Alicia and I used to work together in the city a decade ago. She invited me to come to knitting group at 11:00 am Saturday. It’s just an hour’s drive to Toronto.
Toronto, Ohio that is.
The makers meet on the first Saturday of the month. We were meeting at Tri B’s Coffee Shop where she put two tables together and everyone was so welcoming. I took my handknit Emotional Support Chicken in a basket. And a pair of socks to knit on as we gathered round. Got to see what everyone was working on- slippers, a Christmas stocking, a hat, a colorful washcloth. A crocheter or two in the crowd.
It was such a happy afternoon. The coffee was delicious, too. Knitting, conversation, inspiration. Thanks for inviting me.
Meet Abigail. Owner of Tri B’s Coffee ShopTri B’s Coffee Shop 241 North 4th Street Toronto, OH 43964A peanut butter and jelly latte. I did not taste my friend’s order but had to photograph it Knitting Meet up First Saturdays at 11 I had a plain latte and a warmed cinnamon rollAlicia on the right. Pronounced “Lish”Vintage tablecloth Here is some of the Bric-a-brac for saleThe Patio awaits warmer weatherNight Depository Have chicken will travel Down the street where I had parked
Hudson Street Curbside No chess games in Washington Park today Palm from Sunday Washington ArchStrand Bookstore Breakfast at Little Ruby’s College friend Lisa Macy’s flower show Wet umbrella bags Perfume in a high heel shoe FIT Statement SleevesOld rubber stamps Friend’s Apartment Caramel flan for dessert at Sevilla
Thanks for the great photo of Gonzo’s Sister*. Amazing she laid an egg when you took her out of the box! And you thought with all those air holes punched in the cardboard, I must have mailed a plant or a puppy but alas, it was too light when you lifted it up off your front porch. Surprise!
Everyone needs a handknit Emotional Support Chicken. The pattern is from The Knitting Tree, LA And it’s soaring on the charts. https://theknittingtreela.com/
The Yarn is Papagallo by LanaGrossa
Not sure if there will be enough eggs to bake a cake today but wanted to say Happy Birthday and hope she’s behaving herself in her new digs.
Love,
Pres
*naming credits to my knitting friend Randi she said “she looks like Gonzo’s Sister”
Saturday afternoon I received this photo from blog follower dc. A frequent commenter and friend. He says he wears this apron when he prepares “Hotdish” I was going to add it to the Aprons Then and Now post but I was attending a Fiber Fest in Delmont PA and didn’t get to add it. Then I thought no one would see it if I just added it to the original post so now I’m giving this great response its very own post!
While visiting friends in New England, the night before departure I was served this homemade fruitcake slice. I’m a fan. Many are not. It was a generous serving.
The fruitcake recipe is from a Yankee Magazine article from the 1980’s. I saw the multipage article, preserved in a plastic page protector, telling you what to do on Day one, Day two, Day three etc to make the cakes. It’s an involved process that takes time. Weeks!
This year they baked fourteen cakes! And started in late October. The loaves are wrapped in rum soaked muslin to ripen. Thank you Linda and Eileen.
They shipped me my own fruitcake before Christmas but with my sister’s help when she visited, that had been consumed. You may have seen the post of fruitcake reveal or Love it or Not post to see it wrapped in the muslin .
I felt fortunate to get another wonderful taste – until next season.
Moist, rich and flavorful, filled with dried fruit and nuts.
Did you know thatreal chickens are used as emotional support animals to reduce anxiety and reduce isolation?
My friend Terry and I saw The Needles at the Ready podcast episode 102 where hosts Kevin and Ray told about the emotional support chickens they had knit. I was in Croatia when I watched this podcast so got yarn in the city center of Zagreb at Vuna Kavana.
Needles at the Ready hugging their chickens on YouTube
There were Emotional Support Chicken kits with fun names (ie. Betty Egg-White, Dolly PartHen)you could order a kit from the The Knitting Tree L.A. “LIFE IS HARD. WE ALL NEED A CHICKEN TO HELP MAKE IT BETTER.” Was the tagline.
My friend Terry bought the kit from The Knitting Tree L.A. where I bought just the pattern designed by Annette Corsino
Lana Grossa Papagallo Yarn
Safety Eyes make a big difference
Naming my chicken Jajomat (Egg Machine in Croatian )j has the ya sound
The bottom is almost complete the yarn matched the project bag from a Woolswapper
My friend Alicia texted “Make sure you put a little heart in em when you stuff ❤️”
She sent this quote to me “🥹The Wizard says to the Tin Man: “And remember, my sentimental friend, that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.”
Awww what a great idea, Alicia. Thank you for the idea. I knit a tiny heart and stuffed it
