. The stripes are not connected to each other except at the intersection points. And here is… Continue reading Open Weave Wrap
Nothing new to report in WIPs, but both active projects are moving along! For the Homage to the Granny Square, I finished my six medium popcorn v1 blocks (lower 6) and 1 of the 9 needed v2 medium popcorns. My open weave shawl is progressing quickly too! The rows are getting longer, but it is… Continue reading Wednesday WIPs
Yesterday I gave myself a redo on two baking experiments from last month that were not successful. First, the tart. Last month I made a plum tart that did not turn out great. It was too wet, and the filling was an uneven mix. This month I was not able to find any fresh plums… Continue reading Baking Experiments: Tomato Pie and Peach Tarte Tatin
On Thursday, DH and I took off work and went to the Wisconsin State Fair! It was much bigger than the AK State Fair, and had a lot going on. We did not ride any of the rides, but walked around the whole fair, ate delicious but terrible food, and generally had fun. The fair… Continue reading Adventures in Dairyland: Wisconsin State Fair!
With my Shark Tooth Tee done, I’m still working on my Homage to the Granny Square class, and started a new project. For my granny squares/color class, I have finished the 4th type of square, and have 4 more to go, but at least there are fewer of the upcoming types. So this is all… Continue reading Wednesday WIPs: Something New!
July’s cake experiment is Angel Food. It took me a little while to get going on this because I needed to order the special pan, then I needed to get enough eggs (because it takes more eggs than I would have thought), then I needed to pick a day when I wasn’t too tired. And… Continue reading Baking Experiment: Angel Food Cake
Last week got away from me – busy times. However, I did manage to finish off my Shark Tooth Tee! There are a few ends that need to get woven in, but otherwise it is good to go! The pattern is Shark Tooth Tee (Ravelry link) The yarn I used is Plymouth Yarns Covington colorway… Continue reading FO: Shark Tooth Tee Done!
Saturday DH and I went to local-ish brewing company Sprecher’s! They are in the north part of Milwaukee, so not that close, but close enough for a day trip. Sprecher’s started out as a craft beer maker that gradually morphed into making mostly sodas – which are pretty delicious. We aren’t much for beer, which… Continue reading Adventures in Dairyland: Sprecher’s!
The Shetland Trader books by Gudrun Johnston are labors of love and her effort to preserve the knitting styles of a particular place and time. Specifically, the Shetland islands in the 1970 through a company her mother owned and ran, The Shetland Trader. Interestingly, Gudrun’s mom was not a knitter herself. She designed the motifs… Continue reading Knitter’s Bookshelf: The Shetland Trader Vol 3
Quite A Yarn 