2 posts from April 2008

Feijoa Jam and Maddy

So, it turns out that I have two feijoa trees at the end of the yarn (you can just make one out, left, in the picture above). Now, I'm still unsure how I did not notice this fact last year, but it hardly matters as I've capitalised on it this year.

Since first spotting random green things on the ground beneath them a few weeks ago, I've made two lots of Feijoa & Vodka Jam (not exactly following that recipe, but pretty close).

The verdict? Delicious! It's a little tart, a little sweet, and perfect on crumpets!

Jam making isn't all that I've been up to, either. Since my last update, I've purchased a new spinning wheel, done a little dyeing, some knitting, and been rather busy! I'm sure I'll get around to providing details for those not yet in the know about those activities, eventually. ;-)

Rose & Leaf

I'm demonstrating/teaching knitting flowers later this year, so I've been working on simple patterns to use (much easier than getting permission from designers to use and teach their designs).

Leaf

I've got a few up my sleeve so far, but so far this is the only one I've tested. So, I'm releasing it to the world!

If you would like to knit a very simple flower and leaf, you can download my pattern in PDF format, here or at Ravelry.

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Any questions, let me know!