Monthly Archives: January 2009

A Matched Set

Posted on January 22, 2009 by cheryl

Since I had lots of black and green yarn left over from my Holly and Poinsettia mittens, I decided to make a matching neckwarmer. I used my Bristol Neck Warmer pattern, holding the yarns doubled throughout. I did one row … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Objects, Knitting | 16 Comments

FO: Mock Turtleneck Pullover

Posted on January 21, 2009 by cheryl

I finally finished my first NaKniSweMoDo sweater for the year. Unlike some people who are on number three already. You know who you are. But after all, it was on size 5 and 3 needles, not on big chunky needles. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Objects, Knitting, nakniswemodo | 16 Comments

Oatmeal Cake

Posted on January 20, 2009 by cheryl

I’ve probably mentioned before that I’m not really much of a cake person. I usually choose a different dessert – pie, cheesecake, custards, etc. But I definitely make exceptions for cakes that are moist and gooey. I guess I just … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drink | 12 Comments

Desperately Seeking Sunlight

Posted on January 19, 2009 by cheryl

Where’d the mountains go? (This should be said in your best Sarah Palinesque accent.*) Both mountains and sky are barely visible these days. Yes, it’s time for our winter inversions. The Salt Lake valley is basically a big bowl, surrounded … Continue reading →

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Isn’t this the cutest hat?

Posted on January 18, 2009 by cheryl

This is the adorable hat I got in our SnB one-skein swap this week. It was knitted by the clever and crafty Eliza, who made up the pattern – available on Ravelry here. I just love it, and when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, SNB | 16 Comments