Episode 9: Hella Yeah!

SHOW NOTES:

Join the new Ravelry Group here to get the latest on the podcast and to chat about all the things you’re working on! (Book Talk starts at 27:10)

WIPs

Old Romance Cardigan (still!!) by Joji Locatelli.  Finished the bottom ribbing, need to do the neckband.

Hella Hat by Lene Holme Samsøe (Alfa version – bulky) from Essentially Feminine Knits. IMG_2210DSC00465 Bringing back some

old WIPS: Vermeil Scarf and the Viajante Shawl.

ON DECK

Cape Mod from Sew-Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp

Using some brown tweedy wool, and some pink polyester for the lining.

Following the #fringeandfriendsknitalong on instagram and on Karen’s blog – info about the KAL is here.

Camelia Fiber Company website is here.

BOOKS

Finished: The Wife by Meg Wolitzer

Finished: The Circle by Dave Eggers, also the author of Zeitoun, which I enjoyed, about Hurricane Katrina.

Possible Reads: The Confidence Code, The Woman Upstairs

MOVIES/TV

Young Frankenstein Viewing Party! X-Files (Season 7! – available on Netflix)

Outlander

Future watching: Grimm (on NBC)

IN THE KITCHEN

Carrot Soup from The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters

2 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled and diced

2 onions, sliced

sprig of thyme

6 cups chicken broth salt

Saute sliced onions and thyme in a large pot with approx. 4 tablespoons butter for about 10 minutes, add carrots, season with salt, and continue to sauté for an additional 5 minutes. Add broth and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the carrots and onions are tender.  Blend to desired consistency.

CODA

Wardrobe Overhaul

Wardrobe Architect on the Collete Patterns blog.

Culling my stash down to my favorite yarns.

A new home for my crafting books!

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