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A Perfect Yarn Storm
This past week has gone by way too quickly! I can’t believe it’s Friday already! Last Saturday my newly founded knitting circle made a yarn bomb in our village. The concept of yarn graffiti is pretty unknown in this rural part of the world, but everybody I heard comment on it, loved it. “At least…
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Freeform Crochet Basics Part 4
In my previous tutorials about Freeform Crochet I showed you how to make a spiral and how to make a spiral with two colors. Here’s a few more ideas for making spirals.
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Hot Weather and Cool Drinks
It’s been hot here in Finland. Maybe not very hot, but hot enough for me. When it’s above 28-30 degrees Celsius (82-86 F), I normally go hide somewhere cool. I make jokes about going to clean the root cellar … Today there’s been a light breeze. No need to totally hide, but perfect for…
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Iced Tea
This is Anna’s favorite cold drink for a hot summer’s day: Homemade Iced Tea. Anna’s basic recipe is easy to modify and quick to make. Just be sure to include cooling time! I’ve included my comments in Italics. The Ingredients Here’s what you need to make 2 quarts—or 2 liters; the two are close enough…
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Spruce Shoots Mead
This drink is heavenly! If you can find the new, light green growth on spruce trees, consider yourself lucky! With the tree owner’s permission, pick some. For one batch you’ll need 3 cups. I read somewhere it’s actually good for the tree to have the shoots picked away. Over time it’ll make the tree grow…
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