Knitting

Knitting - Knit

–verb (used with object)
1.to make (a garment, fabric, etc.) by interlocking loops of one or more yarns either by hand with knitting needles or by machine.
–noun
1. fabric produced by knitting.
2. a knitted garment.
3. a style or type of knitting.

The basic stitch in knitting, formed by pulling a loop of the working yarn forward through an existing stitch and then slipping that stitch off the needle.



Knitting has long been my yoga.  This is my newest creation, finished just in time for Easter.

Its Maple Season in Vermont

Vermont Maple Cookies


½ Cup Shortening
2 Eggs
1 ½ Cups brown sugar packed
1 Cup Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. Maple Flavoring
2 ¾ Cup All-purpose Flour
½ Tsp. Soda
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Cup Chopped Nuts

Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly. Stir in sour cream and maple flavoring. Measure flour by dipping method. Stir together flour, soda, and salt; blend in. Mix in nuts.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2” apart on greased baking sheet. Bake about 10 minutes, or until almost no imprint remains when touched lightly. When cooled, spread with maple glaze.

Maple Butter Glaze

Heat ½ Cup butter until golden brown. Blend in 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar and 2 tsp. Maple flavoring. Stir in 2 to 4 tbsp. Hot water until icing spreads smoothly.

Love Letters...

                         I found this on the breakfast table this morning. Tom was up at 5 and gone
                  leaving another love letter along with cereal, fresh strawberries, and a pot of coffee.
                                                                  I will wait for him.

Welcome...

We welcome two new members to our family today.  They are fluffy and soft and full of love.  My niece, Christie, is their proud mom.  Looks like they are right at home and have been with us forever.

Loyalty

You can't buy loyalty, they say,
I bought it though, the other day
You can't buy friendships, tried and true
Well just the same, I bought that too.
I made my bid and on spot
Brought love and faith and a whole job lot
Of happiness, so all in all
The purchase price was pretty small
I bought a single trusting heart,
that gave devotion from the start
If you think these things are
NOT FOR SALE
Buy a brown-eyed puppy with a wagging tail.
Unknown

Against all odds...

Basil

Its blowing a gale today, with high winds and snow qualls. 

Celebrate...

All winter we have been driving by a new pizza restaurant with a sign that said, "Coming Soon."  Today the sign said, "Grand Opening."  Pizza for two, a Greek salad, and drinks for under 12 bucks.  Now that's a reason to celebrate!

Knit Lit

My Wednesdays every week are full and happy.  My Knit Lit knitting group meets at the library at 12:30. 

This morning I baked coconut pineapple muffins and made deviled eggs to take with me.  The two Beverlys are in charge of food this week, me being one of the Beverlys.  The other Beverly was making macaroni salad and tuna stuffed tomatoes.  I would come to Knit Lit even if I didn't knit just for the food.

This is my friend Maryjane.  Lucky me.