I made this simple baby blanket in a linen stitch. No pattern either 🙂 the yarn is acrylic (3 large skeins) and an I hook. It only took about three weeks which is quick for me.
Baby blanket in pinks
Green mini bean scarf
I finally finished this scarf! It was one of those long term projects that seemed to go in and on forever. The yarn is super soft and I finished it in Pineapple Soak then hand blocked it on towels. Turned out pretty nice 🙂
Colorful woven scarf
This is usually not my color scheme but I've been trying to make more items with more colorful yarn. This was woven on my 20" Ashford Knitters loom.
Colorful cowl
This was a quick creation I was able to make in an afternoon. The stitch is half double crochet through the third loop or crochet knit stitch in the round. I used Sirdar Aura yarn and the color way was great for this project.
V stitch lace crochet scarf
I used three balls of Rowan alpaca classic yarn to make this simple lace scarf.
Wheat flax artisan beer bread loaf
This recipe makes a very dense and savory bread that is high in fiber. It is great for sandwiches and even toast with butter and jam.  2 cups flour 1/2 cup flax meal 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1.5 tsp salt 2 tsp active dry yeast 12 oz beer Mix all dry ingredients to... Continue Reading →
Lentils and rice casserole
1 cup black lentils to 4 cups water 1 tbsp butter 1/4 tsp of each: Garam masala Garlic powder Onion powder Curry powder Red pepper flakes Paprika Bring to boil then reduce to simmer and cover for 25-30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. 1 cup basmati rice to 1 3/4 cups... Continue Reading →
Artisan beer bread
This is a recipe I've adapted that seems to come out great each time! 3 cups flour 1.5 tsp salt 1 tsp active dry yeast 12 oz beer (I like to use modelo especial in a can) Proof overnight in glass bowl with plastic wrap. Must proof for about 12 hours. Fold dough on floured... Continue Reading →
Woven scarf
I finally finished my very first woven project. I now have some experience and will be making many more items on my Ashford 20" Knitters loom. I used a hair twister to twist the fringe and it worked well!
9th Annual Southeast Men’s Knitting Retreat
Well, it's been another wonderful retreat and my 8th one to attend in the Southeast region. This year we were at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in the Barnhart lodge. I was able to take my new Ashford Knitters Loom and practice and also worked on a few other perpetual projects. We had a great... Continue Reading →
