Having Sock Problems?

Have you taken my sock class and still having some problems?? You and kitchener stitch not the best of  friends yet? Not happy with your gusset corners? Join my next sock class as a review at a 50% discount, $30 for the 6 hours of classes. Bring in one of your socks and we will take a look at your concerns and figure out what went wrong. Then knit a second sock correcting the problems that trouble you.

You might also enjoy my short row "Sweet Tomatoe Heel", the perfect heel for  self patterning yarns

Class	Getting Started Knitting Socks   (Beth) Three 2 hour class - $60 plus supplies
Date & Time	Thursday, January 14, 21, 28 9:30am – 11:30 am
Description	I love knitting socks. They are a small portable project, perfect for the commuter knitting, hockey mom or waiting at the doctor. The sock yarns available are out of this world in terms of fiber varieties and colour. In this class you will learn a good basic sock.
Prerequisites	Intermediate

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Class	Short Row Heel   (Beth) One 2 hour class - $15 plus supplies s
Date & Time	Monday, March 28 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Description	Many sock yarns, especially computer dyed faux Fair Isle, are best knit with a short row heel so the beautiful patterning is not disrupted by the increased number of stitches necessary for the heel flap and gusset style heel. I was not fond of the look of short rows heels until I discovered Cat Bordhi’s Sweet Tomato short row heel. It is perfect to preserve the integrity of patterning sock yarns.
Prerequisites	This is not a learn to knit socks class, heel technique only.
	Beth 

All the Best of the Season

from Karen, Beth & Stitches

Tim Hortons Spins A Touching Yarn In One Of Canada's 'Coldest Places'

Check out this new Tim Horton's add. They have yarn bombed one of their restaurants in Fort Frances, Ontario.

 














http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/12/23/tim-hortons-yarn-fort-frances_n_6375280.html

The final line in the video  -  bringing a little warmth and knitting an entire community together.
I love it.

Beth

How are you spending Black Friday?

How are you spending Black Friday? I know I am not going anywhere near any malls.



Beth

Shaun The Sheep

If you don't know Shaun the sheep, you are missing out on some great fun.



 I am not sure if Shaun appears on North American television, but he is a regular in Britain and will soon be appearing in his second feature animation movie.



In honour of Shaun, Rowan yarns are offering a FREE Shaun scarf and mitts pattern on their website.

http://www.knitrowan.com/

 I think it is one  of the cutest things I have ever seen.

Beth

Fleece Artist in the House

I love Fleece Artist. Just arrived; 30skeins, 3 each, of 10 colours of Fleece Artist Trail Socks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I missed one!

Beth

Serenity Knits 10th Annual Christmas Open House Recipies

Every year we get requests for the same three recipes so I have re-posted an old recipe blog from 2009. ENJOY!!!
Beth

Serenity Knits celebrated its 10th Annual Christmas Open House this past Saturday, November 21st. All the treats were well received but we had repeated recipe requests for three in particular. So here they are!!


Karen’s Chocolate Christmas Cake
Ingredients:
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 250 g pkg Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup candied cherries, cut into quarters
1 cup candied mixed fruit
1 tsp almond extract
Directions:
Melt chocolate chips in microwave oven (medium setting, stirring often) or in top of double boiler over hot water. Add softened cream cheese, stirring until well blended and no visible streaks of cream cheese remain. Stir in candied fruit, cherries and almond extract. Add marshmallows last, stirring gently. Press batter (thick) into a waxed paper lined loaf (approximately 4 x 8 inch) pan or 8 x 8 inch cake pan (if you prefer squares). Chill well before slicing into slices or squares. Store covered in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Leslie's Cheese Dip
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
2 cups Hellmans Mayo (full fat, not lite & only Hellmans)
Mix well. Place in oven proof container. Bake at 350 until top is brown. Serve with crackers or bread.
Note: This dip can be made in advance, stored in frig and reheated by stove or microwave to serve.

Sugar Plums: From “Victorian Christmas Crafts”by Barbara Bruno
Sugar Plums are an ancient treat probably originating in the Middle East where whole figs were transformed into the original glace fruit by long and repeated simmering in sugary syrup. Victorians, always ready to guild the lily, added nuts, orange rind, a variety of dried fruits and brandy, to create the “Sugar Plum visions dancing in heads” in the Victorian Christmas poem, the Night Before Christmas.
Ingredients:
3 pounds of dried mixed figs, dates, raisins & currants
1 ½ pounds of blanched almonds
½ pound unsalted shelled pistachio nuts
½ pound of crystallized ginger
finely grated rind of 2 oranges
2-3 tbsps brandy (or orange juice if you prefer)
white granulated sugar
Method:Finely chop and mix all ingredients except brandy and sugar. Use a food processor or grinder because you want the ingredients to be well chopped/ground. Add 2-3 tablespoons of brandy to help make the mixture stick together. If you would prefer not to use brandy, use the juice of one of the oranges instead. Mix WELL. Form the mixture by hand into small balls, approximately a tablespoon at a time. Roll them in sugar. Store the Sugar Plums in a covered container. It is best to let them meld for a few days but they can be served right away. They will keep for several weeks in a covered container.

We are glad you enjoyed our Christmas treats and are pleased to share these recipes with you.



Beth