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My Little Chickadee Cowl
Published on 2012-02-11 22:55:00
I really love the big cozy oversized cowls so popular this winter. And I was all set to make myself one....until this winter turned into the "winter that wasn't." A big nonevent. No rain, no damp cold, no clouds and nothing drizzly or gloomy on the horizon. How disappointing.It's one of those warm winters that Southern California is well known for. Since I couldn't see myself wearing a big bulky cowl anytime soon I chose to knit a soft drapy cowl instead. But then I'm not a "pro
Varve Shawl
Published on 2012-01-20 13:00:00
Over the past few years I've knit a fair number of shoulder shawlettes which have their place and are very popular for good reason, including a delightful instant gratification factor. But for my money nothing compares to the satisfaction of knitting a traditional lace shawl which is ethereal and warm and truly transformed from a good severe blocking. The yarn I used for this shawl is a wonderfully rustic wool and the moment I saw it in the LYS I knew that it would make a beautiful s
Yvonne's English Sherry Trifle
Published on 2012-01-08 19:09:00
It is with great pleasure that I'm sharing my mother's recipe for English Sherry Trifle. This is one of my favorite desserts and is relatively simple to make. It is an authentic English recipe that she learned from her mother growing up in England (and in all likelihood came into the family from their family cook, as my grandmother lived in a household that employed a cook).I think of sherry trifle as a traditional Christmas dessert as my mother always makes one for afternoon tea on
