Sunday, January 28, 2007

raglan continues

No pictures. They'd be boring.

I did, however, take Kristi's advice and try the thing on AGAIN. This resulted in changing the extra stitches added under the arm from 18 to 6. Why 6? I don't know. It seemed better, and 18 was definitely way too much. The front and back haven't changed, even that funny increase at the bottom of the v-neck that was required to make the front and back the same size as each other. Like I said, I'm not stressing over this sweater. But at least now it won't have elephant sleeves.

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We had bananas going to waste and a box of Bisquick on the counter. As a result, banana bread is now baking in the oven. Found the recipe here, but didn't add the nuts. Don't have 'em, don't need 'em.

It smells HEAVENLY in the house.

Also, I am becoming very fond of Bisquick. It's the lazy-ass cook's enabler!

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Also, snow. We have it, it's nice and thank you very much.

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I have a massive craving to hit First Markham Place today. This always happens when I have a writing deadline to meet. There's something about the sensory overload of my favorite Asian mall that is happily numbing. It's like a huge tranquilizer that I step into. Plus the food court is exceptionally good and cheap.

I never manage to leave without at least one bag of goodies from the candy store [the one where the guy gives out samples as you shop and "discounts" when you check out. He's a riot, that guy], including one blind-boxed SOMETHING.

I lost my wee Lighton's Life sperm pig [it's P3 on the linked page] charm when I was in San Diego. I must replace him!

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Hope everyone is having a similarly relaxing, vaguely productive but mostly fun Sunday!

Comments:
i'll verify externally that 6 is a better number than 18. i usually add an inch or inch-ish. raglan sleeves already suffer from being too wide. don't make it worse.

even number so you can move the stitch marker in the middle of them. then you can proceed with waist shaping and such.
 
My house smells pretty good too, but it's barbeque ribs in the slow cooker, not banana bread.
 
Bisquick is awesome! Makes the best biscuits and pancakes ever.
 
I am an inveterate lurker, but I MUST know: what is a "sperm pig"? I get the whole Lighton's Life thing, looked at all the little pig models on offer, even translated the page into English. No mention of sperm. So, Amy, please share - I am fascinated!
 
i dunno...the P3 guy looks like a pig in the front and has a spermy tail in the back. that's just what i call him. if anyone knows for sure what he's supposed to be, i'd love to know!
 
Ooohhh, Bisquick rocks! Try this one for truly addictive snack type things:

1 pound shredded cheddar
1 pound raw jimmy dean sausage
4 cups bisquick
1/4 Cup milk
1 T chopped garlic

Mix together with your hands, it will be thick and sticky but hold together. Roll into small balls, about a tablespoon. Place 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes until lightly brown. Eat. They can be chilled, frozen, microwaved, etc. I do different spices sometimes but it's a totally bisquick quick fix.

Anna M
www.princessofpink.typepad.com
 
I'm, like, the MacGuyver of Bisquick. Wouldn't kid ya.
 
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