SpiderWomanKnits

(breakfast) obsession

Have I mentioned that I love Pinterest? I'm telling you. You'd think that it would suck time and that you'd end up spending more time pinning than doing but for me it has been an incredible motivator on so many levels. It's one thing to be inspired by blogs and magazines etc. but when you have that motivation scattered all over the place or in unmanageable bookmarks or nooks of your home it's very difficult for those images and feelings to really take focus. I've found it incredibly revealing and helpful to watch my personal boards, and boards of friends develop.I see now that I really do have a "taste" and, for better or worse, I find myself embracing that more as a result of my pinning. Boy, could this lingo be getting any weirder?

Anyhoo, this gem of a recipe was a result of sharing on Pinterest. It's a keeper, for it's simplicity and it's taste. After the first time I made it the recipe was committed to memory. To make it gluten free I just sub Bob's Red Mill AP mix. It's perfect for my family right now since we are experiencing an egg laying slow down, getting just a handful a day from our 35 plus bird flock. I hope you make it and enjoy it too! 

Free Pattern! Drop Stitch Cowl

Remember when I mentioned I had another freebie pattern to share? This past fall I knit up one of these cowls and it has become my favorite knitted accessory. I wear it all the time, with or without my coat! For knitters, it's a very simple and gratifying project using a conservative amount of your yarn and your time. Grab your size 15 circs, a ball of super bulky yarn and cast on! In no time at all you’ll have a stylish accessory that will quickly become one of your most treasured possessions. I've went ahead and written up the pattern for you. I'm sure you can whip one up this weekend and I really hope you do! 

Here is the direct link to the PDF Download Drop Stitch Cowl which can also be found on Ravelry too. 

I love offering patterns for free, in turn, I humbly ask that you direct people who are interested in purchasing a cowl to my Etsy shop. Thank you so much! If you are not a knitter cowls are available in my Etsy Shop right now. 

Enjoy!

xoxo

Spidey

FO: a hat for Chloe

So far the knitting trend for 2012 is hats! I'm busting out lots of hats because I have quit a stash I'd like to start busting. This is another Honey Hat. It's such a delightful, quick pattern to knit up and looks ah-dorbs on the little ones. 

Simonne's buddy, Chloe, was having a birthday so I whipped one up for her. All the details have been Raveled. I wasn't sure if I'd like the results with self striping yarn but I think it turned out ok. Simonne didn't want to give it up. 

here i am!

Still knitting, still farming, still keeping super busy! I apologize for abandoning this space. We are all ok! I didn't intend to worry anyone and I am so thankful for all the emails and comments during my hiatus. My camera broke the day we processed the chickens and just came back to me right before the holidays which made it difficult for me to keep up with blogging, Flickr, Ravelry and my Etsy shop since so much of what I love and need to share is image based. I've always looked at life through the lense so after my camera broke I guess I ended up just looking around with my own eyes for a while. It was kind of nice. But, it's back now, I'm back now and I hope we can all catch up where we left off last time. 

The chickens, ah, the chickens! Greg and I processed all 50 birds on our own and it was a tremendous success. We have been roasting a bird a week, getting at least two meals from each (they were giants!) and nothing compares to the flavor and satisfaction you get from eating something you've raised and handled from day one to the moment it's on the table. If you are interested in any more details (weights, methods, breeds, storage etc.) about the process just let me know in comments and I'll be glad to oblige. It was a lot of work but I look forward to doing it again when the time comes. 

I've been knitting lots and lots lately. This is a hat I just knit for my brother. All the details have been Raveled. I have lots of other projects to share as soon as I can catch up with the photography. I also have another freebie pattern to share that I am really excited about! So, stay tuned. 

Is any one else finding it extremely difficult to keep track of all of our online spaces? Yikes. Let's see, you can also find me on Instagram and Pinterest now too. Oh boy. Raise your hand if you *love* Pinterest!  I haven't had much time to do too much of my own pinning but I love seeing what everyone else is finding. It's so inspiring. 

So, how is everyone?! I hope you all had a lovely Fall, Holiday Season and that your year is off to a pleasant start. I miss you! Tell me what's been going on in your world since August. xoxo Spidey