Robin & I took a very long walk today. I think it may have been upwards of 2 miles right at dusk. By the time the sun set (and we were still at least 1/2 a mile from home) it got quite blustery indeed & the temperature dropped about 15 degrees. I started to think it may start down pouring any moment. Luckily we made it home dry, if a little tussled from the wind, and relaxed on the couch for some knitting & a little Mythbusters. Robin loved tonight's episode, it was all about dog myths.
I'm working away at my sweater, it's not too much different from yesterday... I figured it was more interesting when Robin was helping show it off.
The bananas I picked up this weekend finally archived the perfect level of brown so I whipped up some banana bread. I am the Queen of banana bread. I basically use the recipe out of the Betty Crocker book. I don't use nuts (allergy) so I have a few other additions to zip it up. First, I use Olive Oil instead of regular vegetable oil. Then I add 1 tsp cinnamon & 1 Tbl honey. It is so good...
I've also hit that point each spring when I feel like signing up for a bunch of swaps.
I'm currently signed up for:
SP10
Handspun Keychain Swap(Signups open till March 23)
Tiny Pincushion Swap
(Signups open till March 30)
Dye-No-Mite! (signups open till March 21)
The last one is particularly exciting because we'll be swapping all sorts of hand dyed things, not just yarn. It's open to roving, fabric, etc... since knitting isn't my only craft I find this very cool.
I also have a neat idea for a swap brewing. But, I need something to get it really going.
Does anyone have a spare copy of the Alan Dart Gnome pattern? I know I could order it from England, but that could take over a month for the pattern to arrive & I'd like to finish him up for Spring... So, can anyone help me out?
Comments (6)
your swap idea is very intriguing. i googled the alan dart gnomes pattern; they are very cute! sorry i can't help you out.
Posted by priscilla | March 15, 2007 3:36 PM
Posted on March 15, 2007 15:36
I love your new blog, it looks great!
Posted by Alicia | March 15, 2007 4:50 PM
Posted on March 15, 2007 16:50
I have the gnome pattern, if you haven't gotten it already, send me an e-mail and I can get it to you.
Posted by Keri | March 15, 2007 5:00 PM
Posted on March 15, 2007 17:00
I love Robin's after the walk picture. His face just radiates that he is as smart as a whip.
Posted by Luann | March 16, 2007 5:24 PM
Posted on March 16, 2007 17:24
Greetings from your Secret Pal who is thrilled to learn you added the most adorable puppy to your home. Robin looks so sweet!
Posted by Anonymous | March 17, 2007 11:58 PM
Posted on March 17, 2007 23:58
That is the most gorgeous dog. Lucky you. Guess I need to update my link to your blog, don't I!
Are you going to have directions for the keyboard scarf any time soon?
Posted by Liz | March 18, 2007 11:44 PM
Posted on March 18, 2007 23:44