Slightly Purling Bandana

This clever bandana uses knitting on the WS to create the purl ridges. Therefore you only need to purl to maintain the stockinette sections! Use a closing shawl pin or sew on a button & loop closure to secure.

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Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 21” / 53 cm
Depth: 8” / 20cm

Materials Needed

Yarn: 1 ball of Donegal-Tweed by Schulana (104 yards / 95 meters per 50 grams of 95% wool, 5% cashmere)
Needle: US7 (4.5mm) or size needed to match gauge
2 stitch markers
Yarn needle

 

Pattern is available through Ravelry.com for $5.00 USD 

Slightly Purling Shawl

I love my Birthday shawl! This clever triangular shawl uses knitting on the WS to create the purl ridges. Therefore you only need to purl to maintain the stockinette sections! The stitch pattern is great for showing off hand dyed yarn, and the shape is flattering!

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Wear as a shawl or wrap around your neck as a generous scarf. For more info see the pattern page here.

Finished Measurements
Wingspan: 52” / 132cm
Depth: 16.5” / 42cm

All photos (c) 2013 Matthew Richey

Pattern was tech edited by KTLV

$5.00USD 

I’m having a sale! 22% off individual patterns to celebrate my 22nd pattern on my 22nd Birthday until April 1st! Use code 22BDAY for discount. 

 

Update: Slightly Purling is on the Hot Right Now page! As long as it’s within #1-22 it will be on sale!

Wander Collection

It all started with a ball of yarn. It sparkled and glimmered at me until I would stroke it’s soft alpaca halo. I was hooked after that! Schulana’s Luxair (distributed by Skacel) is currently my all time favorite yarn. I dream of knitting a throw with huge 8 stitch cables all over it. It will be warm, soft, and I’ll never leave the house again if I make it!

Anyway, about the collection. There is four quick knit hats; Adventure, Venture, Embark, and Journey. All of the hats are reversible sans Venture. Adventure, Embark, and Journey finished measurements are: Brims are 17.5” / 45.5cm but it will stretch to fit 23” / 58.5cm, Depths are 8” / 20.5cm. While Venture is a super slouchy with a Depth of 10” / 25.5cm.

 

The eBook is available via Ravelry for only $15 USD 

 

For more info about the collection please visit the Ravelry page for Wander Collection.

Butter Chicken

I have fell in love with Indian Butter Chicken! I had some last Saturday and on Sunday the hubby and I collected the necessary ingredients to make it that night. I followed the low fat variation of this recipe plus a diced eggplant. We served it over brown basmati rice and with cucumber raita from Budget Bytes. If you haven’t yet checked out her blog you are really missing out. Cooking gourmet has never been easier on the wallet!

A Few of my GF Favs

Hi all!

So sadly I don’t have a recipe to share this Friday. I have a bit more tweaking to do before sharing. Here are my all time gf alternatives to traditional gluten items. I’ve made Gluten Free Noodles, I did mine as lasagna in my pasta roller. These had such a wonderful flavor, and texture. I personally think that the gf version is incredible! Also this Pizza Crust, I subbed half of the all purpose flour for sorghum. Guests often don’t believe it’s gluten free! Has a very nice “bread” flavor.

 

I have Buffalo Chicken Dip minus the Parmesan in the oven right now, I can’t wait to taste it!

Wander – a collection of hats made with Luxair

{Sometimes we need to wander and explore our surroundings. Walking along a trail becomes a journey, a journey to an adventure, and adventures help us realize what is important. It’s my hope that you can embark on your venture while staying warm in one of these hats, even if it’s in your living room reading a fantastic story.}

This collection has a total of 4 hats. New patterns will be published on March 6th, 13th, & 20th. After all of the patterns are released you will have the option to download the eBook or the individual patterns.

Available through Ravelry.com for $15 USD

I’m hosting a small giveaway for Wander! Some of the prizes are

a copy of the Wander eBook with new pattern automatically mailed to you

some of my newest and most popular PDF patterns!

The best loaded baked potato soup, healthy version!

Creamy potato, rich and tangy sour cream, salty bacon, melted cheese, crisp green onions… are you drooling yet? A head of cauliflower that you can’t taste,  and less than 10 grams of fat per serving… are you intrigued?

The cauliflower blends nicely into the soup adding nutrients, nice creamy texture, and volume that would have been potatoes. Using bacon fat instead of butter allows you to use less fat without skimping on flavor. If you can use organic milk, and potatoes, and nitrate free bacon.

 

Ok stop licking your screen and start cooking!

Fry 4 slices of nitrate-free apple wood smoked bacon in a large stockpot on medium low. Remove bacon, chop, and refrigerate  leaving behind the fat. Saute 2 coarsely chopped onions until lightly golden. Add 6 cups of water, 2# of coarsely chopped organic unpeeled potatoes, 1 coarsely chopped head of cauliflower, and 2 cloves of garlic. Simmer until all vegetables are tender. Working in batches blend soup with 1 quart of organic whole milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with minced green onions, cheddar cheese (1 tablespoon per serving), reserved bacon, and Greek yogurt.

Enjoy!