My Beloved Moleskine

A while ago I began keeping a "knitting notebook". In it I entered notes on various projects that I wanted to begin or had begun. I used it for everything and always had it with me; notes from my classes with Lucy Neatby and Beth Brown-Reinsel, family members' measurements, when I started a project, finished it, the needles I used, the yarn label and maybe even a snipit of the wool. During times of chaos I always remembered "Well, at least my knitting is organized". I have a few things going right now that have been ongoing projects for some time. The oldest? A sweater that I began before I had the two, now 3 footer. Once I became pregnant with him, I put it aside, knowing that I wasn't going to fit into it for a while. Celtic Dreams is a beautiful sweater with many cables and interesting techniques. Over the past 5 years I have picked it up at various times knowing exactly where I was thanks to my notebook.
I am working on a special project right now which I had written extensive notes in my book. Last week, realizing I needed a refresher as to what I had done on the first sleeve, I went to get the book. Now, as I said earlier, many things may be chaotic, but my knitting is usually not. I went to my knitting bag to retrieve my book and it wasn't there. Come to think of it I hadn't seen it since I made out my Christmas list....before Christmas. (I keep a list of OOP knitting books in there in case the 3 footer's dad is looking for any last minute gift ideas..).
After weeks of ripping the house apart, my closets are clean and my knitting book now looks like the one above...EMPTY. I stopped at Barnes and Noble and bought a new one to start again. Do you know how hard it was to purchase that thing? It was like surrendering to the fact that it is truly gone.
Yes..my name and phone number was in it. There is a spot for a reward amount. I'm adding a few more zeros to the number in my new one. The 3 footer's dad says it will turn up...

We do a lot of recycling at my house....Maybe the 3 footer thought he was helping....

And please don't ask me what size needle I used....I don't remember...that's why I had the book...

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The shop is open and classes are on! A little snow is not going to stop faithful knitters!

A Lite Treat!

Lori graciously gave me a wonderful recipe for these little treats last year. They are great in a pinch and are not as sinful as they taste. A few at Ditch N' Stitch took an interest so here are the instructions for them:

Chocolate Chip Meringues

2 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

300 degrees
lightly grease cookie sheet or line with parchment paper
Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on high until peaks form. Beat in Sugar, one tbsp at a time, until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop 2" apart. Bake 20 minutes or until firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
Makes 36

It Starts Early at Our House

Having to wear mom's experiments, that is...



I gave my sister a onesie for the 2-footer's cousin-on-the-way. I should have gotten one for the 2 footer's brother too...
It said
"Life would be so much easier if my mother would stop knitting".

Henry's wearing the Baby Suprise Snowsuit. It's a little Elizabeth Zimmermann (Baby Surprise) and the rest here. Berroco Ultra Alpaca....I think those are tears of joy...

It's a Blissful January!

This month all Debbie Bliss is 20% off! Now is the time to load up!

Other sales, special orders and previous purchases are excluded.

Technique Workshop: Double Knitting

If you are looking to add one more thing to your skills bag....stop in the shop tonight at 5 to learn the art of Double Knitting! It's a great way to create a reversible fabric, double thick and double warm! Did we mention it's FREE??