Chipmunknits

Ribbed Neck Warmer

2012-01-09T07:14:00.000-08:00

This ribbed neck warmer is knit in the round with a circular needle. It forms a stretchy tube that will fit anyone.
CO 112 stitches with size 7 circular
needle. Knit 2 Purl 2 ribbing for 9 inches-bind off. The neck warmer takes less than one ball of wool-ease
worsted weight yarn.

Spiced Tea Mix

2012-01-02T04:47:00.001-08:00

Jars of spiced tea mix (friendship tea)
make great gifts. This orange/lemon
flavored tea mix may even cure a Winter cold. Here is my version:
1 jar of Tang powder
1 cup of Country Time Lemonade mix
1 cup of instant tea powder
1 cup of sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix well and divide into gift jars.

Christmas Cranes

2011-12-16T12:46:00.001-08:00

December is a great time to watch migrating cranes. The cranes stop to rest at Hiwassee Refuge in Birchwood Tennessee near Cleveland.
On a recent visit I observed thousands of Sandhill Cranes, and four white Whooping Cranes. An added bonus was seeing four adult Bald Eagles. Crane Festival January 14-15 2012 is here:
Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival Home » Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival

Pearl Harbor Knitting

2011-12-07T03:39:00.000-08:00

Knitters were encouraged to knit for the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor 70 years ago today. Knitting was considered a patriotic activity.

Snickerdoodles

2011-12-06T11:17:00.001-08:00

Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite Christmas cookies to bake and eat.
No fancy ingredients required.
Snickerdoodles Recipe from Betty Crocker

WWII Muffler Knitting Pattern 1942

2011-11-07T05:48:00.000-08:00

During WWII The Red Cross handed out free knitting patterns to encourage knitters to knit warm garments
for soldiers. The Red Cross formed an army of knitters on the home front to knit socks, sweaters, mufflers, and gloves for the military.

Knitting Lap Robes For Veterans

2011-10-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

Lap Robes are great TV knitting projects. You can keep warm while the lap robe grows longer in your lap.
130 stitches on size 10 needles is slow knitting. Lap robe takes 3 skeins of Red Heart yarn. (size 36x36 inches)
Garter stitch is mindless knitting.
This lap robe is for a WWII veteran.

Caramel Frosting

2011-10-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

I made caramel frosting for a boxed
spice cake mix . Caramel frosting is easy to make. Recipe is here
Cooks.com - Recipe - Easy Caramel Frosting I used a 9x13 inch pan.

Television and Radio Scarfs 1950

2011-10-01T06:51:00.000-07:00

Who knew we were supposed to crochet doilies for our televisions and radios ? Notice the crochet mat on top of the refrigerator ! No home is complete without these crochet accents covering all surfaces.

Davy Crockett Cookies

2011-09-10T10:35:00.001-07:00

These Davy Crockett bar cookies are
one of those school lunchroom desserts. I do not know why they are called Davy Crockett cookies, or what is the history of the recipe. They are baked in a jelly roll pan , and cut into
squares when cool. Recipe is here:
Davy Crockett Bars Recipe - Food.com - 98981

Knit For Defense

2011-08-13T13:45:00.000-07:00

Knit For Defense a 1941 knitting pattern booklet encouraged knitters to knit sweaters and woolen accessories for servicemen during WWII. "The popular V-neck pullover is welcomed, and accepted in every branch of the Service." There are patterns for gloves, scarf, chest protector, helmet, cap , and socks using Red Heart Knitting Worsted yarn in regulation Service colors.

Civil War Sock Knitter

2011-08-03T13:23:00.001-07:00

Mary Chesnut knit socks during the
Civil War. She was the wife of General James Chesnut aide to President Jefferson Davis. " I do not know when I have seen a woman without knitting
in her hand. Socks for the soldiers is the cry." Relive the Civil War through
the pages of Mary's diary as her world
crumbles. Known for her Southern hospitality, Mary tried to keep some sense of order in her household in spite of the chaos of the Civil War.

Picking Peppers

2011-07-26T11:24:00.000-07:00

It is too hot to knit, but just right for growing peppers. The red peppers are cayenne, and the green peppers are jalapenos. I will string the cayenne
peppers to dry, and use the jalapeno
peppers in cornbread. I bought my Bonnie pepper plants at Lowes .
Bonnie Plants Varieties - Vegetable Plants and Herb Plants Gardeners Trust

Growing Zucchini

2011-07-01T11:44:00.000-07:00

Zucchini is fun to grow. I am growing
an heirloom variety called Black Beauty. Zucchini grows very fast, and is quite productive. You can bake
zucchini bread which freezes well.
Zucchini bread was popular back in the 70's.James Beard’s Zucchini Bread Recipe from TasteBook

Amish Sugar Cookies

2011-06-01T04:42:00.000-07:00

These tender cookies are simple and easy to make with ingredients on hand in your pantry. I used a melon ball scoop, and rolled the balls of chilled dough in granulated sugar, then flattened
them with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. I baked them on parchment paper lined cookie sheets.
Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

Civil War Era Knitting

2011-05-15T04:31:00.000-07:00

Here is a another knitting project I plan to start and never finish. It is a Civil War era sontag or bosom friend. The sontag was a common article of women's clothing. It was worn for warmth, and tied leaving the arms free.

Royal Wedding Hat

2011-04-28T09:20:00.000-07:00

This is the vintage hat I will be wearing for the royal wedding.
It is made of black velvet with a satin bow, and has a black net veil.

More Tulips

2011-04-11T05:22:00.000-07:00

Every Spring visitors flock to my yard
which looks a lot like the Atlanta botanical Gardens.

Thalia Daffodil

2011-03-30T10:08:00.000-07:00

Thalia is a pure white daffodil. It is sweet-scented, and blooms later than
most daffodils. Thalia is deer and rodent resistant. It has multiple blooms per stem.

Teacups With Roses

2011-03-12T06:26:00.001-08:00

I started collecting teacups with roses
and now it is hard to stop. These cups
and saucers are bone china made in England. Collecting china is addictive.

Meyer Lemons

2011-02-28T15:26:00.001-08:00

Meyer Lemons are sweet lemons. They are very juicy and thin skinned.
I planted the seed from a Meyer
lemon after I squeezed some juice into my tea. The Meyer lemon seed sprouted into a tiny seedling with two leaves. Meyer lemons are available at Kroger.

African Violets

2011-02-27T06:34:00.001-08:00

I enjoy growing African Violets. They
do not take up much space, and will thrive on any windowsill. African Violets bloom year round, and are available at most garden centers.

DAR Lap Robe Knitting Project

2011-02-13T09:43:00.000-08:00

I finally finished this blue lap robe that I knit for a veteran as a DAR
project. I cast on 130 stitches on size 10 needles, and knit until I ran out of yarn. I used 3 (7 ounce) skeins of Red Heart Yarn. The lap robe measured 36 inches wide by 36 inches long.

Civil War Bride

2011-01-15T12:13:00.000-08:00

My husband's great great grandmother married during the Civil War. She grew the cotton that she used for the quilt batting. There is a
lot of hand quilting on this old quilt.
The pattern seems to be a variation
of Drunkard's Path.

Apple Stack Cake

2011-01-14T12:18:00.000-08:00

My grandmother, aunt, and mother-in-law all made the best apple stack cakes. They used real dried apples
for the cooked filling between the layers. I just use a jar of apple butter.
Dried Apple Stack Cake | Appalachian Heritage Magazine - Berea College

Civil War Knitting

2011-01-06T05:37:00.001-08:00

2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil
War. Knitters in both the North and the South joined soldier's aid societies to knit much needed socks for soldiers. Knitting for the Blue and the Gray was considered a patriotic duty.

Cherry Winks Cookies

2010-12-21T11:01:00.000-08:00

Cherry Winks cookies are an old Pillsbury Bake Off winner. I have been baking Cherry Winks for years.
They make a festive Christmas cookie
made with marashino cherries.
Cherry Winks from Pillsbury.com

Little Golden Christmas Books

2010-12-14T12:49:00.001-08:00

These old Little Golden Christmas books are fun to collect. I put them under the Christmas tree every year.

Holiday Raggedy Ann and Andy

2010-11-30T11:18:00.000-08:00

Several years ago I found this holiday
edition of Raggedy Ann and Andy.
They are dressed in Christmas fabrics. More red theme posts here:

It's A Very Cherry World!

Merry Meerkats

2010-11-23T18:36:00.001-08:00

The meerkats at the zoo are fun to watch. They enjoy watching people.
I want to knit sweaters for them.

Brandied Fruit

2010-11-18T16:08:00.001-08:00

This is an old recipe clipping from Southern Living magazine for brandied fruit.
It is good over ice cream or pound
cake. I use peach brandy.

Home Front Knitting

2010-11-11T05:33:00.000-08:00

Knitters were encouraged to knit warm garments for soldiers during times of war. The American Red Cross
furnished knitting patterns and yarn to volunteers.
The Red Cross Museum has some vintage knitting patterns posted at this link.

American Red Cross Museum

Rednesday

2010-11-02T17:32:00.001-07:00

This Sadler teapot reminds me of my favorite Red Rose Tea. See other red
theme posts over at this cute blog.

It's A Very Cherry World!

Fall Fishing Tellico River

2010-10-29T10:10:00.000-07:00

One good thing about Fall fishing in
Tellico is no snakes. I did see quite
a few wild hog tracks in the wet sand.

Vintage Little Red Hen

2010-10-22T05:10:00.000-07:00

This vintage version of The Little Red Hen has a copyright of 1939. The vintage quilt was made in the 1940's.

Pumpkin Baby Hat

2010-10-14T04:39:00.000-07:00

This pumpkin baby hat was adapted from an Ann Norling knitting pattern. The roll brim will fit any baby's head.

Keep Your Sunny Side Up

2010-10-12T09:35:00.000-07:00

Who knew frying eggs could be so much fun? Sunbeam fry pan owner's manual 1953 B.C. (before cholesterol)

The Little Red Hen

2010-10-08T05:15:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite stories is The Little Red Hen. She is industrious
and self-reliant. The little red hen also wears an apron, and bakes her own bread.

Artisan Bread

2010-09-30T15:35:00.000-07:00

Artisan bread made by hand is fun but messy. I used King Arthur flour.
No-Knead Crusty White Bread: King Arthur Flour

Knitting Slippers

2010-09-24T07:03:00.001-07:00

On the needles is another pair of TV slippers in discontinued Chunky USA.
They are knit flat then sewn together
at the heel and toe. Size 10 needles.
Cuddlemocs.pdf (application/pdf Object)

African Violet Fabric

2010-09-18T12:23:00.000-07:00

African Violets are my favorite plants.
This African Violet fabric would make a cute apron.

French Market Soup From Southern Living

2010-09-04T05:14:00.000-07:00

There is no date on this old clipping from Southern Living magazine for French Market soup. It requires
2 cups of mixed beans. A pint jar of mixed beans along with the soup recipe card makes a welcome hostess gift.

Mixed Beans In A Jar

2010-09-04T04:42:00.000-07:00

Buy several different kinds of beans
and put them in Ball Mason pint jars for gifts. Canning jars are on sale at my local Walmart. Years ago I cut out a recipe for French Market Bean
Soup from Southern Living magazine.

Crochet Granny Square

2010-08-22T04:50:00.001-07:00

When you crochet a granny square
to about 36 inches, you have a lap robe ! Your crochet grows in your lap
and keeps you warm at the same time. Great TV watching project.

Quilting For Charity

2010-08-19T10:56:00.000-07:00

This quilting book covers several organizations in need of quilts, and
includes a pattern for each charity.
From Civil War quilters to today's
quilts for veterans the need remains.
Other topics include kids, pets, cancer,
aids, and homeless needing quilts.

Elizabeth Zimmermann 100th Birthday

2010-08-09T05:58:00.000-07:00

Knitter Elizabeth Zimmermann would be 100 years old today 8/09/10.
Her practical and down to earth style
of knitting has helped many knitters.

Martha White Cornbread

2010-07-31T06:31:00.001-07:00

My grocery store had a special sale promotion on Martha White Corn Meal Mix. A discount on a cast iron
Martha White limited edition skillet
by Lodge was available to shoppers.

Cupcake Fabric

2010-07-27T03:48:00.000-07:00

It is too hot to bake cupcakes, so I bought this cupcake fabric at Joanns.
It would make a cute apron.

Our Daily Bread

2010-07-19T13:27:00.000-07:00

I bake bread almost every day. This recipe for Classic White Bread is on
the back of the Kroger Active Dry Yeast packet. I have used both bread flour and all purpose flour with good results. Use 1/4 cup of the warm water to dissolve the packet of dry yeast with one teaspoon of sugar.

Martha Washington Knitting For Liberty

2010-07-12T07:35:00.001-07:00

Martha Washington was a knitter. She organized
the ladies to knit socks and caps for the soldiers.
You can read about her knitting in the book No Idle
Hands The Social History Of American Knitting by Anne Macdonald. Interesting facts about patriotic
knitting during wartime are covered in the book.

Twinings Cold Brewed Tea

2010-06-21T07:42:00.001-07:00

With a forecast of 97 this week, I purchased some Twinings Cold Brewed Tea at Walmart. It is too hot to put the kettle on. Comes in English
Classic, Mixed Berries, and Green Mint. Brews in cold water 3-5 min.

Tellico River

2010-06-15T17:08:00.000-07:00

I enjoy fishing on Tellico river before
the snakes, ticks, gnats, chiggers mosquitoes, poison ivy, and tourists
arrive.

Knit Baby Bib

2010-06-11T06:48:00.000-07:00

This white cotton baby bib is knit from a pattern in the Mason Dixon
knitting book. I forgot to sew on the
button for the right side strap!

Apron Pattern

2010-06-04T16:39:00.001-07:00

I need to pick out some fabric to sew an apron from this pattern I purchased from Indygo Junction.
The name of the pattern is Lucy & June (Ricardo & Cleaver? ) style looks vintage

Knitting For Good

2010-06-01T09:57:00.001-07:00

I am not just knitting, I am changing
the world stitch by stitch. Interesting book about charitable knitting for a greater good.

Strawberry Bread

2010-05-18T06:30:00.000-07:00

Strawberry Nut Bread Recipe from Betty Crocker
I used 2 and 1/2 cups of fresh sliced
strawberries instead of frozen berries
in my strawberry bread. It freezes well.

Strawberry Apron

2010-05-12T13:08:00.001-07:00

I stitched up a strawberry apron for my kitchen. It's strawberry season !

Bluebird Apron

2010-05-07T05:13:00.001-07:00

Bluebirds are nesting in my bluebird house. I stitched up a bluebird apron for my kitchen. Fabric from Walmart.

Hummingbird Cake

2010-04-30T10:20:00.001-07:00

It takes a lot of hummingbirds to make a hummingbird cake. Recipe is
from Southern Living magazine.
Hummingbird Cake Recipe - MyRecipes.com

Royal Tea

2010-04-26T06:07:00.000-07:00

One never knows when Queen Elizabeth or her pal Phillip will pop in for tea. A teacup bearing their initials might come in handy.

Iris

2010-04-24T09:02:00.000-07:00

Every year when my iris blooms
there is always a storm, rain , or hail. I quickly snapped a photo before
the blooms get all bruised and tattered from the approaching storm.

Dogwood Blooms

2010-04-12T11:05:00.000-07:00

The dogwood trees are blooming. Time to get out my dogwood cookie cutter, and bake and decorate dogwood blossom sugar cookies.

Picking Violets

2010-04-05T07:10:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed picking a bunch of wild violets from my yard this morning.

Backyard Blooms

2010-03-28T04:11:00.000-07:00

I snapped a quick photo of these
Ice Follies daffodils before the rain.

The Teaberry Strangler

2010-03-22T12:52:00.000-07:00

I won this signed tea shop mystery
book over at a delightful tea blog.
Tea With Friends: "Teaberry Strangler" #4 goes to ...
If you like mystery books and drinking tea, this series is for you.

Irish Hiking Scarf

2010-03-16T09:57:00.000-07:00

Teddy reminded me to finish my Irish Hiking Scarf. I really dislike knitting cables.

Happy Teacup Embroidery

2010-03-11T12:34:00.001-08:00

Aunt Martha dishtowel from Joann's.
DMC floss color 304. I used a Dritz Iron-on Transfer Pencil and tracing
paper to transfer the design from paper to fabric with my iron.

Dog Theme Apron

2010-03-08T05:37:00.000-08:00

This dog fabric apron is for my brother and sister-in-law who enjoy
their dogs. Simplicity pattern 9565

Key Lime Goodness

2010-03-04T11:13:00.001-08:00

Open a can of Musselman's Key Lime Pie Filling, and spread it into a graham cracker crust. Chill and eat.

Green Baby Sweater

2010-03-02T05:38:00.000-08:00

I may change the butterfly buttons
to Irish green shamrock buttons.

Birds And Fruit Apron

2010-02-26T06:36:00.000-08:00

I thought this birds and fruit fabric
from Walmart would brighten up my kitchen. Simplicity pattern 9565.

Vintage Kitchen Linens

2010-02-17T05:02:00.000-08:00

The Kitchen Linens book is a must
for those who collect, cherish, and use
vintage linens. The book comes with a free vintage Butterick transfer.

Chocolate Cherry Cake

2010-02-13T06:01:00.001-08:00

1 box chocolate cake mix(dry)
3 eggs
1 can 21 ounce cherry pie filling
Mix together with a spoon.
Spread into 2- 8 inch greased pans.
Bake 350 degrees for 30 min.
Cool and frost.
One pan to eat-one pan to share !

Tea Time Teddy Bear

2010-02-10T03:54:00.001-08:00

Mrs. Bearington is dressed for tea.
I find her to be rather stuffy and over bearing.

Shower Cap Bread

2010-02-04T07:27:00.000-08:00

My bread is rising in the pan under
a cheap purple plastic shower cap.
This tip came from King Arthur flour.

Rose Garden Tea For Two

2010-02-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

Just when I vowed to not buy any
more fabric, I saw this purple and green tea party theme fabric by Northcott at Hobby Lobby.

Heloise Olive Spread

2010-01-29T04:23:00.000-08:00

I have kept this old clipping for years.
Heloise Olive Spread
6 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped salad olives
2 tablespoons olive juice
dash of pepper
Combine and chill until thick.
Makes a fancy sandwich spread.
There are many variations online.
I used 8 ounces cream cheese.

Snowdrops

2010-01-23T04:38:00.000-08:00

The snowdrops I planted are peeping
out from underneath the pine needles.
A welcome sign of Spring!

Cottage Teapot

2010-01-18T10:09:00.001-08:00

I found this thatched roof cottage teapot at a thrift store for $2.00

Tea Towel

2010-01-05T13:23:00.000-08:00

Aunt Martha iron on transfer
Fruit Tea Towel 3510
Embroidery is fun and practical too.
My stitches are not perfect.
Twin pear dish is from the thrift store.
Dish towel is from Dollar Tree.

Oreo Cookie Snow People

2009-12-25T11:04:00.000-08:00

I made these Oreo cookie snow people
with white fudge coated Oreo cookies.
I glued on mini chocolate chips with
Betty Crocker cookie icing along with
gumdrop ear muffs and noses.
Seems like they need a hat.

Christmas Cookies

2009-12-11T05:55:00.000-08:00

Christmas time is cookie time.
Who doesn't like Christmas cookies?

Red Velvet and Lace Cookies

2009-11-21T11:49:00.000-08:00

Mix together:
One box of Red Velvet cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
roll teaspoon size balls of dough
in powdered sugar
place on parchment paper lined cookie
sheets
Bake at 375 for 8-10 min.
cookies will crack on top

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

2009-11-16T13:57:00.000-08:00

Boil 5 pounds of potatoes,drain.
mash with one stick of butter
one 8 ounce cream cheese
one 8 ounce sour cream
put into a casserole, sprinkle paprika
wrap with foil and freeze until needed
reheat and eat

Gray Crochet Shawl

2009-11-09T11:08:00.000-08:00

3 skeins Patons Classic Wool
worsted weight- I hook
Crocheting is faster than knitting.

Crocktober

2009-10-25T09:40:00.000-07:00

October is Crock Pot time. Put something in the Crock Pot along with a can of tomatoes, then sit down and knit.

World Bread Day

2009-10-16T03:55:00.000-07:00

Today is World Bread Day. Are you baking bread? Classic White Bread
recipe on back of Kroger yeast packet.

Pumpkin Bread

2009-10-01T05:33:00.000-07:00

I baked this pumpkin bread from a
box of grocery store quick bread mix.
The pumpkin patch loaf pan is from Nordic Ware. Makes a tasty Fall treat.

Christmas Scarf Knitting

2009-09-26T09:31:00.000-07:00

Wool-Ease Ranch Red Scarf
Co 24 stitches with #8 needles.
Knit 3, Purl 1 forever.

Four O'Clocks Blooming

2009-09-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite old fashioned flowers is Four O'Clocks. They bloom late in the day, and remain open all night. Mine have returned for years,
and will self sow. Be careful where you plant them because you will never be rid of them. They will grow anywhere.
Hummingbirds like them too!

Vanna Ghan

2009-08-25T05:19:00.000-07:00

Taking a detour into crochet with some assorted colors of Vanna yarn.
Endless granny square with a J hook.

Brown Betty Teapot

2009-08-14T13:19:00.001-07:00

I found this used Brown Betty teapot.
It is a 2 cup size, and says Sadler England on the bottom. I wonder who owned it , and why they got rid of it.

Rainbow Trout

2009-08-08T15:19:00.000-07:00

This Rainbow Trout is headed for the frying pan.

Fly Fishing Elkmont

2009-07-29T13:05:00.001-07:00

It is always cool and pleasant at Elkmont, even in July.

Cuddlemocs Slippers

2009-07-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

Cuddlemocs.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Found this old pattern for Cuddlemocs
slippers-used some discontinued
Chunky USA- size 10 1/2 needles

Little Lamb Baby Sweater

2009-06-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Another Little Lamb baby sweater from the book Precious Layettes to knit by Leisure Arts.(2 little white lamb buttons from Joanns)

Fishing Clinch River

2009-06-19T16:29:00.000-07:00

Here is one way to keep cool. Even with wool socks, my feet are numb
from the cold Clinch River.

Charity Knitting Book

2009-06-13T08:37:00.000-07:00

This book explores knitting for charity. It highlights several needy causes to knit for. There will never be a shortage of those in need.

Debbie Macomber

2009-06-08T13:42:00.001-07:00

Knitter and author Debbie Macomber was signing her books at my LYS today. She chatted at length with
all who came by, and charmed everyone with her warm and friendly personality.

Three Rivers Cornmeal

2009-05-28T10:08:00.000-07:00

My beloved Three Rivers Cornmeal
has been discontinued after 75 years.
It must be a cornmeal corn-spiracy!