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Author Archives: Cheryl
Fakels
I jumped on the easy fake bagel bandwagon, or as I’m calling them, “Fakels”. (Yes, I should have made the holes bigger. Next time.) I was intrigued (but skeptical) when the recipe for “Easy Bagels” popped up on Skinnytaste, one … Continue reading
Fast and Easy Bread: Regular or Gluten-free
Want bread on the table in about half an hour? It’s magic! I was watching some videos from Jacques Pepin’s “More Fast Food My Way” show, and was excited by the idea of the Tibetan-style flatbread in Episode 221. I’ve … Continue reading
October
The summer has flown by, and fall is here. It’s been gorgeous weather, and I’m savoring every minute of it. I was out taking a photo of my latest shawl (Light and Up), and couldn’t resist a few photos of … Continue reading
Make a Wish (bone)
Ever since I first read Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitter’s Almanac, I’ve wanted to make the “Hurry-Up Last Minute Sweater”, AKA the “Wishbone Sweater“. At first it was because I hadn’t knit many sweaters, and the idea of one that didn’t take … Continue reading
A flurry of fleece
I’ve been a very bad blogger, and it’s been a long time since I posted anything about knitting. So let’s catch up, shall we? First there’s Mailin, made from some lovely, squishy merino. The cowl neck is optional, and I … Continue reading
Triple-stranded yarn trick
I stumbled upon this tip for triple-stranding a single ball yarn for knitting. I haven’t ever needed to do that, but it seems like a good trick to keep in mind so I thought I’d share it here. Spinners will … Continue reading
Make Do, Reuse, Recycle
For years, we’ve had this old lounge chair sitting in the back of the garage. It came with the house, so it’s at least 20 years old. The metal frame is in good condition, but the vinyl straps are broken. … Continue reading
Orchids Ahoy
Life has been hectic and, uh, “interesting” lately. I feel like I’m running on empty, but my windowsill orchids are doing their best to add a bit of brightness. I was watering them today, and it gave me a moment … Continue reading
February is for…
Inversion. Blech. It’s been gray and dismal outside with our inversion and smog, but at least I’ve had more bright colors to play with. I had a burning desire to work up some of these colorful little birdies. They keep … Continue reading
Chasing Away the Winter Doldrums
I needed something bright and cheery to chase away the Winter blues, especially when my main knitting projects are not exactly colorful. Some quick and colorful coasters to the rescue! They even make the snow seem cheery! I used mostly … Continue reading
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