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Monthly Archives: March 2010

Basic Diamond Lace Edging

March 30, 2010
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Basic Diamond Lace Edging

My little crawler/cruiser needed some shorties for the spring (I have faith it will come one day). The colorway is perfect for a little one who will be getting dirty as she explores her world. I also wanted to see how a lace edging would work out on her shorties. The lace would be...

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My Basic Hummus Recipe

March 28, 2010
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My Basic Hummus Recipe

We love hummus at our house! Unfortunately it’s a bit on the expensive side when you’re on a strict budget.  I’ve had a hard time finding a recipe that tasted “right” to everyone in our household who eats it.  Here is the recipe that I have finally come up with that makes us all...

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Shawl designing…

March 24, 2010
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Shawl designing…

Over the last year or so I’ve slowly become obsessed with lace. I have made the Elizabeth Zimmerman Pi Shawl, which is a round shawl. I have also recently finished my first triangular shawl; the Aeolian. I really enjoyed them both. There is something very satisfying about working with such delicate patterns and creating...

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A GIANT shawl, OR, My Aeolian Shawl

March 16, 2010
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A GIANT shawl, OR, My Aeolian Shawl

Really I should say my first Aeolian shawl (pattern here). I loved knitting every moment and every stitch of this shawl. My mistake was in using DK wt yarn instead of lace. I knew the yarn was larger than recommended. I am sure that I had a good reason at the time for choosing...

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Review: Rosewood DPNs

March 11, 2010
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Review: Rosewood DPNs

When I started out working on the Balloon Buddies pattern, the only DPNs I had that were US 5 were my Knit Picks Harmony needles. And though I do love them, the length of 8″ was a bit fiddly.  By the end of balloon #2 I was beginning to feel a little annoyed with...

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“Flat Feet” Socks – Done

March 4, 2010
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“Flat Feet” Socks – Done

I have finally finished my socks knit from Conjoined Creations Flat Feet sock yarn. I say finally because I started them in July of 2008. When I first saw this sock yarn I just had to have it. I was intrigued by the idea of knitting from flats. I was also interested in seeing...

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Balloon Buddies Knit Amigurumi Pattern

March 3, 2010
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Balloon Buddies Knit Amigurumi Pattern

These cute little knit balloons allow you to give fun that lasts all year long! Perfect for birthdays! These special balloons don’t fall flat! There are three balloon bodies and two face options (though you can embroider any face you like!). The balloons measure approximately 4”-5”. This is an easy pattern that is suitable...

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