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Wednesday, 7 March 2007
Chain Link Socks
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: 2 color socks
This is my first pair of 2 color socks. I just love them. I used Knit Picks Essential, the color Gulf Stream for the main color of my socks. My Contrasting color is Patons Grace, the color rose. I love the contrast in these 2 colors. It makes the design of the chin link show up nicely. The socks fit perfectly! The pattern for these socks can be found at http://oc-knitiots-freebies.blogspot.com  This pattern was written for 2 circular needles, but I used DPN to knit this pair.

Posted by knitting57039 at 5:09 AM
Updated: Wednesday, 7 March 2007 5:21 AM
Sunday, 25 February 2007
Checked Slip Stitch Cloth

I have finished another 2 color slip stitch cloth. I am ready to knit 2 color socks now. Actually I have cast on my 2 color socks, and have about 1 inch of the cuff done.

The pattern for this cloth can be found at

http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/clothslip.htm

The reason that I knit this cloth with purple and green is, because I had purple and green yarn in my knitting basket next to my knittting chair, so I decided to use the 2 colors together. I was to lazy to walk upstairs to my yarn closet.


Posted by knitting57039 at 5:40 AM
Saturday, 24 February 2007
Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

12 servings
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup fat-free egg substitutes
1 10 oz. jar sugar-free raspberry preserves, or apricot, or cherry)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flour

Thoroughly coat a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour. With an electric mixer, combine sugar and cocoa. Gradually pour in egg substitutes and raspberry jam, beating on low-speed until sugar is no longer grainy. Add vanilla, salt, and almond extract and beat briefly to mix. Combine flour and baking soda and stir in with a flexible rubber spatula. Do not over mix. Turn into prepared pan. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven 30-35 minutes. Brownies should be slightly underbaked but not runny in the center. Allow to cool and cut into 2x2" squares.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 158 - Calories from Fat 7
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 4%, Protein 5%, Carbohydrate 90%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 170mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A 1 units, Vitamin C 0 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units


Posted by knitting57039 at 7:49 AM
Friday, 23 February 2007
Thank You Wilma!!!!!
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: Beautiful Stitch Markers

I got the NICEST SURPRISE in the mail today. A wonderful way to start out my day!! Wilma sent me most Beautiful stitch markers. They are a deep beautiful emerald green, with gold swirls, and lavender drops on top of the gold swirls. They are just Fantastic. So pretty that they SHOULD be worn as jewelry!!! Thank You so much Wilma!!! I just love them!!


Posted by knitting57039 at 6:03 AM
Monday, 19 February 2007
Garter slip stitch dishcloth
Mood:  happy
I have knit another 2 color slip stitch dishcloth. I am so happy that I have finally learned how to knit with 2 colors. I plan to knit a pair of socks soon using this 2 color knitting method. The pattern for this cloth can be found at

Posted by knitting57039 at 6:54 AM
Sunday, 18 February 2007
Sunbathing on the South Porch
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: Elvis and ME enjoying our South porch on a nice winter day!!

It is only 31 degrees outside. But it is a Beautiful SUNNY day in South Dakota. My dog Elvis and I are enjoying the afternoon Sunbathing on our South Porch, where it is Sunny and 80 degrees. Elvis is lapping up the Sun, and I am reading a very good book, and drinking an ICE tea. Life is Good!!


Posted by knitting57039 at 10:10 AM
Friday, 16 February 2007
Ballband Dishcloth
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: My first time knitting with 2 colors
I have learned to knit with 2 colors with this dishcloth. I am very excited about this method of 2 color knitting, and plan on knitting more patterns like this. The pattern can be found at http://www.canadianliving.com/CanadianLiving/client/en/Crafts/DetailNews.asp?idNews=236610&idSM=307

Posted by knitting57039 at 4:36 AM
Wednesday, 14 February 2007
Rabbit Tracks Lace Scarf
Mood:  happy
A lady named Alison inspired me to knit this scarf. I would read her blog, and listen to how she knit her scarves for people in her church congregation. She really loves doing this. People call her the scarf lady. So I took a look at her free patterns, and the Rabbit Tracks pattern appealed to me. I knit this scarf using size 13 needles, and Yarn Bee Soft Delight yarn, in the color green. The color doesn't show up well in the pictures but it is really Beautiful. The color is lime green, with pink, blue, and yellow running through it. This yarn is really a soft delight to work with. The pattern for this scarf can be found at
http://www.spindyeknit.com/patternfiles/rabbittracks/  I think that is will be a perfect Spring time scarf.

Posted by knitting57039 at 11:23 AM
Sunday, 11 February 2007
Chevron socks
Mood:  happy
I knit these socks for my oldest daughter Jeni. She will be 30 on February 15th. I got them done just in time. She will be stopping over later today, so I will give them to her today. I used Sockotta yarn. The color is Pink/Orange. This was an easy pattern to knit only a 2 row pattern repeat. I like the way that the pattern showed up with this yarn. The pattern can be found here at

Posted by knitting57039 at 8:44 AM
Casey and Grandma made a Potholder
Mood:  hug me
Now Playing: Fun with my Granddaughter
Casey and Grandma made a potholder on one of those childrens potholder looms. Did you have a loom when you were a child?

Posted by knitting57039 at 5:02 AM

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