Chunky Dainty Cable Knit Reversible Scarf By Kathy Pieprzyk of York Avenue Studio

 

Chunky Dainty Cable Knit Reversible Scarf

By Kathy Pieprzyk of York Avenue Studio

Free Scarf Pattern! Also available on Ravelry! download now

Medium weight yarn, 6mm needles, cable stitch needle, 4 place markers (Approx 340 yards of yarn, depending on the desired length) Finished width is approx. 6 inches. Chunky Dainty Cable Knit Reversible Scarf By Kathy Pieprzyk of York Avenue Studio

I designed this scarf to coordinate with my hand warmer design, and it was not as easy as it seemed, not just a flat version of the gloves. I wanted both sides to have the double cable pattern and tubular edges for a springy, reversible scarf without a front and back side. The center cables are offset slightly with more scarf stitches on the right edge than the left edge, which gives the scarf a detail of visual interest. Cast on 34 stitches. Rows 1 -6 K1, P1 ribbing. Row 7 K1, move yarn to front and slip one stitch as if to purl, move yarn to back K1, Place Marker, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, Place Marker, Move next 4 stitches to a cable needle in front, K1, P1, K1 P1, Move the 4 stitches from cable needle back onto left needle, K1, P1, K1 P1, move next 4 stitches to cable needle in front, K1, P1, K1, P1, move the 4 stitches from cable needle back to left needle, K1, P1, K1, P1, Place Marker, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, Place Marker, move yarn to front and slip stitch as if to purl, K1, P1. Row 8 K1, move yarn to front and slip one stitch as if to purl, K1, pass marker to right needle, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, pass marker to right needle, K1, P1 to next marker, pass marker to right needle, K1, P1 to next marker, pass marker to right needle, move yarn to front and slip one stitch as if to purl, K1, P1. Row 9-14 repeats Row 8. Row 15 repeats Row 7. Continue to repeat * Row 8 for 7 times then a Row 7 once * , until the scarf measures 60 inches or desired length allowing for the last 6 rows of additional K1P1 ribbing to match the starting Rows 1-6. Bind off. Weave ends. Tip: I enjoy knitting purl stitches twisted, and on the next row, knitting thru the back loop to untwist the purl. This method has a nice rhythmic motion. Perhaps give this a try. This pattern and photo is fully sharable, free to anyone, available online or elsewhere, I only ask that you do not change the pattern name or designer name, contact me if you have any questions or feedback, much appreciated. (Originally published on YorkAvenueStudio.blogspot.com by Kathy Pieprzyk, owner of YorkAvenueStudio, 2024)

Tiny Envelope Template to Customize by York Avenue Studio

Tiny Envelopes with Cards to add to Packages by York Avenue Studio

Looking for something cute to add to your packaging?  These tiny envelopes and cards can be printed with your own logo and words.

Download the .jpeg file to your computer.  Open the file in a program such as Paint.  Select the existing logo carefully and delete.  Add your own images and text.

Check your print preview and be sure your printer is set to print Portrait and that it all fits one page.  Print, Cut, Fold, Glue.  Final measurement is about 1.5 inches by just under 2 inches.

Punch a hole and tie a ribbon in one corner to add pizzazz!  Use stickers or stamps.

I find mini anything adorable!  Hope you do too!

Here's the download:   TinyPrintableEnvelopeTemplate

Have Fun!
Kathy

Oatmeal Cookies Big as your Hand

Oatmeal Cookies Big as your Hand

Avoiding refined sugar has helped Big Time with migraines.  So what does a girl do when craving an Oatmeal cookie that satisfies the need to sink teeth into crunchy chewy sweetness?  

Midnight scrolling thru Instagram!  I searched photos tagged #oatmealcookies and was looking for just the right size, shape and texture to fill my need, haha.  I found a gorgeous photo from @turbalroman who is a baker, photographer, fashion designer and more.  I enjoyed seeing the beautiful cookies that matched what I was craving, hoping that would be all I needed.

This morning, the craving couldn't be contained!  Normally, a nice hot bowl of oatmeal with honey and spices does the trick.  But there is a recipe on the lid of the oatmeal container for Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.  Cookies or oatmeal?  Cookies wins!

I was feeling creative and did not follow the recipe on the lid exactly. I was craving the big gorgeous cookies from the photo.  Somehow convinced, this is what I actually made using the lid recipe as the guide.

I present the ultimate, big a$$ oatmeal cookie recipe, created this morning:

1/4 cup Country Crock Shedd's Spread
1/4 cup Coconut Oil (mine is solid at room temp)
1 cup Raw sugar (granulated crystal Turbinado type)
1/4 cup Molasses
1 T Honey
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
6 dashes of Bitters (used in bartending)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 t baking soda
1 t special spice blend (see below)
1/2 t salt
3 cups Oats uncooked
1 cup add-ins (chocolate chips, mostly crushed cashew pieces to equal 1 cup together)

1.  Heat oven to 350 degrees F.  Beat the first 5 ingredients until creamy with an electric mixer on medium.
2.  Add eggs, vanilla and bitters, beat well.
3.  Combine flour, baking soda, spices, salt in separate bowl.
4.  Measure out oats and add-ins to have aside and ready.
5.  Mix the flour mixture and wet mixture well.  Add oats and add-ins, mix well.
6.  Spoon 2-3 inch mounds onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.  Flatten the mounds to about 1/2 inch height.  The dough is sticky and just scrape and press to release it from fingers or spoon.
7.  Bake 10 mins.  Edges will show browning and centers will look set but not browned.
8.  Remove to cooling rack right away, slowly working the cookie lifter under each cookie firmly.
Makes approx. 24 cookies that measure 3-4 inches and 1/2 inch tall

Special Spice Blend
Mix spices together and use for the cookie recipe, then use a funnel to pour extras into a shaker.  I like to shake some on top of morning oatmeal, shake some on coffee grounds before brewing, over sweet potatoes before roasting, on bananas when pan frying, etc. Honestly, I eyeball the amounts and go heavier on the spices near the top of the list, lighter on the others and generally get this type of blend.  I believe this is a basic Chai mix.

1T Cinnamon
1/2 t Turmeric
1/4 t Ginger
1/4 t Nutmeg
1/4 t Cardamom
1/8 t Clove
dash black pepper

Warm spices blend in handy little shaker

Two dozen giant cookies!  Share them or stash in freezer.  Crunchy chewy craving solved!
Would these cookies be a hit or miss with you?  
Kathy