by Kat | Feb 4, 2016 | General
Wishful thinking is one thing, and reality another. – Jalal Talabani
The Marathon Knitting continues.
One sleeve is done and joined with the body. It’s mate is in process at about the half way point.
My goal is that I am ready to start the steek tomorrow, but I am pretty sure that is a large dose of wishful thinking!
by Kat | Feb 3, 2016 | General, Making
Yesterday, on my journey to Bang Out a Sweater I arrived at Sleeve Island. The seas were rough at the start as I tried to determine what increases worked best with the yarn.
Fortunately, Ysolda came to my rescue with this awesome edition of Technique Thursday.
Smooth sailing continues with practically invisible lifted increases.
by Kat | Feb 2, 2016 | General, Words
This week, in honor of Ground Hog Day (the movie?? the holiday??), Carole has set us an interesting task:
10 Moments/Events/Days In Your Life You’d Like To Repeat
Well, I can assure you that even though there are PLENTY of days that I wish never happened, there are some that I would relive every. single. day.
- The “Younger Kids Days” – though I am sure that the reality was more hectic but my memories tell me these were truly simpler days. Now we are scattered all over but, oh to be back here with the replay button.
- Though she has been gone almost 23 years – not a day goes by that I do not think about my Nana. I miss her terribly and wish I had written down more things she talked about.
- The days of “Good Night’s Sleep” before insomnia rudely arrived on the scene. Which goes hand in hand with…
- …Those days of boundless energy when the task list was much longer but could get done much quicker!
- The days of younger eyes – although I do so love reading on my Kindle or iPad where I can make the font larger. It was much nicer to be able to pick up any book, regardless of font size, and read it!
- My first trip to Scotland, I will never forget the first view of Edinburgh Castle. I have been back only once, but it remains one of my favorite places ever.
- Canoeing the Big Two Hearted River – yes that Big Two Hearted River.
- Reading Charlotte’s Web to my children – a chapter or two at night, just before bed. Exactly like my mother did so many years before, and experiencing it all over through their eyes.
- The very first “Sleep Over at a Fiber Shop” at the shop Beth owned in Howell, MI. So much fun! I was fortunate to have this experience twice, but would jump at another opportunity!
- Lunch with Jillian last Saturday. However, if this was a weekly occurrence, life would be so very good!
There you have it, Gentle Reader, my list of replay days!
Have a great Ground Hog Day!
by Kat | Feb 1, 2016 | General, In This Moment
Today begins the craziness that is #BANGoutatsweaterKAL and I thought I would share with you the method to my madness to Cardiganize this pullover, in case you want to join me.
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by Kat | Jan 29, 2016 | General
Some months ago, we picked up a bottle of
Wigle Hopped Whiskey, I liked it a lot. Steve liked it, but not as much as I did. Well – paired with
Quince & Apple’s Rhubarb Hops syrup it made a wicked Hopped Manhattan. And, Steve liked it just as much as I did! The mild sweetness from the Rhubarb pairs nicely with the slightly bitter hops. If you are a beer lover, this is the Manhattan for you!
Happy Weekend, Gentle Reader, let’s get it started on the right foot!
Hopped Manhattan
Makes 2 drinks
2 ounces Crown Royal
2 ounces Sweet Vermouth
Add all ingredients to shaker filled with ice. Stir to combine. Strain into glasses and serve with a cherry.
Cheers!
