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(2066, 2, '2012-08-31 09:45:32', '2012-08-31 16:45:32', '&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo... moving right along.  It''s very uncommon that stitches will get wrapped twice when working short rows, but every now and then you will come across a pattern that has you wrap stitches twice and then work up to them and pick up both of the wraps. This is one of those patterns.\r\n\r\nIf you decide that you don''t want to pick up the wraps that''s fine too- but expect there to be gaps running down your cowl section.  You may or may not like the look of these gaps, but I will let you decide the direction in which you would like to go.\r\n\r\nThe first time you get to a wrap there is only one to pick up and you can pick it up the way you normally would.  Also you can check out the free <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/short-rows/96">Craftsy Class</a> I recommended last week by Carol Feller on how to work short-rows and pick up the wraps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone  wp-image-2002" title="Olga-5-1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" />  <img class="alignnone  wp-image-2003" title="Olga-5-2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" />  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2005"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2005" title="Olga-5-4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-4-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" /></a>\r\n\r\n1- Slip the first wrapped stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle (knit wise).\r\n\r\n2- With the tip of your left hand needle, pick up the wrap around the stitch.\r\n\r\n3- Place the slipped stitch from your right hand needle back onto your left hand needle.\r\n\r\n4- Knit the two stitches (the original stitch and the wrap) together as if they were one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe rest of this part of the pattern is the same.  As I discussed <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-48/">last week</a>, make sure to keep the integrity of the stitch pattern intact when working this pattern.  Make sure you have the same number of stitches throughout the cowl section.  If your stitch count changes this will offset your pattern when you go back to work the second half of the front.\r\n\r\nNow when it comes to picking up two wraps around your stitches it is essentially the same idea.  This might seem confusing or cumbersome, but it is the same idea.  The only difference is that you will be picking up two wraps instead of one and working three stitches together instead of two.  Lets go through it together, shall we?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2007"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2007" title="Olga-5-6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-6-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nFirst thing is first, if you don''t know what a double wrap looks like you are going to have a hell of a time trying to pick it up.  Above is a picture of a double wrap- I circled it to make it easier to see.  You can compare it to the wraps to the left of the circled one and see that each stitch has only been wrapped once.  The difference between a single wrap and a double wrap is very slight but makes all the difference.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2009"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2009" title="Olga-5-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-8-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2010"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2010" title="Olga-5-9" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-9-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-11/" rel="attachment wp-att-2012"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2012" title="Olga-5-11" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-11-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" /></a>\r\n\r\n1- Slip the first wrapped stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle (knit wise).\r\n\r\n2- With the tip of your left hand needle, pick up the two wraps around the stitch.\r\n\r\n3- Place the slipped stitch from your right hand needle back onto your left hand needle.\r\n\r\n4- Knit the three stitches (the original stitch and the two wraps) together as if they were one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContinue working the wraps this way for the remainder of the cowl section.  When you are finished with the cowl section your piece should look like this.  DO NOT remove your lifeline! You''ll need it later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-12/" rel="attachment wp-att-2013"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2013" title="Olga-5-12" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-12-500x367.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="367" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext week is a break week.  You will have about two weeks to get to the second armhole.  I will show again how to insert a lifeline.  If I have time I will make a little demo video... but no promises, okay?  Please let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.  Happy knitting!!!\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><strong>Check out two of my new patterns - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olana-slouch">Olana Slouch</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alishas-cardigan">Alisha''s Cardigan</a> now available on Ravelry!\r\n</strong></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center">\r\n<div class="mceTemp" style="text-align: center;"><dl id="attachment_2055" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 277px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olana-slouch-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2055"><img class=" wp-image-2055  " title="Olana Slouch Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Primary-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="400" /></a></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Olana Slouch</dd></dl></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center">\r\n<div class="mceTemp" style="text-align: center;"><dl id="attachment_2054" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 277px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/alishas-cardi-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2054"><img class=" wp-image-2054  " title="Alisha''s Cardi Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Alishas-Cardi-Primary-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="400" /></a></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Alisha''s Cardigan</dd></dl></div>\r\n</div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 5/8', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1951-revision-3', '', '', '2012-08-31 09:45:32', '2012-08-31 16:45:32', '', 1951, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/1951-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2067, 2, '2012-08-31 09:46:04', '2012-08-31 16:46:04', '&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo... moving right along.  It''s very uncommon that stitches will get wrapped twice when working short rows, but every now and then you will come across a pattern that has you wrap stitches twice and then work up to them and pick up both of the wraps. This is one of those patterns.\r\n\r\nIf you decide that you don''t want to pick up the wraps that''s fine too- but expect there to be gaps running down your cowl section.  You may or may not like the look of these gaps, but I will let you decide the direction in which you would like to go.\r\n\r\nThe first time you get to a wrap there is only one to pick up and you can pick it up the way you normally would.  Also you can check out the free <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/short-rows/96">Craftsy Class</a> I recommended last week by Carol Feller on how to work short-rows and pick up the wraps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone  wp-image-2002" title="Olga-5-1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" />  <img class="alignnone  wp-image-2003" title="Olga-5-2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" />  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2005"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2005" title="Olga-5-4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-4-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" /></a>\r\n\r\n1- Slip the first wrapped stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle (knit wise).\r\n\r\n2- With the tip of your left hand needle, pick up the wrap around the stitch.\r\n\r\n3- Place the slipped stitch from your right hand needle back onto your left hand needle.\r\n\r\n4- Knit the two stitches (the original stitch and the wrap) together as if they were one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe rest of this part of the pattern is the same.  As I discussed <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-48/">last week</a>, make sure to keep the integrity of the stitch pattern intact when working this pattern.  Make sure you have the same number of stitches throughout the cowl section.  If your stitch count changes this will offset your pattern when you go back to work the second half of the front.\r\n\r\nNow when it comes to picking up two wraps around your stitches it is essentially the same idea.  This might seem confusing or cumbersome, but it is the same idea.  The only difference is that you will be picking up two wraps instead of one and working three stitches together instead of two.  Lets go through it together, shall we?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2007"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2007" title="Olga-5-6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-6-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nFirst thing is first, if you don''t know what a double wrap looks like you are going to have a hell of a time trying to pick it up.  Above is a picture of a double wrap- I circled it to make it easier to see.  You can compare it to the wraps to the left of the circled one and see that each stitch has only been wrapped once.  The difference between a single wrap and a double wrap is very slight but makes all the difference.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2009"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2009" title="Olga-5-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-8-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2010"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2010" title="Olga-5-9" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-9-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-11/" rel="attachment wp-att-2012"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2012" title="Olga-5-11" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-11-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="203" height="203" /></a>\r\n\r\n1- Slip the first wrapped stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle (knit wise).\r\n\r\n2- With the tip of your left hand needle, pick up the two wraps around the stitch.\r\n\r\n3- Place the slipped stitch from your right hand needle back onto your left hand needle.\r\n\r\n4- Knit the three stitches (the original stitch and the two wraps) together as if they were one.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContinue working the wraps this way for the remainder of the cowl section.  When you are finished with the cowl section your piece should look like this.  DO NOT remove your lifeline! You''ll need it later.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olga-5-12/" rel="attachment wp-att-2013"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2013" title="Olga-5-12" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olga-5-12-500x367.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="367" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext week is a break week.  You will have about two weeks to get to the second armhole.  I will show again how to insert a lifeline.  If I have time I will make a little demo video... but no promises, okay?  Please let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.  Happy knitting!!!\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><strong>Check out two of my new patterns - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olana-slouch">Olana Slouch</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alishas-cardigan">Alisha''s Cardigan</a> now available on Ravelry!\r\n</strong></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center">\r\n<div class="mceTemp" style="text-align: center;"><dl id="attachment_2055" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 277px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/olana-slouch-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2055"><img class=" wp-image-2055  " title="Olana Slouch Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Primary-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="400" /></a></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Olana Slouch</dd></dl></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center">\r\n<div class="mceTemp" style="text-align: center;"><dl id="attachment_2054" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 277px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-58/alishas-cardi-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2054"><img class=" wp-image-2054  " title="Alisha''s Cardi Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Alishas-Cardi-Primary-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="400" /></a></dt><dd class="wp-caption-dd">Alisha''s Cardigan</dd></dl></div>\r\n</div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 5/8', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1951-revision-4', '', '', '2012-08-31 09:46:04', '2012-08-31 16:46:04', '', 1951, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/1951-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2068, 2, '2012-09-08 08:00:16', '2012-09-08 15:00:16', 'This week is kind of a catchup week... and boy do I need it.  I have been working on a project with a really tight deadline and haven''t had a chance to work on my Olga''s Vest with all of you.  I would love to tell you what it is, but unfortunately if I told you I''d have to kill you.  Haha! I''ll tell you soon enough... don''t worry.  By the end of October you will hear all about it.\r\n\r\nLast week I promised that I would discuss lifelines again since there isn''t much to work on this week besides the other half of the front.  I came across this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS8qzSaJnZA">great YouTube video</a> on two ways to insert lifelines.  The video shows how to insert a lifeline using Knit Picks Interchangeable needle (but this will also work for Lantern Moon Interchangeable needles as well).  The other technique the video shows works well for both straight and circular needles.  I have never seen this technique used before this video but it is kind of neat and not hard to do.\r\n\r\nHow ever you decide to insert a lifeline make sure you put them in often- but remember <em><strong>DO NOT </strong></em>remove your center lifeline until you are done (and satisfied) with the second armhole.  Next week we will talk about the second armhole and a little slit modification possibility.  I have done a slit before.... in retrospect it was a little too deep of a slit but I still really love it.  I also think if I didn''t do the slit as deep as I did then the vest wouldn''t have fit around my ample tushy.... since I made it too long to start with - one mess right after another.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.  Also don''t miss out on the little SALE I am having on three of my patterns.  Make sure to use the Ravelry coupon code <strong>NewsletterSale9.12</strong> by Tomorrow- September 9th, 2012 by 11:59pm Pacific Time to receive 15% off your purchase of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alishas-cardigan">Alisha''s Cardigan</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rippling-lace-2">Rippling Lace</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/walts-tangled-cables">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/alishas-cardigan/alishas-cardigan-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2081"><img class=" wp-image-2081 alignnone" title="Alisha''s-Cardigan-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Alishas-Cardigan-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/rippling-lace/rippling-lace-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2084"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2084" title="Rippling-Lace-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Rippling-Lace-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/walts-tangled-cables-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2091" title="Walt''s-Tangled-Cables-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Walts-Tangled-Cables-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; color: #999999;" align="center"></div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 6/8', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'olgas-vest-kal-week-68', '', '', '2012-09-08 22:13:26', '2012-09-09 05:13:26', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2068', 24, 'post', '', 0),
(2070, 2, '2012-09-15 08:00:08', '2012-09-15 15:00:08', 'It''s gettin'' close to that time, we are almost done with the KAL.  This week we will discuss ow to insert a decorative slit on the side of the vest and then we will review the second armhole.  Next week is our very last week for the KAL and we will discuss the button bands as well as blocking.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week you will have to forgive me because I am out of the country and flying in right before the next KAL post.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week, then I will shortly after- that''s a promise.\r\n\r\nSo when your vest measures the same distance from the lifeline to the armhole as the other half then you are ready to start the second armhole.  When I reached this point I had to TINK (knit backwards) one row because I wanted to work the slit before the armhole and the slit has to be started on a wrong side row.  One thing to keep in mind if you are making the slit that you MUST bind off an even number of stitches, if you don''t it will throw off your stitch pattern.\r\n\r\nI decided that I wanted a slit that was only 16 sts in depth.  If you decide to make a deeper slit, that''s okay too.  I suggest putting a lifeline the row before you make the slit (and making a note so you know which row in the stitch pattern your lifeline lies).  If you don''t like the depth of your slit you can always take it out the lifeline and start over.  But remember, always work an even number of stitches for the slit.\r\n\r\nIt is also a good idea to keep your work in pattern when binding off for the slit, just as you did for the previous armhole.  If you decide that you don''t really feel comfortable with keeping the bind off in pattern and you just want to bind off purl wise then try going down a needle size or two just for the bind off- but watch out because your stitches might flare.\r\n\r\nBelow are a series of photos of the slit in progress:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-78/olgas-vest-7-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2133"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2133" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-78/olgas-vest-7-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2134"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2134" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-78/olgas-vest-7-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2135"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2135" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDecide how many stitches you would like to bind off, in my case 16 sts.  With wrong side facing bind off an even number of sts in pattern and work to end of row. On the next right side row (this is your the first row for your armhole), work the armhole pattern as you worked the first one then work to end of row (as written in the pattern).  Then using the crochet cast on as discussed in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a> cast on the same number of stitches you bound off for the slit.\r\n\r\nIf you made any modifications and notes to the first armhole this is when you would refer to them.  The second armhole is worked exactly as the first one in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a>.\r\n\r\nAfter you have worked both you slit and your armhole thread in another lifeline but do not remove the slit lifeline (just in case you change your mind about the slit).   Make a note of the placement of each lifeline and continue to work in pattern until the length after the second armhole is the same length as the first armhole to the cast on.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/walts-tangled-cables-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2091" title="Walt''s-Tangled-Cables-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Walts-Tangled-Cables-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/bumble-stripes-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2088" title="Bumble-Stripes-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bumble-Stripes-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/olana-slouch-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2078"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2078" title="Olana-Slouch-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Check out three of my newest fall/winter patterns: <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/">Bumble Stripes</a> &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/">Olana Slouch</a>.</strong></div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 7/8', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'olgas-vest-kal-week-78', '', '\nhttp://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/', '2012-09-15 02:19:14', '2012-09-15 09:19:14', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2070', 24, 'post', '', 0),
(2072, 2, '2012-09-21 08:01:09', '2012-09-21 15:01:09', 'Hey everyone.  I hope you all had a good and productive week.  I missed my flight out of Israel and ended up stranded here for a few extra days.  I hoped to work on my vest on the 14 hour flight home and then do some photos after I got home on Friday, then have a nice post with finished photos.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately because I missed my flight I wasn''t able to do all my homework and I''ll be flying all of Saturday.  So I had to skip straight to the button band to make sure I had something to post this week.  I will post finished photos of the garment after I sew on the buttons and finish blocking the piece.... hopefully by Wednesday.\r\n\r\nSo this week we will discuss how to remove your provisional cast on.  In week two I linked to a great <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp235zEZEkQ">video</a> that shows you how to remove this cast on, but just in case you were curious to see a step by step process I have created one for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2174"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2174" title="web1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/web1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2166"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2166" title="web2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2167"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2167" title="web3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst you want to take out the original knot you made with the working yarn and the waste yarn.  Then to be safe just take a needle a few sizes smaller than your working needle and thread this needle through your live stitches with waste yarn still in the work.  Then remove the waste yarn- your work should look like the second picture above. Remember the nature of the cast on we used for this pattern twists the orientation of every other stitch.  You can see this a little better in the picture above and to the right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2168"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2168" title="web4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web4-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2169"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2169" title="web5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web5-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2170"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2170" title="web6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web6-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are two ways to correct the orientation of the twisted stitches.  This is the first way.  You can start by transferring the stitches by just slipping them.  If you do this make sure to stay on the same needle size as you picked up the live stitches with, if you change to a larger needle this could stretch your stitches.  When it comes to the twisted stitch (as shown in the first and last pictures above) you will slip the stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle <em><strong>purl wise and through the back loop</strong>.  </em>The stitches that aren''t twisted (as shown in the second picture above) just slip them off purl wise as usual.  After you have transferred all the stitches then you are ready to start your button band.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web7/" rel="attachment wp-att-2171"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2171" title="web7" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web7-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2172"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2172" title="web8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web8-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2173"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2173" title="web9" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web9-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second way to tackle the twisted stitches is to just simply work into them.  Remember that if you are going to actually work into the stitch that you have to change your needle size to the appropriate needle size in the pattern.  You can work off the smaller needle size onto the larger needle size, you <em>don''t</em> have to transfer the stitches.  The way you would approach this is the same way you would approach the stitch transfer.  The first stitch (since it''s the right side row) you will knit into the back loop of the stitch, then yf, sl p.wise (as usual)... and so on.\r\n\r\nRemember that when you bind off your work you should go up 2-3 needle sizes so that your stitches don''t pull tight and pucker.  Next time I will post some photos of the finished piece with buttons and all.   Please let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="235" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" 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(2074, 2, '2012-10-02 09:04:35', '2012-10-02 16:04:35', 'Sorry it took me so long to get settled in back home.  What a nightmare of a trip that was- after missing our flight (you already knew) we got rescheduled for a flight 2 days later.  Then they delayed that flight which made us miss our connection in Toronto and there weren''t any other flights leaving that night.  So we had to spend the night there.... what a mess!  But, my sister and I are finally home and there is tons to catch up on!\r\n\r\nI finally finished my Olga''s Vest! Yay! Can I get a pat on the back? Please?!  You have no idea how much discipline it took for me to actually knit this all the way through with all of you.  I had 6 other projects that I took with me- every time I piked up the Olga''s Vest they would cry my name.  But, I stuck with it, and then some!\r\n\r\nHere are the final photos of my vest- before I show you... there is good new and bad news.  The good news- I lost weight in Israel because I am allergic to tomatoes and <strong>everything</strong> has tomatoes.  The bad news- my Olga''s Vest doesn''t fit me anymore.  Boohoo- I''m crying inside... Haha! I love my tomato allergy.... sometimes....\r\n\r\nSo I have a medium sized dress form that I photographed the vest on, but I had to do some serious pinning and pulling so that it wouldn''t fall off of her.  Here are the photos!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/olgas-vest-the-finale-show-and-tell/front/" rel="attachment wp-att-2201"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2201" title="front" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/front-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/olgas-vest-the-finale-show-and-tell/back/" rel="attachment wp-att-2200"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2200" title="back" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/back-322x500.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI forgot to tell you that I dropped the KidSilk Haze for the button band.  I''m not in love with the look, but I like it a lot and I''m pretty happy.  Plus this whole project was an exercise in discipline.  That''s a good thing.\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of images of the slit that I LOVE! I added a couple buttons for two reasons- it adds a little extra somethin'' somethin'' and also just in case one of the buttons falls off the button band I have an extra one hiding in plain sight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/olgas-vest-the-finale-show-and-tell/slit/" rel="attachment wp-att-2203"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2203" title="slit" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/olgas-vest-the-finale-show-and-tell/slit-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2202"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2202" title="slit 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-2-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hoped you all liked my vest and I can''t wait for you all to share your WIPs and FOs on Ravely!  I would love to see what you all have done and the progress you have made!\r\n\r\nAnother note- I am no longer working at the shop and will have plenty of more time for all the blogging I have been wanting to do.  I had a goal of blogging once a week- but I think I will now have time for more than that.  No promises, but I am going to try very hard!', 'Olga''s Vest the Finale.... show and tell', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'olgas-vest-the-finale-show-and-tell', '', '', '2012-10-02 09:04:36', '2012-10-02 16:04:36', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2074', 24, 'post', '', 6),
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(2160, 2, '2012-09-15 02:18:04', '2012-09-15 09:18:04', 'It''s gettin'' close to that time, we are almost done with the KAL.  This week we will discuss ow to insert a decorative slit on the side of the vest and then we will review the second armhole.  Next week is our very last week for the KAL and we will discuss the button bands as well as blocking.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week you will have to forgive me because I am out of the country and flying in right before the next KAL post.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week, then I will shortly after- that''s a promise.\r\n\r\nSo when your vest measures the same distance from the lifeline to the armhole as the other half then you are ready to start the second armhole.  When I reached this point I had to TINK (knit backwards) one row because I wanted to work the slit before the armhole and the slit has to be started on a wrong side row.  One thing to keep in mind if you are making the slit that you MUST bind off an even number of stitches, if you don''t it will throw off your stitch pattern.\r\n\r\nI decided that I wanted a slit that was only 16 sts in depth.  If you decide to make a deeper slit, that''s okay too.  I suggest putting a lifeline the row before you make the slit (and making a note so you know which row in the stitch pattern your lifeline lies).  If you don''t like the depth of your slit you can always take it out the lifeline and start over.  But remember, always work an even number of stitches for the slit.\r\n\r\nIt is also a good idea to keep your work in pattern when binding off for the slit, just as you did for the previous armhole.  If you decide that you don''t really feel comfortable with keeping the bind off in pattern and you just want to bind off purl wise then try going down a needle size or two just for the bind off- but watch out because your stitches might flare.\r\n\r\nBelow are a series of photos of the slit in progress:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2133" rel="attachment wp-att-2133"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2133" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2134" rel="attachment wp-att-2134"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2134" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2135" rel="attachment wp-att-2135"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2135" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDecide how many stitches you would like to bind off, in my case 16 sts.  With wrong side facing bind off an even number of sts in pattern and work to end of row. On the next right side row (this is your the first row for your armhole), work the armhole pattern as you worked the first one then work to end of row (as written in the pattern).  Then using the crochet cast on as discussed in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a> cast on the same number of stitches you bound off for the slit.\r\n\r\nIf you made any modifications and notes to the first armhole this is when you would refer to them.  The second armhole is worked exactly as the first one in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a>.\r\n\r\nAfter you have worked both you slit and your armhole thread in another lifeline but do not remove the slit lifeline (just in case you change your mind about the slit).   Make a note of the placement of each lifeline and continue to work in pattern until the length after the second armhole is the same length as the first armhole to the cast on.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/walts-tangled-cables-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2091" title="Walt''s-Tangled-Cables-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Walts-Tangled-Cables-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/bumble-stripes-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2088" title="Bumble-Stripes-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bumble-Stripes-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/olana-slouch-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2078"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2078" title="Olana-Slouch-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Check out three of my newest fall/winter patterns: <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/">Bumble Stripes</a> &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/">Olana Slouch</a>.</strong></div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 7/8', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2070-revision-2', '', '', '2012-09-15 02:18:04', '2012-09-15 09:18:04', '', 2070, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/2070-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2161, 2, '2012-09-15 02:18:15', '2012-09-15 09:18:15', 'It''s gettin'' close to that time, we are almost done with the KAL.  This week we will discuss ow to insert a decorative slit on the side of the vest and then we will review the second armhole.  Next week is our very last week for the KAL and we will discuss the button bands as well as blocking.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week you will have to forgive me because I am out of the country and flying in right before the next KAL post.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week, then I will shortly after- that''s a promise.\r\n\r\nSo when your vest measures the same distance from the lifeline to the armhole as the other half then you are ready to start the second armhole.  When I reached this point I had to TINK (knit backwards) one row because I wanted to work the slit before the armhole and the slit has to be started on a wrong side row.  One thing to keep in mind if you are making the slit that you MUST bind off an even number of stitches, if you don''t it will throw off your stitch pattern.\r\n\r\nI decided that I wanted a slit that was only 16 sts in depth.  If you decide to make a deeper slit, that''s okay too.  I suggest putting a lifeline the row before you make the slit (and making a note so you know which row in the stitch pattern your lifeline lies).  If you don''t like the depth of your slit you can always take it out the lifeline and start over.  But remember, always work an even number of stitches for the slit.\r\n\r\nIt is also a good idea to keep your work in pattern when binding off for the slit, just as you did for the previous armhole.  If you decide that you don''t really feel comfortable with keeping the bind off in pattern and you just want to bind off purl wise then try going down a needle size or two just for the bind off- but watch out because your stitches might flare.\r\n\r\nBelow are a series of photos of the slit in progress:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2133" rel="attachment wp-att-2133"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2133" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2134" rel="attachment wp-att-2134"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2134" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2135" rel="attachment wp-att-2135"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2135" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDecide how many stitches you would like to bind off, in my case 16 sts.  With wrong side facing bind off an even number of sts in pattern and work to end of row. On the next right side row (this is your the first row for your armhole), work the armhole pattern as you worked the first one then work to end of row (as written in the pattern).  Then using the crochet cast on as discussed in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a> cast on the same number of stitches you bound off for the slit.\r\n\r\nIf you made any modifications and notes to the first armhole this is when you would refer to them.  The second armhole is worked exactly as the first one in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a>.\r\n\r\nAfter you have worked both you slit and your armhole thread in another lifeline but do not remove the slit lifeline (just in case you change your mind about the slit).   Make a note of the placement of each lifeline and continue to work in pattern until the length after the second armhole is the same length as the first armhole to the cast on.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/walts-tangled-cables-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2091" title="Walt''s-Tangled-Cables-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Walts-Tangled-Cables-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/bumble-stripes-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2088" title="Bumble-Stripes-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bumble-Stripes-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/olana-slouch-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2078"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2078" title="Olana-Slouch-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Check out three of my newest fall/winter patterns: <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/">Bumble Stripes</a> &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/">Olana Slouch</a>.</strong></div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 7/8', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2070-revision-3', '', '', '2012-09-15 02:18:15', '2012-09-15 09:18:15', '', 2070, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/2070-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2162, 2, '2012-09-15 02:18:16', '2012-09-15 09:18:16', 'It''s gettin'' close to that time, we are almost done with the KAL.  This week we will discuss ow to insert a decorative slit on the side of the vest and then we will review the second armhole.  Next week is our very last week for the KAL and we will discuss the button bands as well as blocking.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week you will have to forgive me because I am out of the country and flying in right before the next KAL post.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week, then I will shortly after- that''s a promise.\r\n\r\nSo when your vest measures the same distance from the lifeline to the armhole as the other half then you are ready to start the second armhole.  When I reached this point I had to TINK (knit backwards) one row because I wanted to work the slit before the armhole and the slit has to be started on a wrong side row.  One thing to keep in mind if you are making the slit that you MUST bind off an even number of stitches, if you don''t it will throw off your stitch pattern.\r\n\r\nI decided that I wanted a slit that was only 16 sts in depth.  If you decide to make a deeper slit, that''s okay too.  I suggest putting a lifeline the row before you make the slit (and making a note so you know which row in the stitch pattern your lifeline lies).  If you don''t like the depth of your slit you can always take it out the lifeline and start over.  But remember, always work an even number of stitches for the slit.\r\n\r\nIt is also a good idea to keep your work in pattern when binding off for the slit, just as you did for the previous armhole.  If you decide that you don''t really feel comfortable with keeping the bind off in pattern and you just want to bind off purl wise then try going down a needle size or two just for the bind off- but watch out because your stitches might flare.\r\n\r\nBelow are a series of photos of the slit in progress:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2133" rel="attachment wp-att-2133"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2133" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2134" rel="attachment wp-att-2134"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2134" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2135" rel="attachment wp-att-2135"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2135" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDecide how many stitches you would like to bind off, in my case 16 sts.  With wrong side facing bind off an even number of sts in pattern and work to end of row. On the next right side row (this is your the first row for your armhole), work the armhole pattern as you worked the first one then work to end of row (as written in the pattern).  Then using the crochet cast on as discussed in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a> cast on the same number of stitches you bound off for the slit.\r\n\r\nIf you made any modifications and notes to the first armhole this is when you would refer to them.  The second armhole is worked exactly as the first one in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a>.\r\n\r\nAfter you have worked both you slit and your armhole thread in another lifeline but do not remove the slit lifeline (just in case you change your mind about the slit).   Make a note of the placement of each lifeline and continue to work in pattern until the length after the second armhole is the same length as the first armhole to the cast on.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/walts-tangled-cables-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2091" title="Walt''s-Tangled-Cables-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Walts-Tangled-Cables-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/bumble-stripes-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2088" title="Bumble-Stripes-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bumble-Stripes-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/olana-slouch-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2078"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2078" title="Olana-Slouch-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Check out three of my newest fall/winter patterns: <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/">Bumble Stripes</a> &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/">Olana Slouch</a>.</strong></div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 7/8', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2070-revision-4', '', '', '2012-09-15 02:18:16', '2012-09-15 09:18:16', '', 2070, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/2070-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2163, 2, '2012-09-15 02:19:13', '2012-09-15 09:19:13', 'It''s gettin'' close to that time, we are almost done with the KAL.  This week we will discuss ow to insert a decorative slit on the side of the vest and then we will review the second armhole.  Next week is our very last week for the KAL and we will discuss the button bands as well as blocking.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week you will have to forgive me because I am out of the country and flying in right before the next KAL post.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week, then I will shortly after- that''s a promise.\r\n\r\nSo when your vest measures the same distance from the lifeline to the armhole as the other half then you are ready to start the second armhole.  When I reached this point I had to TINK (knit backwards) one row because I wanted to work the slit before the armhole and the slit has to be started on a wrong side row.  One thing to keep in mind if you are making the slit that you MUST bind off an even number of stitches, if you don''t it will throw off your stitch pattern.\r\n\r\nI decided that I wanted a slit that was only 16 sts in depth.  If you decide to make a deeper slit, that''s okay too.  I suggest putting a lifeline the row before you make the slit (and making a note so you know which row in the stitch pattern your lifeline lies).  If you don''t like the depth of your slit you can always take it out the lifeline and start over.  But remember, always work an even number of stitches for the slit.\r\n\r\nIt is also a good idea to keep your work in pattern when binding off for the slit, just as you did for the previous armhole.  If you decide that you don''t really feel comfortable with keeping the bind off in pattern and you just want to bind off purl wise then try going down a needle size or two just for the bind off- but watch out because your stitches might flare.\r\n\r\nBelow are a series of photos of the slit in progress:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2133" rel="attachment wp-att-2133"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2133" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2134" rel="attachment wp-att-2134"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2134" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2135" rel="attachment wp-att-2135"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2135" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDecide how many stitches you would like to bind off, in my case 16 sts.  With wrong side facing bind off an even number of sts in pattern and work to end of row. On the next right side row (this is your the first row for your armhole), work the armhole pattern as you worked the first one then work to end of row (as written in the pattern).  Then using the crochet cast on as discussed in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a> cast on the same number of stitches you bound off for the slit.\r\n\r\nIf you made any modifications and notes to the first armhole this is when you would refer to them.  The second armhole is worked exactly as the first one in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a>.\r\n\r\nAfter you have worked both you slit and your armhole thread in another lifeline but do not remove the slit lifeline (just in case you change your mind about the slit).   Make a note of the placement of each lifeline and continue to work in pattern until the length after the second armhole is the same length as the first armhole to the cast on.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/walts-tangled-cables-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2091" title="Walt''s-Tangled-Cables-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Walts-Tangled-Cables-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/bumble-stripes-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2088" title="Bumble-Stripes-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bumble-Stripes-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/olana-slouch-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2078"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2078" title="Olana-Slouch-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Check out three of my newest fall/winter patterns: <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/">Bumble Stripes</a> &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/">Olana Slouch</a>.</strong></div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 7/8', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2070-revision-5', '', '', '2012-09-15 02:19:13', '2012-09-15 09:19:13', '', 2070, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/2070-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2164, 2, '2012-09-15 02:20:09', '2012-09-15 09:20:09', 'It''s gettin'' close to that time, we are almost done with the KAL.  This week we will discuss ow to insert a decorative slit on the side of the vest and then we will review the second armhole.  Next week is our very last week for the KAL and we will discuss the button bands as well as blocking.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week you will have to forgive me because I am out of the country and flying in right before the next KAL post.  If I don''t post a picture of the finished garment next week, then I will shortly after- that''s a promise.\r\n\r\nSo when your vest measures the same distance from the lifeline to the armhole as the other half then you are ready to start the second armhole.  When I reached this point I had to TINK (knit backwards) one row because I wanted to work the slit before the armhole and the slit has to be started on a wrong side row.  One thing to keep in mind if you are making the slit that you MUST bind off an even number of stitches, if you don''t it will throw off your stitch pattern.\r\n\r\nI decided that I wanted a slit that was only 16 sts in depth.  If you decide to make a deeper slit, that''s okay too.  I suggest putting a lifeline the row before you make the slit (and making a note so you know which row in the stitch pattern your lifeline lies).  If you don''t like the depth of your slit you can always take it out the lifeline and start over.  But remember, always work an even number of stitches for the slit.\r\n\r\nIt is also a good idea to keep your work in pattern when binding off for the slit, just as you did for the previous armhole.  If you decide that you don''t really feel comfortable with keeping the bind off in pattern and you just want to bind off purl wise then try going down a needle size or two just for the bind off- but watch out because your stitches might flare.\r\n\r\nBelow are a series of photos of the slit in progress:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-78/olgas-vest-7-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2133"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2133" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-78/olgas-vest-7-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2134"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2134" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-78/olgas-vest-7-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2135"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2135" title="Olga''s-Vest-7-3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Olgas-Vest-7-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDecide how many stitches you would like to bind off, in my case 16 sts.  With wrong side facing bind off an even number of sts in pattern and work to end of row. On the next right side row (this is your the first row for your armhole), work the armhole pattern as you worked the first one then work to end of row (as written in the pattern).  Then using the crochet cast on as discussed in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a> cast on the same number of stitches you bound off for the slit.\r\n\r\nIf you made any modifications and notes to the first armhole this is when you would refer to them.  The second armhole is worked exactly as the first one in <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/08/olgas-vest-kal-week-38/">week three</a>.\r\n\r\nAfter you have worked both you slit and your armhole thread in another lifeline but do not remove the slit lifeline (just in case you change your mind about the slit).   Make a note of the placement of each lifeline and continue to work in pattern until the length after the second armhole is the same length as the first armhole to the cast on.\r\n\r\nPlease let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/walts-tangled-cables-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2091" title="Walt''s-Tangled-Cables-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Walts-Tangled-Cables-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/bumble-stripes-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2088" title="Bumble-Stripes-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bumble-Stripes-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/olana-slouch-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2078"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2078" title="Olana-Slouch-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a></div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px; text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Check out three of my newest fall/winter patterns: <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/">Bumble Stripes</a> &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/">Olana Slouch</a>.</strong></div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 7/8', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2070-autosave', '', '', '2012-09-15 02:20:09', '2012-09-15 09:20:09', '', 2070, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/2070-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2195, 2, '2012-09-21 08:18:04', '2012-09-21 15:18:04', 'Hey everyone.  I hope you all had a good and productive week.  I missed my flight out of Israel and ended up stranded here for a few extra days.  I hoped to work on my vest on the 14 hour flight home and then do some photos after I got home on Friday, then have a nice post with finished photos.\n\nUnfortunately because I missed my flight I wasn''t able to do all my homework and I''ll be flying all of Saturday.  So I had to skip straight to the button band to make sure I had something to post this week.  I will post finished photos of the garment after I sew on the buttons and finish blocking the piece.... hopefully by Wednesday.\n\nSo this week we will discuss how to remove your provisional cast on.  In week two I linked to a great <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp235zEZEkQ">video</a> that shows you how to remove this cast on, but just in case you were curious to see a step by step process I have created one for you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2174"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2174" title="web1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/web1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2166"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2166" title="web2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2167"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2167" title="web3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nFirst you want to take out the original knot you made with the working yarn and the waste yarn.  Then to be safe just take a needle a few sizes smaller than your working needle and thread this needle through your live stitches with waste yarn still in the work.  Then remove the waste yarn- your work should look like the second picture above. Remember the nature of the cast on we used for this pattern twists the orientation of every other stitch.  You can see this a little better in the picture above and to the right.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2168"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2168" title="web4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web4-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2169"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2169" title="web5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web5-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2170"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2170" title="web6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web6-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThere are two ways to correct the orientation of the twisted stitches.  This is the first way.  You can start by transferring the stitches by just slipping them.  If you do this make sure to stay on the same needle size as you picked up the live stitches with, if you change to a larger needle this could stretch your stitches.  When it comes to the twisted stitch (as shown in the first and last pictures above) you will slip the stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle <em><strong>purl wise and through the back loop</strong>.  </em>The stitches that aren''t twisted (as shown in the second picture above) just slip them off purl wise as usual.  After you have transferred all the stitches then you are ready to start your button band.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web7/" rel="attachment wp-att-2171"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2171" title="web7" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web7-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2172"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2172" title="web8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web8-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2173"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2173" title="web9" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web9-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe second way to tackle the twisted stitches is to just simply work into them.  Remember that if you are going to actually work into the stitch that you have to change your needle size to the appropriate needle size in the pattern.  You can work off the smaller needle size onto the larger needle size, you <em>don''t</em> have to 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(2196, 2, '2012-09-21 08:10:11', '2012-09-21 15:10:11', 'Hey everyone.  I hope you all had a good and productive week.  I missed my flight out of Israel and ended up stranded here for a few extra days.  I hoped to work on my vest on the 14 hour flight home and then do some photos after I got home on Friday, then have a nice post with finished photos.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately because I missed my flight I wasn''t able to do all my homework and I''ll be flying all of Saturday.  So I had to skip straight to the button band to make sure I had something to post this week.  I will post finished photos of the garment after I sew on the buttons and finish blocking the piece.... hopefully by Wednesday.\r\n\r\nSo this week we will discuss how to remove your provisional cast on.  In week two I linked to a great <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp235zEZEkQ">video</a> that shows you how to remove this cast on, but just in case you were curious to see a step by step process I have created one for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2174"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2174" title="web1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/web1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2166"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2166" title="web2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2167"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2167" title="web3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst you want to take out the original knot you made with the working yarn and the waste yarn.  Then to be safe just take a needle a few sizes smaller than your working needle and thread this needle through your live stitches with waste yarn still in the work.  Then remove the waste yarn- your work should look like the second picture above. Remember the nature of the cast on we used for this pattern twists the orientation of every other stitch.  You can see this a little better in the picture above and to the right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2168"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2168" title="web4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web4-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2169"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2169" title="web5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web5-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2170"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2170" title="web6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web6-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are two ways to correct the orientation of the twisted stitches.  This is the first way.  You can start by transferring the stitches by just slipping them.  If you do this make sure to stay on the same needle size as you picked up the live stitches with, if you change to a larger needle this could stretch your stitches.  When it comes to the twisted stitch (as shown in the first and last pictures above) you will slip the stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle <em><strong>purl wise and through the back loop</strong>.  </em>The stitches that aren''t twisted (as shown in the second picture above) just slip them off purl wise as usual.  After you have transferred all the stitches then you are ready to start your button band.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web7/" rel="attachment wp-att-2171"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2171" title="web7" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web7-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2172"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2172" title="web8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web8-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2173"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2173" title="web9" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web9-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second way to tackle the twisted stitches is to just simply work into them.  Remember that if you are going to actually work into the stitch that you have to change your needle size to the appropriate needle size in the pattern.  You can work off the smaller needle size onto the larger needle size, you <em>don''t</em> have to transfer the stitches.  The way you would approach this is the same way you would approach the stitch transfer.  The first stitch (since it''s the right side row) you will knit into the back loop of the stitch, then yf, sl p.wise (as usual)... and so on.\r\n\r\nRemember that when you bind off your work you should go up 2-3 needle sizes so that your stitches don''t pull tight and pucker.  Next time I will post some photos of the finished piece with buttons and all.   Please let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="235" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" 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href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/tds-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2182"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2182" title="TDS-promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/TDS-promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/vertical-force-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2183"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2183" title="Vertical-Force-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Vertical-Force-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a></div>\r\n<div style="text-align: left;" align="center"></div>\r\n<div style="text-align: left;" align="center">If you are not a member of the newsletter then this is what you missed.  I am having a sale on the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/grace-headband/">Grace Headband</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/triangles-diamonds-squares-oh-my/">Triangles, Diamonds &amp; Squares... Oh my!</a> and <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/vertical-force/">Vertical Force</a> patterns.  All patterns include short rows! Woohoo!  Make sure to use the Ravelry coupon code <strong>IHeartShortRows</strong> to save 15% now through Sunday, September 30th by 11:59pm Pacific time.</div>', 'Olga''s Vest KAL - week 8/8', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2072-revision-6', '', '', '2012-09-21 08:10:11', '2012-09-21 15:10:11', '', 2072, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/2072-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2197, 2, '2012-09-21 08:15:27', '2012-09-21 15:15:27', 'Hey everyone.  I hope you all had a good and productive week.  I missed my flight out of Israel and ended up stranded here for a few extra days.  I hoped to work on my vest on the 14 hour flight home and then do some photos after I got home on Friday, then have a nice post with finished photos.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately because I missed my flight I wasn''t able to do all my homework and I''ll be flying all of Saturday.  So I had to skip straight to the button band to make sure I had something to post this week.  I will post finished photos of the garment after I sew on the buttons and finish blocking the piece.... hopefully by Wednesday.\r\n\r\nSo this week we will discuss how to remove your provisional cast on.  In week two I linked to a great <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp235zEZEkQ">video</a> that shows you how to remove this cast on, but just in case you were curious to see a step by step process I have created one for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2174"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2174" title="web1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/web1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2166"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2166" title="web2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2167"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2167" title="web3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst you want to take out the original knot you made with the working yarn and the waste yarn.  Then to be safe just take a needle a few sizes smaller than your working needle and thread this needle through your live stitches with waste yarn still in the work.  Then remove the waste yarn- your work should look like the second picture above. Remember the nature of the cast on we used for this pattern twists the orientation of every other stitch.  You can see this a little better in the picture above and to the right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2168"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2168" title="web4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web4-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2169"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2169" title="web5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web5-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2170"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2170" title="web6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web6-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are two ways to correct the orientation of the twisted stitches.  This is the first way.  You can start by transferring the stitches by just slipping them.  If you do this make sure to stay on the same needle size as you picked up the live stitches with, if you change to a larger needle this could stretch your stitches.  When it comes to the twisted stitch (as shown in the first and last pictures above) you will slip the stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle <em><strong>purl wise and through the back loop</strong>.  </em>The stitches that aren''t twisted (as shown in the second picture above) just slip them off purl wise as usual.  After you have transferred all the stitches then you are ready to start your button band.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web7/" rel="attachment wp-att-2171"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2171" title="web7" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web7-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2172"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2172" title="web8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web8-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2173"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2173" title="web9" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web9-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second way to tackle the twisted stitches is to just simply work into them.  Remember that if you are going to actually work into the stitch that you have to change your needle size to the appropriate needle size in the pattern.  You can work off the smaller needle size onto the larger needle size, you <em>don''t</em> have to transfer the stitches.  The way you would approach this is the same way you would approach the stitch transfer.  The first stitch (since it''s the right side row) you will knit into the back loop of the stitch, then yf, sl p.wise (as usual)... and so on.\r\n\r\nRemember that when you bind off your work you should go up 2-3 needle sizes so that your stitches don''t pull tight and pucker.  Next time I will post some photos of the finished piece with buttons and all.   Please let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="235" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" 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(2198, 2, '2012-09-21 08:15:30', '2012-09-21 15:15:30', 'Hey everyone.  I hope you all had a good and productive week.  I missed my flight out of Israel and ended up stranded here for a few extra days.  I hoped to work on my vest on the 14 hour flight home and then do some photos after I got home on Friday, then have a nice post with finished photos.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately because I missed my flight I wasn''t able to do all my homework and I''ll be flying all of Saturday.  So I had to skip straight to the button band to make sure I had something to post this week.  I will post finished photos of the garment after I sew on the buttons and finish blocking the piece.... hopefully by Wednesday.\r\n\r\nSo this week we will discuss how to remove your provisional cast on.  In week two I linked to a great <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp235zEZEkQ">video</a> that shows you how to remove this cast on, but just in case you were curious to see a step by step process I have created one for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2174"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2174" title="web1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/web1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2166"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2166" title="web2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2167"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2167" title="web3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst you want to take out the original knot you made with the working yarn and the waste yarn.  Then to be safe just take a needle a few sizes smaller than your working needle and thread this needle through your live stitches with waste yarn still in the work.  Then remove the waste yarn- your work should look like the second picture above. Remember the nature of the cast on we used for this pattern twists the orientation of every other stitch.  You can see this a little better in the picture above and to the right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2168"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2168" title="web4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web4-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2169"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2169" title="web5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web5-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2170"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2170" title="web6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web6-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are two ways to correct the orientation of the twisted stitches.  This is the first way.  You can start by transferring the stitches by just slipping them.  If you do this make sure to stay on the same needle size as you picked up the live stitches with, if you change to a larger needle this could stretch your stitches.  When it comes to the twisted stitch (as shown in the first and last pictures above) you will slip the stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle <em><strong>purl wise and through the back loop</strong>.  </em>The stitches that aren''t twisted (as shown in the second picture above) just slip them off purl wise as usual.  After you have transferred all the stitches then you are ready to start your button band.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web7/" rel="attachment wp-att-2171"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2171" title="web7" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web7-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2172"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2172" title="web8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web8-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2173"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2173" title="web9" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web9-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second way to tackle the twisted stitches is to just simply work into them.  Remember that if you are going to actually work into the stitch that you have to change your needle size to the appropriate needle size in the pattern.  You can work off the smaller needle size onto the larger needle size, you <em>don''t</em> have to transfer the stitches.  The way you would approach this is the same way you would approach the stitch transfer.  The first stitch (since it''s the right side row) you will knit into the back loop of the stitch, then yf, sl p.wise (as usual)... and so on.\r\n\r\nRemember that when you bind off your work you should go up 2-3 needle sizes so that your stitches don''t pull tight and pucker.  Next time I will post some photos of the finished piece with buttons and all.   Please let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="235" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" 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(2199, 2, '2012-09-21 08:16:43', '2012-09-21 15:16:43', 'Hey everyone.  I hope you all had a good and productive week.  I missed my flight out of Israel and ended up stranded here for a few extra days.  I hoped to work on my vest on the 14 hour flight home and then do some photos after I got home on Friday, then have a nice post with finished photos.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately because I missed my flight I wasn''t able to do all my homework and I''ll be flying all of Saturday.  So I had to skip straight to the button band to make sure I had something to post this week.  I will post finished photos of the garment after I sew on the buttons and finish blocking the piece.... hopefully by Wednesday.\r\n\r\nSo this week we will discuss how to remove your provisional cast on.  In week two I linked to a great <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp235zEZEkQ">video</a> that shows you how to remove this cast on, but just in case you were curious to see a step by step process I have created one for you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2174"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2174" title="web1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/web1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2166"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2166" title="web2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2167"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2167" title="web3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst you want to take out the original knot you made with the working yarn and the waste yarn.  Then to be safe just take a needle a few sizes smaller than your working needle and thread this needle through your live stitches with waste yarn still in the work.  Then remove the waste yarn- your work should look like the second picture above. Remember the nature of the cast on we used for this pattern twists the orientation of every other stitch.  You can see this a little better in the picture above and to the right.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2168"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2168" title="web4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web4-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2169"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2169" title="web5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web5-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web6/" rel="attachment wp-att-2170"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2170" title="web6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web6-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are two ways to correct the orientation of the twisted stitches.  This is the first way.  You can start by transferring the stitches by just slipping them.  If you do this make sure to stay on the same needle size as you picked up the live stitches with, if you change to a larger needle this could stretch your stitches.  When it comes to the twisted stitch (as shown in the first and last pictures above) you will slip the stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle <em><strong>purl wise and through the back loop</strong>.  </em>The stitches that aren''t twisted (as shown in the second picture above) just slip them off purl wise as usual.  After you have transferred all the stitches then you are ready to start your button band.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web7/" rel="attachment wp-att-2171"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2171" title="web7" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web7-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web8/" rel="attachment wp-att-2172"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2172" title="web8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web8-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/09/olgas-vest-kal-week-88/web9/" rel="attachment wp-att-2173"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2173" title="web9" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web9-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second way to tackle the twisted stitches is to just simply work into them.  Remember that if you are going to actually work into the stitch that you have to change your needle size to the appropriate needle size in the pattern.  You can work off the smaller needle size onto the larger needle size, you <em>don''t</em> have to transfer the stitches.  The way you would approach this is the same way you would approach the stitch transfer.  The first stitch (since it''s the right side row) you will knit into the back loop of the stitch, then yf, sl p.wise (as usual)... and so on.\r\n\r\nRemember that when you bind off your work you should go up 2-3 needle sizes so that your stitches don''t pull tight and pucker.  Next time I will post some photos of the finished piece with buttons and all.   Please let me know if you have any questions- you can post them here, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-fans" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or email them to me@graceakhrem.com.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="235" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" 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(2217, 2, '2012-10-02 08:57:57', '2012-10-02 15:57:57', 'Sorry it took me so long to get settled in back home.  What a nightmare of a trip that was- after missing our flight (you already knew) we got rescheduled for a flight 2 days later.  Then they delayed that flight which made us miss our connection in Toronto and there weren''t any other flights leaving that night.  So we had to spend the night there.... what a mess!  But, my sister and I are finally home and there is tons to catch up on!\r\n\r\nI finally finished my Olga''s Vest! Yey! Can I get a pat on the back? Please?!  You have no idea how much discipline it took for me to actually knit this all the way through with all of you.  I had 3 other projects that I took with me- every time I piked up the Olga''s Vest they would cry my name.  But, I stuck with it and then some!\r\n\r\nHere are the final photos of my vest- before I show you... there is good new and bad news.  The good news- I lost weight in Israel because I am allergic to tomatoes and everything has tomatoes.  The bad news- my Olga''s Vest doesn''t fit me anymore.  Boohoo- I''m crying inside... Haha! I love my tomato allergy.... sometimes....\r\n\r\nSo I have a medium sized dress form that I photographed the vest on, but I had to do some serious pinning and pulling so that it wouldn''t just fall off of her.  Here are the photos!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2201" rel="attachment wp-att-2201"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2201" title="front" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/front-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2200" rel="attachment wp-att-2200"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2200" title="back" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/back-322x500.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI forgot to tell you that I dropped the KidSilk Haze for the button band.  I''m not in love with the look, but I like it a lot and I''m pretty happy.  Plus it was an exercise in discipline.  That''s a good thing.\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of image of the slit that I LOVE! I added a little button for two reasons- it adds a little extra something and also just in case one of the buttons falls off the button band I have an extra one hiding in plain sight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2203" rel="attachment wp-att-2203"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2203" title="slit" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2202" rel="attachment wp-att-2202"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2202" title="slit 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-2-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother note- I am no longer working at the shop and will have plenty of more time for all the blogging I have been wanting to do.  I had a goal of blogging once a week- but I think I will now have time for more than that.  No promises, but I am going to try very hard!', 'Olga''s Vest the Finale.... show and tell', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2074-revision-3', '', '', '2012-10-02 08:57:57', '2012-10-02 15:57:57', '', 2074, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2074-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2218, 2, '2012-10-02 08:58:02', '2012-10-02 15:58:02', 'Sorry it took me so long to get settled in back home.  What a nightmare of a trip that was- after missing our flight (you already knew) we got rescheduled for a flight 2 days later.  Then they delayed that flight which made us miss our connection in Toronto and there weren''t any other flights leaving that night.  So we had to spend the night there.... what a mess!  But, my sister and I are finally home and there is tons to catch up on!\r\n\r\nI finally finished my Olga''s Vest! Yey! Can I get a pat on the back? Please?!  You have no idea how much discipline it took for me to actually knit this all the way through with all of you.  I had 3 other projects that I took with me- every time I piked up the Olga''s Vest they would cry my name.  But, I stuck with it and then some!\r\n\r\nHere are the final photos of my vest- before I show you... there is good new and bad news.  The good news- I lost weight in Israel because I am allergic to tomatoes and everything has tomatoes.  The bad news- my Olga''s Vest doesn''t fit me anymore.  Boohoo- I''m crying inside... Haha! I love my tomato allergy.... sometimes....\r\n\r\nSo I have a medium sized dress form that I photographed the vest on, but I had to do some serious pinning and pulling so that it wouldn''t just fall off of her.  Here are the photos!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2201" rel="attachment wp-att-2201"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2201" title="front" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/front-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2200" rel="attachment wp-att-2200"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2200" title="back" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/back-322x500.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI forgot to tell you that I dropped the KidSilk Haze for the button band.  I''m not in love with the look, but I like it a lot and I''m pretty happy.  Plus it was an exercise in discipline.  That''s a good thing.\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of image of the slit that I LOVE! I added a little button for two reasons- it adds a little extra something and also just in case one of the buttons falls off the button band I have an extra one hiding in plain sight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2203" rel="attachment wp-att-2203"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2203" title="slit" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2202" rel="attachment wp-att-2202"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2202" title="slit 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-2-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnother note- I am no longer working at the shop and will have plenty of more time for all the blogging I have been wanting to do.  I had a goal of blogging once a week- but I think I will now have time for more than that.  No promises, but I am going to try very hard!', 'Olga''s Vest the Finale.... show and tell', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2074-revision-4', '', '', '2012-10-02 08:58:02', '2012-10-02 15:58:02', '', 2074, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2074-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2219, 2, '2012-10-02 09:04:22', '2012-10-02 16:04:22', 'Sorry it took me so long to get settled in back home.  What a nightmare of a trip that was- after missing our flight (you already knew) we got rescheduled for a flight 2 days later.  Then they delayed that flight which made us miss our connection in Toronto and there weren''t any other flights leaving that night.  So we had to spend the night there.... what a mess!  But, my sister and I are finally home and there is tons to catch up on!\r\n\r\nI finally finished my Olga''s Vest! Yay! Can I get a pat on the back? Please?!  You have no idea how much discipline it took for me to actually knit this all the way through with all of you.  I had 6 other projects that I took with me- every time I piked up the Olga''s Vest they would cry my name.  But, I stuck with it, and then some!\r\n\r\nHere are the final photos of my vest- before I show you... there is good new and bad news.  The good news- I lost weight in Israel because I am allergic to tomatoes and <strong>everything</strong> has tomatoes.  The bad news- my Olga''s Vest doesn''t fit me anymore.  Boohoo- I''m crying inside... Haha! I love my tomato allergy.... sometimes....\r\n\r\nSo I have a medium sized dress form that I photographed the vest on, but I had to do some serious pinning and pulling so that it wouldn''t fall off of her.  Here are the photos!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2201" rel="attachment wp-att-2201"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2201" title="front" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/front-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2200" rel="attachment wp-att-2200"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2200" title="back" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/back-322x500.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI forgot to tell you that I dropped the KidSilk Haze for the button band.  I''m not in love with the look, but I like it a lot and I''m pretty happy.  Plus this whole project was an exercise in discipline.  That''s a good thing.\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of images of the slit that I LOVE! I added a couple buttons for two reasons- it adds a little extra somethin'' somethin'' and also just in case one of the buttons falls off the button band I have an extra one hiding in plain sight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2203" rel="attachment wp-att-2203"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2203" title="slit" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2202" rel="attachment wp-att-2202"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2202" title="slit 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-2-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hoped you all liked my vest and I can''t wait for you all to share your WIPs and FOs on Ravely!  I would love to see what you all have done and the progress you have made!\r\n\r\nAnother note- I am no longer working at the shop and will have plenty of more time for all the blogging I have been wanting to do.  I had a goal of blogging once a week- but I think I will now have time for more than that.  No promises, but I am going to try very hard!', 'Olga''s Vest the Finale.... show and tell', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2074-revision-5', '', '', '2012-10-02 09:04:22', '2012-10-02 16:04:22', '', 2074, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2074-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2220, 2, '2012-10-02 09:04:24', '2012-10-02 16:04:24', 'Sorry it took me so long to get settled in back home.  What a nightmare of a trip that was- after missing our flight (you already knew) we got rescheduled for a flight 2 days later.  Then they delayed that flight which made us miss our connection in Toronto and there weren''t any other flights leaving that night.  So we had to spend the night there.... what a mess!  But, my sister and I are finally home and there is tons to catch up on!\r\n\r\nI finally finished my Olga''s Vest! Yay! Can I get a pat on the back? Please?!  You have no idea how much discipline it took for me to actually knit this all the way through with all of you.  I had 6 other projects that I took with me- every time I piked up the Olga''s Vest they would cry my name.  But, I stuck with it, and then some!\r\n\r\nHere are the final photos of my vest- before I show you... there is good new and bad news.  The good news- I lost weight in Israel because I am allergic to tomatoes and <strong>everything</strong> has tomatoes.  The bad news- my Olga''s Vest doesn''t fit me anymore.  Boohoo- I''m crying inside... Haha! I love my tomato allergy.... sometimes....\r\n\r\nSo I have a medium sized dress form that I photographed the vest on, but I had to do some serious pinning and pulling so that it wouldn''t fall off of her.  Here are the photos!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2201" rel="attachment wp-att-2201"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2201" title="front" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/front-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2200" rel="attachment wp-att-2200"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2200" title="back" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/back-322x500.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI forgot to tell you that I dropped the KidSilk Haze for the button band.  I''m not in love with the look, but I like it a lot and I''m pretty happy.  Plus this whole project was an exercise in discipline.  That''s a good thing.\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of images of the slit that I LOVE! I added a couple buttons for two reasons- it adds a little extra somethin'' somethin'' and also just in case one of the buttons falls off the button band I have an extra one hiding in plain sight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2203" rel="attachment wp-att-2203"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2203" title="slit" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2202" rel="attachment wp-att-2202"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2202" title="slit 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-2-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hoped you all liked my vest and I can''t wait for you all to share your WIPs and FOs on Ravely!  I would love to see what you all have done and the progress you have made!\r\n\r\nAnother note- I am no longer working at the shop and will have plenty of more time for all the blogging I have been wanting to do.  I had a goal of blogging once a week- but I think I will now have time for more than that.  No promises, but I am going to try very hard!', 'Olga''s Vest the Finale.... show and tell', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2074-revision-6', '', '', '2012-10-02 09:04:24', '2012-10-02 16:04:24', '', 2074, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2074-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2221, 2, '2012-10-02 09:04:35', '2012-10-02 16:04:35', 'Sorry it took me so long to get settled in back home.  What a nightmare of a trip that was- after missing our flight (you already knew) we got rescheduled for a flight 2 days later.  Then they delayed that flight which made us miss our connection in Toronto and there weren''t any other flights leaving that night.  So we had to spend the night there.... what a mess!  But, my sister and I are finally home and there is tons to catch up on!\r\n\r\nI finally finished my Olga''s Vest! Yay! Can I get a pat on the back? Please?!  You have no idea how much discipline it took for me to actually knit this all the way through with all of you.  I had 6 other projects that I took with me- every time I piked up the Olga''s Vest they would cry my name.  But, I stuck with it, and then some!\r\n\r\nHere are the final photos of my vest- before I show you... there is good new and bad news.  The good news- I lost weight in Israel because I am allergic to tomatoes and <strong>everything</strong> has tomatoes.  The bad news- my Olga''s Vest doesn''t fit me anymore.  Boohoo- I''m crying inside... Haha! I love my tomato allergy.... sometimes....\r\n\r\nSo I have a medium sized dress form that I photographed the vest on, but I had to do some serious pinning and pulling so that it wouldn''t fall off of her.  Here are the photos!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2201" rel="attachment wp-att-2201"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2201" title="front" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/front-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2200" rel="attachment wp-att-2200"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2200" title="back" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/back-322x500.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI forgot to tell you that I dropped the KidSilk Haze for the button band.  I''m not in love with the look, but I like it a lot and I''m pretty happy.  Plus this whole project was an exercise in discipline.  That''s a good thing.\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of images of the slit that I LOVE! I added a couple buttons for two reasons- it adds a little extra somethin'' somethin'' and also just in case one of the buttons falls off the button band I have an extra one hiding in plain sight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2203" rel="attachment wp-att-2203"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2203" title="slit" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2202" rel="attachment wp-att-2202"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2202" title="slit 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/slit-2-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hoped you all liked my vest and I can''t wait for you all to share your WIPs and FOs on Ravely!  I would love to see what you all have done and the progress you have made!\r\n\r\nAnother note- I am no longer working at the shop and will have plenty of more time for all the blogging I have been wanting to do.  I had a goal of blogging once a week- but I think I will now have time for more than that.  No promises, but I am going to try very hard!', 'Olga''s Vest the Finale.... show and tell', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2074-revision', '', '', '2012-10-02 09:04:35', '2012-10-02 16:04:35', '', 2074, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2074-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2225, 2, '2012-10-02 09:19:42', '2012-10-02 16:19:42', '', 'Final Metal Cast Buckle', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'final-metal-cast-buckle', '', '', '2012-10-02 09:19:42', '2012-10-02 16:19:42', '', 1017, 'http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Metal-Cast-Buckle.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(2232, 2, '2012-10-02 09:41:58', '2012-10-02 16:41:58', 'Remember last year when I went to the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/12/the-renegade-craft-fair-comes-to-la-part-i-of-ii/">Renegade Craft Fair</a>?  I titled the blog post part I of II... well finally after many months of waiting I am posting part II.  Why so long you ask? Ah! Good question!\r\n\r\nThe very last vendor I met at the Renegade Craft Fair was a company called Metalcast Kits.  They specialize in casting customized belt buckles.  What?! Yes! The possibilities are endless.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0215/" rel="attachment wp-att-2222"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2222 aligncenter" title="DSC_0215" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0215-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0210/" rel="attachment wp-att-2223"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2223 aligncenter" title="DSC_0210" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0210-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter seeing a few of the buckles on display I was sold! I thought I''m going to make a ton of these- all knitting themed!  Well after I got home I realized how difficult of a task it was to get even one done... I mean c''mon it took me about eight months just to finish carving out my buckle.  After many sketches and scrapped wax pieces (good thing they gave me extra), I finally came up with this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0039-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2224"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2224 aligncenter" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow coming up with the idea was pretty easy- P2tog, that''s my license plate number.  But carving out every nook and cranny of this piece of wax was going to be the hard part.  I had no idea what ind of project I had gotten myself into.  Because of the complexity of the design it took me FOREVER, plus one day!  But I don''t regret it one bit because this is what I have to show for my hard work:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/final-metal-cast-buckle/" rel="attachment wp-att-2225"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2225 aligncenter" title="Final Metal Cast Buckle" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Metal-Cast-Buckle-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love this thing!  Hopefully you''ll catch me wearing it around.  The belt I have for it is too big right now- so I have to wait until I find another one that''s smaller.\r\n\r\nIf you missed the <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/losangeles-holiday-info">Renegade Craft Fair</a> last year, not to worry.  It''s coming again and pretty soon too.  Right before the holiday season- so it will be perfect for getting some really great handmade gifts!  It will be in the Los Angeles Historic Park on December 8 + 9.  If you don''t live in LA, they travel around from city to city- usually the vendors aren''t the same they are more local to the area in the city which they are exhibiting.  But sometimes they do make the trek far far away.  The point is, you never know what you''re going to find there.  Plus- they have food trunks... YUM!', 'Renegade Craft Fair part II of II - Metalcast!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1017-revision-2', '', '', '2012-10-02 09:41:58', '2012-10-02 16:41:58', '', 1017, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/1017-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2233, 2, '2012-10-02 09:42:03', '2012-10-02 16:42:03', 'Remember last year when I went to the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/12/the-renegade-craft-fair-comes-to-la-part-i-of-ii/">Renegade Craft Fair</a>?  I titled the blog post part I of II... well finally after many months of waiting I am posting part II.  Why so long you ask? Ah! Good question!\r\n\r\nThe very last vendor I met at the Renegade Craft Fair was a company called Metalcast Kits.  They specialize in casting customized belt buckles.  What?! Yes! The possibilities are endless.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0215/" rel="attachment wp-att-2222"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2222 aligncenter" title="DSC_0215" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0215-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0210/" rel="attachment wp-att-2223"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2223 aligncenter" title="DSC_0210" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0210-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter seeing a few of the buckles on display I was sold! I thought I''m going to make a ton of these- all knitting themed!  Well after I got home I realized how difficult of a task it was to get even one done... I mean c''mon it took me about eight months just to finish carving out my buckle.  After many sketches and scrapped wax pieces (good thing they gave me extra), I finally came up with this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0039-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2224"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2224 aligncenter" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow coming up with the idea was pretty easy- P2tog, that''s my license plate number.  But carving out every nook and cranny of this piece of wax was going to be the hard part.  I had no idea what ind of project I had gotten myself into.  Because of the complexity of the design it took me FOREVER, plus one day!  But I don''t regret it one bit because this is what I have to show for my hard work:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/final-metal-cast-buckle/" rel="attachment wp-att-2225"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2225 aligncenter" title="Final Metal Cast Buckle" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Metal-Cast-Buckle-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love this thing!  Hopefully you''ll catch me wearing it around.  The belt I have for it is too big right now- so I have to wait until I find another one that''s smaller.\r\n\r\nIf you missed the <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/losangeles-holiday-info">Renegade Craft Fair</a> last year, not to worry.  It''s coming again and pretty soon too.  Right before the holiday season- so it will be perfect for getting some really great handmade gifts!  It will be in the Los Angeles Historic Park on December 8 + 9.  If you don''t live in LA, they travel around from city to city- usually the vendors aren''t the same they are more local to the area in the city which they are exhibiting.  But sometimes they do make the trek far far away.  The point is, you never know what you''re going to find there.  Plus- they have food trunks... YUM!', 'Renegade Craft Fair part II of II - Metalcast!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1017-revision-3', '', '', '2012-10-02 09:42:03', '2012-10-02 16:42:03', '', 1017, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/1017-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2234, 2, '2012-10-02 10:00:54', '2012-10-02 17:00:54', 'Remember last year when I went to the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/12/the-renegade-craft-fair-comes-to-la-part-i-of-ii/">Renegade Craft Fair</a>?  I titled the blog post part I of II... well finally after many months of waiting I am posting part II.  Why so long you ask? Ah! Good question!\r\n\r\nThe very last vendor I met at the Renegade Craft Fair was a company called Metalcast Kits.  They specialize in casting customized belt buckles.  What?! Yes! The possibilities are endless.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0215/" rel="attachment wp-att-2222"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2222 aligncenter" title="DSC_0215" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0215-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0210/" rel="attachment wp-att-2223"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2223 aligncenter" title="DSC_0210" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0210-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter seeing a few of the buckles on display I was sold! I thought I''m going to make a ton of these- all knitting themed!  Well after I got home I realized how difficult of a task it was to get even one done... I mean c''mon it took me about eight months just to finish carving out my buckle.  After many sketches and scrapped wax pieces (good thing they gave me extra), I finally came up with this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0039-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2224"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2224 aligncenter" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow coming up with the idea was pretty easy- P2tog, that''s my license plate number.  But carving out every nook and cranny of this piece of wax was going to be the hard part.  I had no idea what ind of project I had gotten myself into.  Because of the complexity of the design it took me FOREVER, plus one day!  But I don''t regret it one bit because this is what I have to show for my hard work:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/final-metal-cast-buckle/" rel="attachment wp-att-2225"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2225 aligncenter" title="Final Metal Cast Buckle" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Metal-Cast-Buckle-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love this thing!  Hopefully you''ll catch me wearing it around.  The belt I have for it is too big right now- so I have to wait until I find another one that''s smaller.\r\n\r\nIf you missed the <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/losangeles-holiday-info">Renegade Craft Fair</a> last year, not to worry.  It''s coming again and pretty soon too.  Right before the holiday season- so it will be perfect for getting some really great handmade gifts!  It will be in the Los Angeles Historic Park on December 8 + 9.  If you don''t live in LA, they travel around from city to city- usually the vendors aren''t the same they are more local to the area in the city which they are exhibiting.  But sometimes they do make the trek far far away.  The point is, you never know what you''re going to find there.  Plus- they have food trunks... YUM!', 'Renegade Craft Fair part II of II - Metalcast!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1017-revision-4', '', '', '2012-10-02 10:00:54', '2012-10-02 17:00:54', '', 1017, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/1017-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2236, 2, '2013-01-09 11:46:43', '2013-01-09 19:46:43', '<p style="text-align: center;">Once upon a time this was a free pattern... but the site that was hosting it changed a few things around and the pattern was lost.  But now its back baby! And its still free :) Just click on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/no-purl-beanie">this link</a> to download and knit at your pleasure! Happy knitting!!!</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/01/no-purl-beanie-back-by-popular-demand/npb1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2814"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2814" title="npb1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/npb1.jpg" alt="" width="452" height="680" /></a></p>', 'No Purl Beanie - back by popular demand', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'no-purl-beanie-back-by-popular-demand', '', '', '2014-08-26 15:42:10', '2014-08-26 22:42:10', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2236', 24, 'post', '', 3),
(2238, 2, '2013-03-28 09:30:08', '2013-03-28 16:30:08', 'Last summer I came across a Facebook post by <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a> promoting the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperPhine?ref=shop_sugg#">Esty shop PaperPhine</a>.  I was so intrigued by what I saw that I had to have it.  It reminded me a lot of <a href="http://habutextiles.com/yarn">Habu Textiles</a> (a personal favorite), but made out of paper!  I contacted Linda, owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperPhine?ref=shop_sugg#">PaperPhine</a>, and ordered some of her yarn.  She was nice enough to include some extra samples of her other yarns as well.  Here is what she sent me:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/paperphine-products/paperphine1/" rel="attachment wp-att-3121"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3121" title="PaperPhine1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PaperPhine1.png" alt="" width="500" height="136" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/paperphine-products/paperphine2/" rel="attachment wp-att-3122"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3122" title="PaperPhine2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PaperPhine2.png" alt="" width="500" height="136" /></a>\r\n\r\nI wasn''t sure what to expect when I ordered this yarn.... the only thing I knew I could expect was something very very unusual.  The PaperPhine yarns range from a cobweb weight all the way through a flatter ribbon/raffia type yarn that is heavier and closer to a chunky weight.  Each yarn has a unique texture and feel... even though they are all 100% paper!  How does she do it?!  In addition to all the weights and textures the colors are amazing! She has everything from neutrals to lime green! Wow!\r\n\r\nI am still playing around with this yarn.  I started crocheting it, I thought crochet might be a little more forgiving.  I''m not sure what I''m making yet.... it looks like it might end up being a market bag or a bowl-like object.  We''ll see... I''ll keep you posted on any progress.  I have the most of the lace weight, so I might make something like a lace shawl with it.... still not sure.  It''ll be a very fun experiment.  I might make coasters out of the rest, that seems like it would be interesting.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/paperphine-products/dsc_0001-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-3123"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3123" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/DSC_0001-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe one thing you wouldn''t expect from these products is strength, but I am here to tell you first hand, this stuff is strong and sturdy!  Just don''t use your fabric scissors to cut it, because technically its paper... I wouldn''t want to take any chances of dulling my scissors by cutting paper (yarn).  I haven''t tried blocking or washing these yarns yet, but it seems like it would hold up pretty well to water and heat.  I''ll keep you posted on this as well.\r\n\r\nAre you intrigued by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperPhine?ref=shop_sugg#">PaperPhine</a> but not sure this is the right yarn for your knitting or crochet? No problem! Linda has an AWESOME and inspiring <a href="http://www.paperphine.com/">blog</a> where she discusses all kinds of uses for her products beyond knitting and crochet.\r\n<div align="center">\r\n<table width="200" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap">\r\n<div style="margin-right: 3px; margin-top: 2px; background-color: #009900;"><a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/visitor/email1_trans.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></td>\r\n<td nowrap="nowrap" width="100%"><a style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; color: #009900;" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=palkgckab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1110322785295" target="_blank">Sign-up for my Email Newsletters!</a></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="padding-top: 5px;" align="center"><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/safe_subscribe_logo.gif" alt="" width="168" height="14" border="0" /></div>', 'Paperphine Products', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paperphine-products', '', '', '2013-03-27 14:20:39', '2013-03-27 21:20:39', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2238', 24, 'post', '', 0),
(2243, 2, '2013-01-16 09:30:38', '2013-01-16 17:30:38', 'Have you heard?  Craftsy is hosting another Mystery KAL!  Join the Craftsy Mystery Knit-Along and get access to an exclusive shawl workshop designed by yours truly.  Each Knit-Along includes one skein of yarn specifically selected with enough yardage to complete the project. With my guidance, knitters of all levels will be able to participate and enjoy the workshop. The most exciting thing about the project is that the yarn and pattern are a surprise and you get to knit-along with the Craftsy community.  Click <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/deals/mystery-workshop-club-february/1756?ext=GraceAkhrem_Craftsy&amp;utm_source=Craftsy-Blogger_General&amp;utm_medium=Deals&amp;utm_campaign=Sympoz">here</a> to sign-up!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/01/craftsy-mystery-kal/mystery_knit_february_single/" rel="attachment wp-att-2829"><img class="aligncenter" title="mystery_knit_february_single" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mystery_knit_february_single.jpg" alt="" width="570" height="273" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI''m not allowed to say anything about the pattern except for that it is a shawl.  But I want you all to be assured that a lot of time and planning went into the design of this pattern and workshop and I can <em>almost </em>guarantee that you will all love the yarn and pattern!', 'Craftsy Mystery KAL', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'craftsy-mystery-kal', '', '', '2013-01-15 12:20:29', '2013-01-15 20:20:29', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2243', 24, 'post', '', 12),
(2248, 2, '2012-10-10 08:00:18', '2012-10-10 15:00:18', 'Why? Because I usually do some sort of give-away... right?!  So here I am in Florida and there won''t be anytime for blogging... and there might not even be wifi where I am staying. I''m at my grandmother''s house- where the knitting all started.  And then Fri, Sat, Sun I will be at <a href="https://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> for a trunk show! Yay!  I have never been to this shop before but I am very excited to go and see all the lovely and exclusive yarns Susan carries.  I know she has very special things there.  I wonder if I will have enough room in my suitcase...\r\n\r\nAnyway- if you are going to be in the area, make sure you stop by A Good Yarn and say hello!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoving right along, I promised you a give-away right?!  So here it is- one lucky winner will get two hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a>  (100% wool, 108 yards) in the color 8203 Foliage as well as a PDF of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-leaf-ascot">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern to go along with the yarn.  And you know I always throw in some fun goodies to go with these prizes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/its-a-good-thing-when-i-go-out-of-town/kollage-give-away-for-blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-2254"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2254" title="Kollage-Give-away-for-blog" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-Give-away-for-blog-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo... how to win?!  All you have to do is make sure you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> (or both to increase your chances).  To find out if you win check back on Wednesday October 17th- I will announce the winner on my blog.  If the winner doesn''t claim their prize within three days I will announce another winner.  So make sure you check back and continue checking back... just in case!  Good luck to everyone!!!', 'It''s a good thing when I go out of town', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-a-good-thing-when-i-go-out-of-town', '', '', '2012-10-07 16:37:43', '2012-10-07 23:37:43', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2248', 24, 'post', '', 21),
(2252, 2, '2012-10-02 10:00:59', '2012-10-02 17:00:59', 'Remember last year when I went to the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/12/the-renegade-craft-fair-comes-to-la-part-i-of-ii/">Renegade Craft Fair</a>?  I titled the blog post part I of II... well finally after many months of waiting I am posting part II.  Why so long you ask? Ah! Good question!\r\n\r\nThe very last vendor I met at the Renegade Craft Fair was a company called Metalcast Kits.  They specialize in casting customized belt buckles.  What?! Yes! The possibilities are endless.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0215/" rel="attachment wp-att-2222"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2222 aligncenter" title="DSC_0215" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0215-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0210/" rel="attachment wp-att-2223"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2223 aligncenter" title="DSC_0210" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0210-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter seeing a few of the buckles on display I was sold! I thought I''m going to make a ton of these- all knitting themed!  Well after I got home I realized how difficult of a task it was to get even one done... I mean c''mon it took me about eight months just to finish carving out my buckle.  After many sketches and scrapped wax pieces (good thing they gave me extra), I finally came up with this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0039-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2224"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2224 aligncenter" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow coming up with the idea was pretty easy- P2tog, that''s my license plate number.  But carving out every nook and cranny of this piece of wax was going to be the hard part.  I had no idea what ind of project I had gotten myself into.  Because of the complexity of the design it took me FOREVER, plus one day!  But I don''t regret it one bit because this is what I have to show for my hard work:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/final-metal-cast-buckle/" rel="attachment wp-att-2225"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2225 aligncenter" title="Final Metal Cast Buckle" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Metal-Cast-Buckle-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love this thing!  Hopefully you''ll catch me wearing it around.  The belt I have for it is too big right now- so I have to wait until I find another one that''s smaller.\r\n\r\nIf you missed the <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/losangeles-holiday-info">Renegade Craft Fair</a> last year, not to worry.  It''s coming again and pretty soon too.  Right before the holiday season- so it will be perfect for getting some really great handmade gifts!  It will be in the Los Angeles Historic Park on December 8 + 9.  If you don''t live in LA, they travel around from city to city- usually the vendors aren''t the same they are more local to the area in the city which they are exhibiting.  But sometimes they do make the trek far far away.  The point is, you never know what you''re going to find there.  Plus- they have food trunks... YUM!', 'Renegade Craft Fair part II of II - Metalcast!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1017-revision-5', '', '', '2012-10-02 10:00:59', '2012-10-02 17:00:59', '', 1017, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/1017-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2253, 2, '2012-10-05 13:11:32', '2012-10-05 20:11:32', 'Remember last year when I went to the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/12/the-renegade-craft-fair-comes-to-la-part-i-of-ii/">Renegade Craft Fair</a>?  I titled the blog post part I of II... well finally after many months of waiting I am posting part II.  Why so long you ask? Ah! Good question!\r\n\r\nThe very last vendor I met at the Renegade Craft Fair was a company called Metalcast Kits.  They specialize in casting customized belt buckles.  What?! Yes! The possibilities are endless.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0215/" rel="attachment wp-att-2222"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2222 aligncenter" title="DSC_0215" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0215-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0210/" rel="attachment wp-att-2223"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2223 aligncenter" title="DSC_0210" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0210-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter seeing a few of the buckles on display I was sold! I thought I''m going to make a ton of these- all knitting themed!  Well after I got home I realized how difficult of a task it was to get even one done... I mean c''mon it took me about eight months just to finish carving out my buckle.  After many sketches and scrapped wax pieces (good thing they gave me extra), I finally came up with this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/dsc_0039-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2224"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2224 aligncenter" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow coming up with the idea was pretty easy- P2tog, that''s my license plate number.  But carving out every nook and cranny of this piece of wax was going to be the hard part.  I had no idea what ind of project I had gotten myself into.  Because of the complexity of the design it took me FOREVER, plus one day!  But I don''t regret it one bit because this is what I have to show for my hard work:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/renegade-craft-fair-part-ii-of-ii-metalcast/final-metal-cast-buckle/" rel="attachment wp-att-2225"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2225 aligncenter" title="Final Metal Cast Buckle" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Metal-Cast-Buckle-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love this thing!  Hopefully you''ll catch me wearing it around.  The belt I have for it is too big right now- so I have to wait until I find another one that''s smaller.\r\n\r\nIf you missed the <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/losangeles-holiday-info">Renegade Craft Fair</a> last year, not to worry.  It''s coming again and pretty soon too.  Right before the holiday season- so it will be perfect for getting some really great handmade gifts!  It will be in the Los Angeles Historic Park on December 8 + 9.  If you don''t live in LA, they travel around from city to city- usually the vendors aren''t the same they are more local to the area in the city which they are exhibiting.  But sometimes they do make the trek far far away.  The point is, you never know what you''re going to find there.  Plus- they have food trunks... YUM!\r\n\r\nIf you''re not on the mailing list then you missed the newsletter with the 3 day sale!  But don''t worry! You can sign-up for the newsletter <a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001_Sihum3TrbNlrxTKGTE-Nw%3D%3D">here</a>.  I am having a mini-sale! Only three patterns, only three days! Now it''s only two days!  Save 15% when you use the Ravelry coupon code <strong>FallAccesoriesSale!!!</strong> on <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/">Olana Slouch</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a>, and <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/">Bumble Stripes</a> now through Sunday, October 7th, 2012 by 11:59pm Pacific Time.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olana-slouch/olana-slouch-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2078"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2078" title="Olana-Slouch-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Olana-Slouch-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/walts-tangled-cables-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2091"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2091" title="Walt''s-Tangled-Cables-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Walts-Tangled-Cables-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bumble-stripes/bumble-stripes-promo/" rel="attachment wp-att-2088"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2088" title="Bumble-Stripes-Promo" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bumble-Stripes-Promo-250x250.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Renegade Craft Fair part II of II - Metalcast!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1017-revision-6', '', '', '2012-10-05 13:11:32', '2012-10-05 20:11:32', '', 1017, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/1017-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2262, 2, '2012-10-07 16:36:12', '2012-10-07 23:36:12', 'Why? Because I usually do some sort of give-away... right?!  So here I am in Florida and there won''t be anytime for blogging... and there might not even be wifi where I am staying. I''m at my grandmother''s house- where the knitting all started.  And then Fri, Sat, Sun I will be at <a href="https://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> for a trunk show! Yay!  I have never been to this shop before but I am very excited to go and see all the lovely and exclusive yarns Susan carries.  I know she has very special things there.  I wonder if I will have enough room in my suitcase...\r\n\r\nAnyway- if you are going to be in the area, make sure you stop by A Good Yarn and say hello!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoving right along, I promised you a give-away right?!  So here it is- one lucky winner will get two hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a>  (100% wool, 108 yards) in the color 8203 Foliage as well as a PDF of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-leaf-ascot">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern to go along with the yarn.  And you know I always throw in some fun goodies to go with these prizes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2254" rel="attachment wp-att-2254"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2254" title="Kollage-Give-away-for-blog" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-Give-away-for-blog-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo... how to win?!  All you have to do is make sure you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> (or both to increase your chances).  To find out if you win check back on Tuesday October 16th- I will announce the winner on my blog.  If the winner doesn''t claim their prize within three days I will announce another winner.  So make sure you check back and continue checking back... just in case!  Good luck to everyone!!!', 'It''s a good thing when I go out of town', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2248-revision-4', '', '', '2012-10-07 16:36:12', '2012-10-07 23:36:12', '', 2248, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2248-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2263, 2, '2012-10-07 16:36:16', '2012-10-07 23:36:16', 'Why? Because I usually do some sort of give-away... right?!  So here I am in Florida and there won''t be anytime for blogging... and there might not even be wifi where I am staying. I''m at my grandmother''s house- where the knitting all started.  And then Fri, Sat, Sun I will be at <a href="https://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> for a trunk show! Yay!  I have never been to this shop before but I am very excited to go and see all the lovely and exclusive yarns Susan carries.  I know she has very special things there.  I wonder if I will have enough room in my suitcase...\r\n\r\nAnyway- if you are going to be in the area, make sure you stop by A Good Yarn and say hello!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoving right along, I promised you a give-away right?!  So here it is- one lucky winner will get two hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a>  (100% wool, 108 yards) in the color 8203 Foliage as well as a PDF of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-leaf-ascot">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern to go along with the yarn.  And you know I always throw in some fun goodies to go with these prizes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2254" rel="attachment wp-att-2254"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2254" title="Kollage-Give-away-for-blog" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-Give-away-for-blog-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo... how to win?!  All you have to do is make sure you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> (or both to increase your chances).  To find out if you win check back on Tuesday October 16th- I will announce the winner on my blog.  If the winner doesn''t claim their prize within three days I will announce another winner.  So make sure you check back and continue checking back... just in case!  Good luck to everyone!!!', 'It''s a good thing when I go out of town', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2248-revision-5', '', '', '2012-10-07 16:36:16', '2012-10-07 23:36:16', '', 2248, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2248-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2264, 2, '2012-10-07 16:37:06', '2012-10-07 23:37:06', 'Why? Because I usually do some sort of give-away... right?!  So here I am in Florida and there won''t be anytime for blogging... and there might not even be wifi where I am staying. I''m at my grandmother''s house- where the knitting all started.  And then Fri, Sat, Sun I will be at <a href="https://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> for a trunk show! Yay!  I have never been to this shop before but I am very excited to go and see all the lovely and exclusive yarns Susan carries.  I know she has very special things there.  I wonder if I will have enough room in my suitcase...\r\n\r\nAnyway- if you are going to be in the area, make sure you stop by A Good Yarn and say hello!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoving right along, I promised you a give-away right?!  So here it is- one lucky winner will get two hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a>  (100% wool, 108 yards) in the color 8203 Foliage as well as a PDF of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-leaf-ascot">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern to go along with the yarn.  And you know I always throw in some fun goodies to go with these prizes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2254" rel="attachment wp-att-2254"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2254" title="Kollage-Give-away-for-blog" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-Give-away-for-blog-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo... how to win?!  All you have to do is make sure you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> (or both to increase your chances).  To find out if you win check back on Wednesday October 17th- I will announce the winner on my blog.  If the winner doesn''t claim their prize within three days I will announce another winner.  So make sure you check back and continue checking back... just in case!  Good luck to everyone!!!', 'It''s a good thing when I go out of town', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2248-revision-6', '', '', '2012-10-07 16:37:06', '2012-10-07 23:37:06', '', 2248, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2248-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2265, 2, '2012-10-07 16:37:14', '2012-10-07 23:37:14', 'Why? Because I usually do some sort of give-away... right?!  So here I am in Florida and there won''t be anytime for blogging... and there might not even be wifi where I am staying. I''m at my grandmother''s house- where the knitting all started.  And then Fri, Sat, Sun I will be at <a href="https://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> for a trunk show! Yay!  I have never been to this shop before but I am very excited to go and see all the lovely and exclusive yarns Susan carries.  I know she has very special things there.  I wonder if I will have enough room in my suitcase...\r\n\r\nAnyway- if you are going to be in the area, make sure you stop by A Good Yarn and say hello!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoving right along, I promised you a give-away right?!  So here it is- one lucky winner will get two hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a>  (100% wool, 108 yards) in the color 8203 Foliage as well as a PDF of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-leaf-ascot">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern to go along with the yarn.  And you know I always throw in some fun goodies to go with these prizes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2254" rel="attachment wp-att-2254"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2254" title="Kollage-Give-away-for-blog" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-Give-away-for-blog-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo... how to win?!  All you have to do is make sure you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> (or both to increase your chances).  To find out if you win check back on Wednesday October 17th- I will announce the winner on my blog.  If the winner doesn''t claim their prize within three days I will announce another winner.  So make sure you check back and continue checking back... just in case!  Good luck to everyone!!!', 'It''s a good thing when I go out of town', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2248-revision', '', '', '2012-10-07 16:37:14', '2012-10-07 23:37:14', '', 2248, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2248-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2266, 2, '2012-10-07 16:37:42', '2012-10-07 23:37:42', 'Why? Because I usually do some sort of give-away... right?!  So here I am in Florida and there won''t be anytime for blogging... and there might not even be wifi where I am staying. I''m at my grandmother''s house- where the knitting all started.  And then Fri, Sat, Sun I will be at <a href="https://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> for a trunk show! Yay!  I have never been to this shop before but I am very excited to go and see all the lovely and exclusive yarns Susan carries.  I know she has very special things there.  I wonder if I will have enough room in my suitcase...\r\n\r\nAnyway- if you are going to be in the area, make sure you stop by A Good Yarn and say hello!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoving right along, I promised you a give-away right?!  So here it is- one lucky winner will get two hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a>  (100% wool, 108 yards) in the color 8203 Foliage as well as a PDF of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-leaf-ascot">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern to go along with the yarn.  And you know I always throw in some fun goodies to go with these prizes.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2254" rel="attachment wp-att-2254"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2254" title="Kollage-Give-away-for-blog" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-Give-away-for-blog-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo... how to win?!  All you have to do is make sure you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> (or both to increase your chances).  To find out if you win check back on Wednesday October 17th- I will announce the winner on my blog.  If the winner doesn''t claim their prize within three days I will announce another winner.  So make sure you check back and continue checking back... just in case!  Good luck to everyone!!!', 'It''s a good thing when I go out of town', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2248-revision-2', '', '', '2012-10-07 16:37:42', '2012-10-07 23:37:42', '', 2248, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2248-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2267, 2, '2012-10-07 18:00:47', '2012-10-08 01:00:47', 'Why? Because I usually do some sort of give-away... right?!  So here I am in Florida and there won''t be anytime for blogging... and there might not even be wifi where I am staying. I''m at my grandmother''s house- where the knitting all started.  And then Fri, Sat, Sun I will be at <a href="https://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> for a trunk show! Yay!  I have never been to this shop before but I am very excited to go and see all the lovely and exclusive yarns Susan carries.  I know she has very special things there.  I wonder if I will have enough room in my suitcase...\n\nAnyway- if you are going to be in the area, make sure you stop by A Good Yarn and say hello!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMoving right along, I promised you a give-away right?!  So here it is- one lucky winner will get two hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a>  (100% wool, 108 yards) in the color 8203 Foliage as well as a PDF of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-leaf-ascot">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern to go along with the yarn.  And you know I always throw in some fun goodies to go with these prizes.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/its-a-good-thing-when-i-go-out-of-town/kollage-give-away-for-blog/" rel="attachment wp-att-2254"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2254" title="Kollage-Give-away-for-blog" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-Give-away-for-blog-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo... how to win?!  All you have to do is make sure you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> (or both to increase your chances).  To find out if you win check back on Wednesday October 17th- I will announce the winner on my blog.  If the winner doesn''t claim their prize within three days I will announce another winner.  So make sure you check back and continue checking back... just in case!  Good luck to everyone!!!', 'It''s a good thing when I go out of town', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2248-autosave', '', '', '2012-10-07 18:00:47', '2012-10-08 01:00:47', '', 2248, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2248-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2268, 2, '2012-10-08 11:13:31', '2012-10-08 18:13:31', '<p style="text-align: left;">Well, it happened.  Yes I neglected my blog, but for a good cause.  I was working closely with <a href="http://graphicagenda.com">Graphic Agenda</a> to create a new face for my site.  Here is it!  I am very pleased!  Thank you <a href="http://graphicagenda.com">Graphic Agenda</a>!!!</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">I am always talking about the importance of blocking, I thought that today I would show you why it is so important and talk about one of the many ways of blocking.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">I knit up the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> as a trunk show piece and photographed it before and after blocking.  Here it is:</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Jannas-Tunic-front-prepost-block.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-697" title="Janna''s-Tunic-front-prepost-block" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Jannas-Tunic-front-prepost-block-500x409.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="409" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Jannas-Tunic-back-prepost-block.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-696" title="Janna''s-Tunic-back-prepost-block" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Jannas-Tunic-back-prepost-block-500x409.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="409" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">It is obvious the difference that blocking makes especially with this yarn choice- I used <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/euroflax_sport.shtml">Louet Euroflax Sport</a>.  The Linen yarn is more on the "crunchy" side before blocking and looks all kinky and lumpy.  After blocking the yarn smoothed out and held a beautiful drape.  Another thing that blocking helped was the detail of the stitches, on the left the pleats look lumpy mess, on the right they are beautifully formed pleats.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">I decided to wet block the tunic because the <a href="http://http://louet.com/yarns/euroflax_sport.shtml">Euroflax</a> needs a heavy blocking.  To block this piece I placed it in the washing machine on mini and let it fill up with water.  Then I put in some <a href="http://www.soakwash.com/us/get-soak?cat=3">Soak</a>- the bottle says to put in 5ml for every gallon... I just squeeze the bottle a few times (no worries- if it''s too much it just smells extra good).  Then I let it sit for about 15-20 minutes.  Do not let your machine to agitate.  Even though linen is not a fiber that will felt it will begin to fuzz (very unattractive).  After your garment has <a href="http://http://www.soakwash.com/us/get-soak?cat=3">Soaked</a> for a 15-20 minutes run it through the spin cycle until all the extra water has been removed.  Then I pulled out the garment and gave it a nice good air-whacking (what''s that?) <strong><em>Air -whacking</em></strong><em>:  It''s when you hold the garment by the shoulder straps and flip it over and behind your head.  Then with full force flip it back down so it hits your legs.  Do this a few times to get out all the folds from the spin cycle.</em>  Place it on a hanger and wait for it to dry.  Then depending on the outside temperature you can wear this garment in 3 hours (on a hot hot day) - 48 hours (on a damp and cold day).</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And in the spirit of happy blocking <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic pattern is 15% off on Ravelry</a> with the coupon-code: airwhacking good now through January 31st 11:59 pm PT. Block On!!!</p>', 'The Importance of Blocking!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '695-autosave', '', '', '2012-10-08 11:13:31', '2012-10-08 18:13:31', '', 695, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/695-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2272, 2, '2012-10-14 21:19:50', '2012-10-15 04:19:50', '<h3 class="workshop title">Secrets to Perfect Garment Construction (6 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">In this class we will discuss specific knitting techniques and where to apply them in your knitted garment. We will discuss all the many different increase and decrease options, where to use them and how to use them to create different decorative details. We will cover how to create and customize button-bands and many buttonhole and button-loop options as well as borders, edgings and hems. Most importantly, we will learn how to take a basic garment and convert the shoulder and neck shaping into short-row shaping.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Converting Basic Garment Patterns to Include Short - Row Shaping (2 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">This class covers the basics of short-rows and the difference between traditional short-rows and Japanese short-rows. We will discuss how to convert a basic garment pattern to include short-row shaping in the shoulder and neckline. Together we will convert a basic pattern to include short-rows.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Create Your Own Basic Toe – Up Sock Pattern (4 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">Together we will properly take foot measurements and learn how to check gauge in the round without knitting in the round. In class we will learn the formula to create any toe-up sock for any gauge yarn and any foot measurement. In class we will knit a little mini-sock and learn the following techniques: Crochet provisional cast-on, short-row heel and toe, and elastic bind-off.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Gaugeless Toe – Up Socks (3 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">In this class we will learn how to create a basic customized sock pattern with out foot measurements or a gauge swatch. In class we will knit a little mini-sock and learn the following techniques: Magic eight cast on, short-row heel, and elastic bind-off.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Customized Log Cabin Blanket (5 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">Break away from the traditional log cabin blanket pattern design and create your own. In this class we will cover everything from color theory, gauge, picking up stitches (how many and where), and more. Together each student will choose their yarn for his/her blanket and create a customized design. We will discuss the importance of gauge in this class and learn how to make the student’s specific gauge work for his/her blanket pattern and design. In the last hour of the class we will discuss edging options. We will cover the four following options: Basic, Mitered St.st. &amp; Garter, Short- row, and Mitered short-row.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Modifying a Garment for Your Body &amp; Yarn Choice (3 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">Together we will take an existing garment pattern and learn how to customize the garment for any yarn choice in any gauge and how to create a better fit for your body.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Design Your Own Sweater (6 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">In this class we will learn how to recreate your favorite sweater pattern. We will cover the importance of gauge and correct measurements. Together we will write out a pattern that will recreate your favorite sweater exactly! After class you can apply this technique to any sweater you see in stores.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Mistakes and More Mistakes (5 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">Dropped a stitch? Forgot to cable? Don’t worry! You don’t have to rip out your work. In this class we will cover how to fix all the basic knitting mistakes we all make, such as a slipped stitch, split stitch, dropped stitch. Then once we are comfortable with the basic mistakes, we will learn how to fix a skipped cable, dropped yarn-over, offset lace patterns and more.</p>\r\n<p class="class description"><strong>Finishing School (more info coming soon)</strong></p>', 'Classes', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8-revision-v1', '', '', '2012-10-14 21:19:50', '2012-10-15 04:19:50', '', 8, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/8-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2273, 2, '2012-10-14 21:24:53', '2012-10-15 04:24:53', '<h3 class="workshop title">Secrets to Perfect Garment Construction (6 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">In this class we will discuss specific knitting techniques and where to apply them in your knitted garment. We will discuss all the many different increase and decrease options, where to use them and how to use them to create different decorative details. We will cover how to create and customize button-bands and many buttonhole and button-loop options as well as borders, edgings and hems. Most importantly, we will learn how to take a basic garment and convert the shoulder and neck shaping into short-row shaping.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Converting Basic Garment Patterns to Include Short - Row Shaping (2 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">This class covers the basics of short-rows and the difference between traditional short-rows and Japanese short-rows. We will discuss how to convert a basic garment pattern to include short-row shaping in the shoulder and neckline. Together we will convert a basic pattern to include short-rows.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Create Your Own Basic Toe – Up Sock Pattern (4 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">Together we will properly take foot measurements and learn how to check gauge in the round without knitting in the round. In class we will learn the formula to create any toe-up sock for any gauge yarn and any foot measurement. In class we will knit a little mini-sock and learn the following techniques: Crochet provisional cast-on, short-row heel and toe, and elastic bind-off.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Gaugeless Toe – Up Socks (3 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">In this class we will learn how to create a basic customized sock pattern with out foot measurements or a gauge swatch. In class we will knit a little mini-sock and learn the following techniques: Magic eight cast on, short-row heel, and elastic bind-off.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Customized Log Cabin Blanket (5 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">Break away from the traditional log cabin blanket pattern design and create your own. In this class we will cover everything from color theory, gauge, picking up stitches (how many and where), and more. Together each student will choose their yarn for his/her blanket and create a customized design. We will discuss the importance of gauge in this class and learn how to make the student’s specific gauge work for his/her blanket pattern and design. In the last hour of the class we will discuss edging options. We will cover the four following options: Basic, Mitered St.st. &amp; Garter, Short- row, and Mitered short-row.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Modifying a Garment for Your Body &amp; Yarn Choice (3 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">Together we will take an existing garment pattern and learn how to customize the garment for any yarn choice in any gauge and how to create a better fit for your body.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3 class="workshop title">Design Your Own Sweater (6 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">In this class we will learn how to recreate your favorite sweater pattern. We will cover the importance of gauge and correct measurements. Together we will write out a pattern that will recreate your favorite sweater exactly! After class you can apply this technique to any sweater you see in stores.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Mistakes and More Mistakes (5 hours)</h3>\r\n<p class="class description">Dropped a stitch? Forgot to cable? Don’t worry! You don’t have to rip out your work. In this class we will cover how to fix all the basic knitting mistakes we all make, such as a slipped stitch, split stitch, dropped stitch. We will venture into fearless frogging and tinking as well.  Then once we are comfortable with the basic mistakes, we will learn how to fix a skipped cables, dropped or skipped yarn overs and more!</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Finishing School (more info coming soon)</h3>', 'Classes', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8-revision-v1', '', '', '2012-10-14 21:24:53', '2012-10-15 04:24:53', '', 8, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/8-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2274, 2, '2012-10-23 09:00:56', '2012-10-23 16:00:56', 'Right before my trip to <a href="https://www.agoodyarnsarasota.com/">A Good Yarn</a> in Sarasota, FL, I decided to pack up a new knitting project (of course).  I decided on <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a> because I knew I needed a new one for my trunk show, its portable and I''ve memorized the pattern.  So I picked out this really neat white yarn from my stash that I bought in Athens, Greece when I went there a few years ago.  It is a 100% mercerized cotton with a Greek name that I can neither spell nor pronounce.\r\n\r\nSo I started knitting merrily along and decided that I wanted to knit a <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a> with a huge lace portion, like I have done in the <strong><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/the-many-faces-of-crashing-waves-2/">past</a></strong> by just modifying the depth of the pattern in either the body or the lace section.  So I got started on the lace and since this was my umpteenth <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a>, about 6 rows into the lace I decided I didn''t want to knit this shawl any more.  I just wanted to be done with it.  Yes, that is how many <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a> I have knit- I have memorized that pattern and I''m a little sick of it.  I''m sure you have all had that feeling - "I DO NOT want to kit this any more!" But I have to say- it''s still a great pattern, especially the first 8-10 times. Haha :)\r\n\r\nI decided to cut this <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a> short and end early, I finished off the lace repeat and worked the special short-row bind off.  And this is what I have to show for my work.  I actually really really like it and I don''t think it would look so sweet if it weren''t as small.  I''m pretty happy with the way this little project came out... I might even keep it for myself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/the-laziest-crashing-waves-in-the-world/dsc_0020-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2288"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2288" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0020.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="434" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/the-laziest-crashing-waves-in-the-world/dsc_0010/" rel="attachment wp-att-2287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2287" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0010-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/the-laziest-crashing-waves-in-the-world/dsc_0008-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2286"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2286" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0008-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/the-laziest-crashing-waves-in-the-world/dsc_0007-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2285"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2285" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0007-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/the-laziest-crashing-waves-in-the-world/dsc_0003-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2284"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2284" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0003.jpg" alt="" width="569" height="850" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren''t on my mailing list for my Newsletter than you missed the e-mail blast about the Fingerless Mitts Pattern Sale!  But don''t worry! 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(2277, 2, '2012-10-17 09:08:49', '2012-10-17 16:08:49', 'Last week I went out of town- and we all know what that means... another giveaway!!!  One lucky <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> follower has been chosen to win 2 hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a> and the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/greenleaf-ascot/">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern.  Is it you???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/are-you-the-lucky-winner-of-the-giveaway/kollage-giveaway-for-rav/" rel="attachment wp-att-2278"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2278" title="Kollage-giveaway-for-Rav" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-giveaway-for-Rav.png" alt="" width="498" height="319" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Twitter follower <strong>BeckyinVT </strong>- please send me an <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/contact/">e-email</a> by to claim your prize by Saturday, October 20th by 11:59pm (Pacific Time).  I''m looking forward to hearing from you!  Please claim your prize by the specified date and time, if you don''t unfortunately I will have to choose another winner :(', 'Are you the lucky winner of the giveaway?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'are-you-the-lucky-winner-of-the-giveaway', '', '\nhttp://graceakhrem.com/contact/', '2012-10-17 09:16:36', '2012-10-17 16:16:36', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2277', 24, 'post', '', 0),
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(2280, 2, '2012-10-17 09:08:49', '2012-10-17 16:08:49', 'Last week I went out of town- and we all know what that means... another giveaway!!!  One lucky <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> follower has been chosen to win 2 hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a> and the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/greenleaf-ascot/">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern.  Is it you???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2278" rel="attachment wp-att-2278"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2278" title="Kollage-giveaway-for-Rav" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-giveaway-for-Rav.png" alt="" width="498" height="319" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Twitter follower <strong>BeckyinVT </strong>- please send me an <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/contact/">e-email</a> by to claim your prize by Saturday, October 20th by 11:59pm (Pacific Time).  I''m looking forward to hearing from you!', 'Are you the lucky winner of the giveaway?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2277-revision-2', '', '', '2012-10-17 09:08:49', '2012-10-17 16:08:49', '', 2277, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2277-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2281, 2, '2012-10-17 09:16:26', '2012-10-17 16:16:26', 'Last week I went out of town- and we all know what that means... another giveaway!!!  One lucky <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> follower has been chosen to win 2 hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a> and the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/greenleaf-ascot/">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern.  Is it you???\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/are-you-the-lucky-winner-of-the-giveaway/kollage-giveaway-for-rav/" rel="attachment wp-att-2278"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2278" title="Kollage-giveaway-for-Rav" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-giveaway-for-Rav.png" alt="" width="498" height="319" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCongratulations to Twitter follower <strong>BeckyinVT </strong>- please send me an <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/contact/">e-email</a> by to claim your prize by Saturday, October 20th by 11:59pm (Pacific Time).  I''m looking forward to hearing from you!  Please claim your prize by the specified date and time, if you don''t unfortunately I will have to choose another winner', 'Are you the lucky winner of the giveaway?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2277-autosave', '', '', '2012-10-17 09:16:26', '2012-10-17 16:16:26', '', 2277, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2277-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2282, 2, '2012-10-17 09:08:50', '2012-10-17 16:08:50', 'Last week I went out of town- and we all know what that means... another giveaway!!!  One lucky <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GraceAkhrem">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/GraceAkhrem">Twitter</a> follower has been chosen to win 2 hanks of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-toasty">Kollage Toasty</a> and the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/greenleaf-ascot/">Greenleaf Ascot</a> pattern.  Is it you???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/are-you-the-lucky-winner-of-the-giveaway/kollage-giveaway-for-rav/" rel="attachment wp-att-2278"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2278" title="Kollage-giveaway-for-Rav" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kollage-giveaway-for-Rav.png" alt="" width="498" height="319" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Twitter follower <strong>BeckyinVT </strong>- please send me an <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/contact/">e-email</a> by to claim your prize by Saturday, October 20th by 11:59pm (Pacific Time).  I''m looking forward to hearing from you!', 'Are you the lucky winner of the giveaway?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2277-revision-3', '', '', '2012-10-17 09:08:50', '2012-10-17 16:08:50', '', 2277, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2277-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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But I have to say- it''s still a great pattern, especially the first 8-10 times. Haha :)\r\n\r\nI decided to cut this <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a> short and end early, I finished off the lace repeat and worked the special short-row bind off.  And this is what I have to show for my work.  I actually really really like it and I don''t think it would look so sweet if it weren''t as small.  I''m pretty happy with the way this little project came out... I might even keep it for myself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2288" rel="attachment wp-att-2288"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2288" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0020.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="434" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2287" rel="attachment wp-att-2287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2287" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0010-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2286" rel="attachment wp-att-2286"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2286" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0008-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2285" rel="attachment wp-att-2285"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2285" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0007-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2284" rel="attachment wp-att-2284"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2284" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0003.jpg" alt="" width="569" height="850" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren''t on my mailing list for my Newsletter than you missed the e-mail blast about the Fingerless Mitts Pattern Sale!  But don''t worry! 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But I have to say- it''s still a great pattern, especially the first 8-10 times. Haha :)\r\n\r\nI decided to cut this <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a> short and end early, I finished off the lace repeat and worked the special short-row bind off.  And this is what I have to show for my work.  I actually really really like it and I don''t think it would look so sweet if it weren''t as small.  I''m pretty happy with the way this little project came out... I might even keep it for myself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2288" rel="attachment wp-att-2288"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2288" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0020.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="434" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2287" rel="attachment wp-att-2287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2287" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0010-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2286" rel="attachment wp-att-2286"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2286" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0008-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2285" rel="attachment wp-att-2285"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2285" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0007-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2284" rel="attachment wp-att-2284"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2284" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0003.jpg" alt="" width="569" height="850" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren''t on my mailing list for my Newsletter than you missed the e-mail blast about the Fingerless Mitts Pattern Sale!  But don''t worry! 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But I have to say- it''s still a great pattern, especially the first 8-10 times. Haha :)\r\n\r\nI decided to cut this <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a> short and end early, I finished off the lace repeat and worked the special short-row bind off.  And this is what I have to show for my work.  I actually really really like it and I don''t think it would look so sweet if it weren''t as small.  I''m pretty happy with the way this little project came out... I might even keep it for myself.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2288" rel="attachment wp-att-2288"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2288" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0020.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="434" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2287" rel="attachment wp-att-2287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2287" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0010-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2286" rel="attachment wp-att-2286"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2286" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0008-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2285" rel="attachment wp-att-2285"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2285" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0007-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2284" rel="attachment wp-att-2284"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2284" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0003.jpg" alt="" width="569" height="850" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren''t on my mailing list for my Newsletter than you missed the e-mail blast about the Fingerless Mitts Pattern Sale!  But don''t worry! 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But I have to say- it''s still a great pattern, especially the first 8-10 times. Haha :)\r\n\r\nI decided to cut this <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/crashing-waves/">Crashing Waves</a> short and end early, I finished off the lace repeat and worked the special short-row bind off.  And this is what I have to show for my work.  I actually really really like it and I don''t think it would look so sweet if it weren''t as small.  I''m pretty happy with the way this little project came out... 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Sign-up for my Newsletter <a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001_Sihum3TrbPizw2RpLWvCeyfZtczPtoh24koANWTq0GOPZTOHJYz5kSuzh5oqxk97ZwjT5yD8rMxWRh64walOg%3D%3D">here</a> and here is the information so you don''t miss out on anything!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2301" rel="attachment wp-att-2301"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2301" title="Fingerless-Mitts-Promo1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Fingerless-Mitts-Promo1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="590" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Save 15% on <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ais-rpi03BvBkzd_1gg8TOMz8QbfVZgCgCxDrly2DOEO5El2xu4Ju5oOcScYfMj509MTs1_3v9kyF8Gq3yOQn_-VwJm3Cxyj3qfMOUnbq9z5oGiluRez91I084thBrienEWPss6CcgsJkeLiLZXATg==" shape="rect" target="_blank">Belle Gloves</a>, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ais-rpi03BvBkzd_1gg8TOMz8QbfVZgCgCxDrly2DOEO5El2xu4Ju5oOcScYfMj509MTs1_3v9kyF8Gq3yOQn_-VwJm3Cxyj3qfMOUnbq9z5oGiluRez94RQPz6Xt1c5tW90EZYIWJ0=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Victoria</a>, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ais-rpi03BvBkzd_1gg8TOMz8QbfVZgCgCxDrly2DOEO5El2xu4Ju5oOcScYfMj509MTs1_3v9kyF8Gq3yOQn_-VwJm3Cxyj3qfMOUnbq9z5oGiluRez97oprPU82qWlGIV-vY2aySwwpqLKU03Cqg==" shape="rect" target="_blank">Gig Gloves</a> &amp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ais-rpi03BvBkzd_1gg8TOMz8QbfVZgCgCxDrly2DOEO5El2xu4Ju5oOcScYfMj509MTs1_3v9kyF8Gq3yOQn_-VwJm3Cxyj3qfMOUnbq9z5oGiluRez9wgXJnYDFECgFK8zUeYFBK84QfXRgnsdNVFpsi6NP4XrTxqP0tWwd_I=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Veronica''s Fingerless Mitts</a> when you use the Ravelry coupon code FingerlessMittsSale! by Sunday, November 4th by 11:59pm (PT).  Happy Knitting!!!!\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Laziest Crashing Waves in the World!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2274-revision-3', '', '', '2012-10-21 21:31:36', '2012-10-22 04:31:36', '', 2274, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2274-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2319, 2, '2012-10-27 10:11:38', '2012-10-27 17:11:38', 'Ive been thinking for a while now that we need to start up a <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a> Knit-a-Long.  It''s a fun pattern with an interesting construction.  Top-down with short rows!  We can discuss the KAL <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/grace-akhrem-fans/2330213/1-25#4">here</a> in my Ravelry group.   The KAL will be different from the last in that there is no structure- come and knit as you please.  But definitely let me know if you have any questions.  Lets start next weekend, this should give us all enough time to rummage through our stashes or visit our LYS and get some good yarn!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2318" rel="attachment wp-att-2318"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2318" title="Robin Hood Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Robin-Hood-Primary.jpg" alt="" width="565" height="850" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI want to use the Fibre Co. <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/roadtochina.html">Road to China</a> for my next <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>.... but oh how I love me some <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/terra.html">Terra</a>!  I''m still a little undecided... Which yarn are you thinking of using for your <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>?', 'How about a Robin Hood KAL? - anyone down?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2310-revision-2', '', '', '2012-10-27 10:11:38', '2012-10-27 17:11:38', '', 2310, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2310-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2320, 2, '2012-10-27 10:11:52', '2012-10-27 17:11:52', 'Ive been thinking for a while now that we need to start up a <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a> Knit-a-Long.  It''s a fun pattern with an interesting construction.  Top-down with short rows!  We can discuss the KAL <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/grace-akhrem-fans/2330213/1-25#4">here</a> in my Ravelry group.   The KAL will be different from the last in that there is no structure- come and knit as you please.  But definitely let me know if you have any questions.  Lets start next weekend, this should give us all enough time to rummage through our stashes or visit our LYS and get some good yarn!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2318" rel="attachment wp-att-2318"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2318" title="Robin Hood Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Robin-Hood-Primary.jpg" alt="" width="565" height="850" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI want to use the Fibre Co. <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/roadtochina.html">Road to China</a> for my next <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>.... but oh how I love me some <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/terra.html">Terra</a>!  I''m still a little undecided... Which yarn are you thinking of using for your <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>?', 'How about a Robin Hood KAL? - anyone down?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2310-revision-3', '', '', '2012-10-27 10:11:52', '2012-10-27 17:11:52', '', 2310, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2310-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2321, 2, '2012-11-01 09:00:53', '2012-11-01 16:00:53', 'YUUU-MYYY!  I finally came up with my own baking recipe!  That oven has always been a very mysterious little place for me, but I finally came up with a successful cookie recipe all by myself.  I feel so proud. :)\r\n\r\nSo here is what you need:\r\n\r\n7/8 cup all purpose flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 stick softened unsalted butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup white chocolate chips\r\n\r\n1 tbsp <em>organic </em>dried lavender\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0004-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2324"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2324" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0004-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou can mix all of this using a food processor, but I just did it all by hand... I have to burn all those cookie calories somehow.  It''s not difficult- just requires a little bit of elbow grease.  Combine the flour and sugar into a bowl and mix together.  Then add the softened butter and vanilla extract and mix everything in well.   Then add the 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tbsp dried organic lavender (make sure you use organic- otherwise it most likely is loaded with pesticides) and mix in well.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0008-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2325"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2325" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00081-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm dough into a log that measures about 1.5" in diameter, roll it into some parchment paper and refrigerate for about 45 minutes to an hour.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0009-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2326"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2326" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0009-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nCut log into 1/2" slices.  Lay out 1/2" slices onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will not change color much and will still be soft- don''t worry they are ready and yummy!  This recipe makes approximately 20 cookies.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0017-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2327"><img class="aligncenter" title="DSC_0017" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0017-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n Set them aside to cool, brew yourself a nice hot cuppa tea and enjoy!', 'Lavender White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies', '', '', '2012-10-28 09:06:05', '2012-10-28 16:06:05', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2321', 24, 'post', '', 0),
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(2342, 2, '2012-10-27 13:24:49', '2012-10-27 20:24:49', 'YUUU-MYYY!  I finally came up with my own baking recipe!  That oven has always been a very mysterious little place for me, but I finally came up with a successful cookie recipe all by myself.  I feel so proud. :)\r\n\r\nSo here is what you need:\r\n\r\n1 cup all purpose flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 stick softened unsalted butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup white chocolate chips\r\n\r\n1 tbsp <em>organic </em>dried lavender\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2324" rel="attachment wp-att-2324"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2324" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0004-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou can mix all of this using a food processor, but I just did it all by hand... I have to burn all those cookie calories somehow.  It''s not difficult- just requires a little bit of elbow grease.  Combine the flour and sugar into a bowl and mix together.  Then add the softened butter and vanilla extract and mix everything in well.   Then add the 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tbsp dried organic lavender (make sure you use organic- otherwise it most likely is loaded with pesticides) and mix in well.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2325" rel="attachment wp-att-2325"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2325" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00081-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm dough into a log that measures about 1.5" in diameter, roll it into some parchment paper and refrigerate for about 45 minutes to an hour.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2326" rel="attachment wp-att-2326"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2326" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0009-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nCut log into 1/2" slices.  Lay out 1/2" slices onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will not change color much and will still be soft- don''t worry they are ready and yummy!  This recipe makes approximately 20 cookies.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2327" rel="attachment wp-att-2327"><img class="aligncenter" title="DSC_0017" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0017-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n Set them aside to cool, brew yourself a nice hot cuppa tea and enjoy!', 'Lavender White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2321-revision-5', '', '', '2012-10-27 13:24:49', '2012-10-27 20:24:49', '', 2321, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2321-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2343, 2, '2012-10-27 13:25:35', '2012-10-27 20:25:35', 'YUUU-MYYY!  I finally came up with my own baking recipe!  That oven has always been a very mysterious little place for me, but I finally came up with a successful cookie recipe all by myself.  I feel so proud. :)\r\n\r\nSo here is what you need:\r\n\r\n1 cup all purpose flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 stick softened unsalted butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup white chocolate chips\r\n\r\n1 tbsp <em>organic </em>dried lavender\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2324" rel="attachment wp-att-2324"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2324" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0004-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou can mix all of this using a food processor, but I just did it all by hand... I have to burn all those cookie calories somehow.  It''s not difficult- just requires a little bit of elbow grease.  Combine the flour and sugar into a bowl and mix together.  Then add the softened butter and vanilla extract and mix everything in well.   Then add the 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tbsp dried organic lavender (make sure you use organic- otherwise it most likely is loaded with pesticides) and mix in well.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2325" rel="attachment wp-att-2325"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2325" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00081-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm dough into a log that measures about 1.5" in diameter, roll it into some parchment paper and refrigerate for about 45 minutes to an hour.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2326" rel="attachment wp-att-2326"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2326" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0009-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nCut log into 1/2" slices.  Lay out 1/2" slices onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will not change color much and will still be soft- don''t worry they are ready and yummy!  This recipe makes approximately 20 cookies.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2327" rel="attachment wp-att-2327"><img class="aligncenter" title="DSC_0017" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0017-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n Set them aside to cool, brew yourself a nice hot cuppa tea and enjoy!', 'Lavender White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2321-revision-6', '', '', '2012-10-27 13:25:35', '2012-10-27 20:25:35', '', 2321, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2321-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2344, 2, '2012-10-27 19:06:09', '2012-10-28 02:06:09', 'YUUU-MYYY!  I finally came up with my own baking recipe!  That oven has always been a very mysterious little place for me, but I finally came up with a successful cookie recipe all by myself.  I feel so proud. :)\n\nSo here is what you need:\n\n1 cup all purpose flour\n\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\n\n1 stick softened unsalted butter\n\n1 tsp vanilla extract\n\n1/2 cup white chocolate chips\n\n1 tbsp <em>organic </em>dried lavender\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0004-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2324"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2324" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0004-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\nYou can mix all of this using a food processor, but I just did it all by hand... I have to burn all those cookie calories somehow.  It''s not difficult- just requires a little bit of elbow grease.  Combine the flour and sugar into a bowl and mix together.  Then add the softened butter and vanilla extract and mix everything in well.   Then add the 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tbsp dried organic lavender (make sure you use organic- otherwise it most likely is loaded with pesticides) and mix in well.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0008-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2325"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2325" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00081-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\nForm dough into a log that measures about 1.5" in diameter, roll it into some parchment paper and refrigerate for about 45 minutes to an hour.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0009-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2326"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2326" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0009-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\nCut log into 1/2" slices.  Lay out 1/2" slices onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will not change color much and will still be soft- don''t worry they are ready and yummy!  This recipe makes approximately 20 cookies.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0017-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2327"><img class="aligncenter" title="DSC_0017" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0017-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\n Set them aside to cool, brew yourself a nice hot cuppa tea and enjoy!', 'Lavender White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2321-autosave', '', '', '2012-10-27 19:06:09', '2012-10-28 02:06:09', '', 2321, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2321-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2345, 2, '2012-10-27 13:25:35', '2012-10-27 20:25:35', 'YUUU-MYYY!  I finally came up with my own baking recipe!  That oven has always been a very mysterious little place for me, but I finally came up with a successful cookie recipe all by myself.  I feel so proud. :)\r\n\r\nSo here is what you need:\r\n\r\n1 cup all purpose flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 stick softened unsalted butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup white chocolate chips\r\n\r\n1 tbsp <em>organic </em>dried lavender\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0004-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2324"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2324" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0004-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou can mix all of this using a food processor, but I just did it all by hand... I have to burn all those cookie calories somehow.  It''s not difficult- just requires a little bit of elbow grease.  Combine the flour and sugar into a bowl and mix together.  Then add the softened butter and vanilla extract and mix everything in well.   Then add the 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tbsp dried organic lavender (make sure you use organic- otherwise it most likely is loaded with pesticides) and mix in well.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0008-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2325"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2325" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00081-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm dough into a log that measures about 1.5" in diameter, roll it into some parchment paper and refrigerate for about 45 minutes to an hour.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0009-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2326"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2326" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0009-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nCut log into 1/2" slices.  Lay out 1/2" slices onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will not change color much and will still be soft- don''t worry they are ready and yummy!  This recipe makes approximately 20 cookies.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0017-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2327"><img class="aligncenter" title="DSC_0017" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0017-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n Set them aside to cool, brew yourself a nice hot cuppa tea and enjoy!', 'Lavender White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2321-revision', '', '', '2012-10-27 13:25:35', '2012-10-27 20:25:35', '', 2321, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2321-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2346, 2, '2012-10-28 09:06:04', '2012-10-28 16:06:04', 'YUUU-MYYY!  I finally came up with my own baking recipe!  That oven has always been a very mysterious little place for me, but I finally came up with a successful cookie recipe all by myself.  I feel so proud. :)\r\n\r\nSo here is what you need:\r\n\r\n7/8 cup all purpose flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 stick softened unsalted butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup white chocolate chips\r\n\r\n1 tbsp <em>organic </em>dried lavender\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0004-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2324"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2324" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0004-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nYou can mix all of this using a food processor, but I just did it all by hand... I have to burn all those cookie calories somehow.  It''s not difficult- just requires a little bit of elbow grease.  Combine the flour and sugar into a bowl and mix together.  Then add the softened butter and vanilla extract and mix everything in well.   Then add the 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tbsp dried organic lavender (make sure you use organic- otherwise it most likely is loaded with pesticides) and mix in well.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0008-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2325"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2325" title="DSC_0008" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00081-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm dough into a log that measures about 1.5" in diameter, roll it into some parchment paper and refrigerate for about 45 minutes to an hour.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0009-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2326"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2326" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0009-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nCut log into 1/2" slices.  Lay out 1/2" slices onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will not change color much and will still be soft- don''t worry they are ready and yummy!  This recipe makes approximately 20 cookies.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/lavender-white-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/dsc_0017-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2327"><img class="aligncenter" title="DSC_0017" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0017-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n Set them aside to cool, brew yourself a nice hot cuppa tea and enjoy!', 'Lavender White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2321-revision-2', '', '', '2012-10-28 09:06:04', '2012-10-28 16:06:04', '', 2321, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/2321-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2348, 2, '2012-11-03 09:30:06', '2012-11-03 16:30:06', 'Lets help raise crochet awareness!!! The <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/index.html">Yarn Bombing Los Angeles</a> group has been invited to bomb the entire facade of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/index.html">Craft and Folk Art Museum</a> on the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a>.  This is such a big deal!  Wilshire Boulevard is a major street and thousands of locals and tourists visit the street every day for work, appointments, museums, food trucks and more! How could you not want to be a part of this?!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/yarn-bombing-la-call-for-entries/attachment/7193355/" rel="attachment wp-att-2360"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2360" title="7193355" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7193355.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" /></a>\r\n\r\nDon''t worry there is plenty of time to crochet a square and learn to crochet a square- the finished squares aren''t due until March 1, 2013.  So don''t stress yourself out, knit those holiday gifts and take your time.  All the squares must be 5" x 5" in the following colors: bright orange, white, bright green or cyan.  Here is the <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/call-for-entry.html">page</a> with all the details.  You can also visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarn-Bombing-Los-Angeles/203525286331494?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts">Facebook</a> page.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/yarn-bombing-la-call-for-entries/attachment/1899987/" rel="attachment wp-att-2359"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2359" title="1899987" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1899987.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="211" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have already gotten started on my squares... so far I have only crocheted one :).  If you forgot how to crochet a granny square, there is a fabulous tutorial on the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">Purl Bee blog</a> for a basic and traditional square (my favorite).  You don''t have to get fancy, just pump em'' out- they need thousands.  They don''t have to be perfect, so this is a great opportunity for you to practice crochet and granny squares.  Here is a photo of my single crocheted square, it''s an experiment, but I did use an awesome yarn, <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/rambouillet-wool">Sincere Sheep Equity Sport</a>! (In a singing voice) Looooooove iiiittt!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/yarn-bombing-la-call-for-entries/dsc_0020-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2361"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2361" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_0020-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nI hope each and every one of you can find the time to do at least one square! Major brownie points if you do :) Happy crocheting!! Oh and make sure you shoot the LA Yarn Bombers an email if you are going to send in any squares... they would like to know and give you the  credit!', 'Yarn Bombing LA - Call for Entries!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'yarn-bombing-la-call-for-entries', '', '', '2012-11-02 14:26:58', '2012-11-02 21:26:58', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2348', 24, 'post', '', 1),
(2350, 2, '2012-11-07 09:00:06', '2012-11-07 17:00:06', 'My idea of a perfect Sunday is sleeping in a little, making a nice healthy breakfast at home, going to the flea market in West Hollywood for a little shopping, going over to <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s on Third</a> for lunch and then heading home to veg out on the couch knitting and movies for the rest of the day and maybe eating a cupcake or two that I just had to take home from <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s</a>.  Last Sunday came pretty close, Rory and I headed over to the <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a>.... but I had something particular in mind that day.  I was on the hunt for a plant stand!  And we found one!!! For $10!!! What a steal!!! How does all that excessive punctuation make you feel?!\r\n\r\nHere is what we took home that day:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/d-i-y-plant-stand-well-kind-of-d-i-y/dsc_0001-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2392"><img class="wp-image-2392 alignnone" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0001-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/d-i-y-plant-stand-well-kind-of-d-i-y/dsc_0002-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-2393"><img class="wp-image-2393 alignnone" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0002-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, as you can imagine I wasn''t totally in love with this paint job.... or lack there of.  It looked like someone sloppily smeared on some gesso and called it a day.  So I headed over to the hardware store and picked me up a quart of French Quarter Yellow paint, in the eggshell finish of course and then headed home.  I spent the next few hours painting the plant stand.  The hard part was getting into every nook and cranny of the knobs... and then I had to work a second <em>and </em>third coat of paint.  But it was totally worth it.  Here is what I ended up with:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/d-i-y-plant-stand-well-kind-of-d-i-y/dsc_0003-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2394"><img class=" wp-image-2394 alignnone" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00031-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/d-i-y-plant-stand-well-kind-of-d-i-y/dsc_0005-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2395"><img class=" wp-image-2395 alignnone" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0005-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nPretty neat, eh?!\r\n\r\nI put this in the corner of my kitchen and arranged all my happy little indoor plants along with my sheep collection.  I couldn''t be happier with the outcome!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/d-i-y-plant-stand-well-kind-of-d-i-y/dsc_0014-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2391"><img class=" wp-image-2391 alignnone" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0014-325x500.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/d-i-y-plant-stand-well-kind-of-d-i-y/dsc_0010-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2396"><img class=" wp-image-2396 alignnone" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00101-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow I want to find another stand for the out door potted plants.... I guess I''ll just have to make another perfect Sunday sometime soon :)', 'D.I.Y. Plant Stand, well kind of D.I.Y.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'd-i-y-plant-stand-well-kind-of-d-i-y', '', '', '2012-11-02 15:36:23', '2012-11-02 22:36:23', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2350', 24, 'post', '', 2),
(2352, 2, '2012-11-14 09:00:57', '2012-11-14 17:00:57', 'I''ve been going a little nuts with the baking lately... I''m coming up with and testing recipes for the February TNNA show, where I will of course be passing out cookies as usual.  I''ve been baking all kinds of shortbread cookies... so many!!!  This recipe was so unusual and delicious I just had to share!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/double-chocolate-orange-shortbead-cookies/dco1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2473"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2473" title="DCO1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO1-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="308" /></a> Here is what you need:\r\n\r\n2/3 cup flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup coco powder\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 tbsp ground espresso (I prefer a French roast)\r\n\r\n1 stick of softened butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips\r\n\r\nzest of 1/2 a medium organic orange\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCombine the flour, coco powder, sugar, and espresso powder into a bowl and mix well.  I like to use a whisk for this task.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/double-chocolate-orange-shortbead-cookies/dco2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2474"><img class="wp-image-2474 alignnone" title="DCO2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO2-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd the butter and vanilla extract and mix in well.  You can use an egg beater for this (on the very slow setting), but I just do it all by hand with a silicone spatula.  Mixing the batter burns a few of the calories that I intend to eat after the cookies are ready.  Then mix in the orange zest and chocolate chips.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/double-chocolate-orange-shortbead-cookies/dco3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2475"><img class="wp-image-2475 alignnone" title="DCO3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO3-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm the dough into a log about 1.5" in diameter and roll into parchment paper and refrigerate for about 1 hour.  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, line the baking sheet with parchment paper and cut the log into 1/2" cookies.  Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will still be a little soft when they come out of the oven but they will harden a bit when they cool down.  Yield about 20-24 cookies.\r\n\r\nThese particular cookies tastes good with a nice strong cup of coffee and some half &amp; half, mmmm!!! Milk works fine too :)\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/double-chocolate-orange-shortbead-cookies/dco5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2477"><img class="wp-image-2477 alignnone" title="DCO5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO5-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>', 'Double Chocolate Orange Shortbead Cookies!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'double-chocolate-orange-shortbead-cookies', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:50:31', '2012-11-10 20:50:31', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2352', 24, 'post', '', 0),
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(2379, 2, '2012-11-02 14:26:02', '2012-11-02 21:26:02', 'Lets help raise crochet awareness!!! The <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/index.html">Yarn Bombing Los Angeles</a> group has been invited to bomb the entire facade of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/index.html">Craft and Folk Art Museum</a> on the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a>.  This is such a big deal!  Wilshire Boulevard is a major street and thousands of locals and tourists visit the street every day for work, appointments, museums, food trucks and more! How could you not want to be a part of this?!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2360" rel="attachment wp-att-2360"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2360" title="7193355" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7193355.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" /></a>\r\n\r\nDon''t worry there is plenty of time to crochet a square and learn to crochet a square- the finished squares aren''t due until March 1, 2013.  So don''t stress yourself out, knit those holiday gifts and take your time.  All the squares must be 5" x 5" in the following colors: bright orange, white, bright green or cyan.  Here is the <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/call-for-entry.html">page</a> with all the details.  You can also visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarn-Bombing-Los-Angeles/203525286331494?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts">Facebook</a> page.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2359" rel="attachment wp-att-2359"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2359" title="1899987" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1899987.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="211" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have already gotten started on my squares... so far I have only crocheted one :).  If you forgot how to crochet a granny square, there is a fabulous tutorial on the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">Purl Bee blog</a> for a basic and traditional square (my favorite).  You don''t have to get fancy, just pump em'' out- they need thousands.  They don''t have to be perfect, so this is a great opportunity for you to practice crochet and granny squares.  Here is a photo of my single crocheted square, it''s an experiment, but I did use an awesome yarn, <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/rambouillet-wool">Sincere Sheep Equity Sport</a>! (In a singing voice) Looooooove iiiittt!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2361" rel="attachment wp-att-2361"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2361" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_0020-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nI hope each and every one of you can find the time to do at least one square! Major brownie points if you do :) Happy crocheting!! Oh and make sure you shoot the LA Yarn Bombers an email if you are going to send in any squares... they would like to know and give you the  credit!', 'Yarn Bombing LA - Call for Entries!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2348-revision', '', '', '2012-11-02 14:26:02', '2012-11-02 21:26:02', '', 2348, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2348-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2380, 2, '2012-11-02 14:26:03', '2012-11-02 21:26:03', 'Lets help raise crochet awareness!!! The <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/index.html">Yarn Bombing Los Angeles</a> group has been invited to bomb the entire facade of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/index.html">Craft and Folk Art Museum</a> on the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a>.  This is such a big deal!  Wilshire Boulevard is a major street and thousands of locals and tourists visit the street every day for work, appointments, museums, food trucks and more! How could you not want to be a part of this?!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2360" rel="attachment wp-att-2360"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2360" title="7193355" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7193355.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" /></a>\r\n\r\nDon''t worry there is plenty of time to crochet a square and learn to crochet a square- the finished squares aren''t due until March 1, 2013.  So don''t stress yourself out, knit those holiday gifts and take your time.  All the squares must be 5" x 5" in the following colors: bright orange, white, bright green or cyan.  Here is the <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/call-for-entry.html">page</a> with all the details.  You can also visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarn-Bombing-Los-Angeles/203525286331494?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts">Facebook</a> page.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2359" rel="attachment wp-att-2359"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2359" title="1899987" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1899987.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="211" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have already gotten started on my squares... so far I have only crocheted one :).  If you forgot how to crochet a granny square, there is a fabulous tutorial on the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">Purl Bee blog</a> for a basic and traditional square (my favorite).  You don''t have to get fancy, just pump em'' out- they need thousands.  They don''t have to be perfect, so this is a great opportunity for you to practice crochet and granny squares.  Here is a photo of my single crocheted square, it''s an experiment, but I did use an awesome yarn, <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/rambouillet-wool">Sincere Sheep Equity Sport</a>! (In a singing voice) Looooooove iiiittt!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2361" rel="attachment wp-att-2361"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2361" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_0020-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nI hope each and every one of you can find the time to do at least one square! Major brownie points if you do :) Happy crocheting!! Oh and make sure you shoot the LA Yarn Bombers an email if you are going to send in any squares... they would like to know and give you the  credit!', 'Yarn Bombing LA - Call for Entries!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2348-revision-2', '', '', '2012-11-02 14:26:03', '2012-11-02 21:26:03', '', 2348, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2348-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2381, 2, '2012-11-02 14:26:11', '2012-11-02 21:26:11', 'Lets help raise crochet awareness!!! The <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/index.html">Yarn Bombing Los Angeles</a> group has been invited to bomb the entire facade of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/index.html">Craft and Folk Art Museum</a> on the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a>.  This is such a big deal!  Wilshire Boulevard is a major street and thousands of locals and tourists visit the street every day for work, appointments, museums, food trucks and more! How could you not want to be a part of this?!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2360" rel="attachment wp-att-2360"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2360" title="7193355" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7193355.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" /></a>\r\n\r\nDon''t worry there is plenty of time to crochet a square and learn to crochet a square- the finished squares aren''t due until March 1, 2013.  So don''t stress yourself out, knit those holiday gifts and take your time.  All the squares must be 5" x 5" in the following colors: bright orange, white, bright green or cyan.  Here is the <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/call-for-entry.html">page</a> with all the details.  You can also visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarn-Bombing-Los-Angeles/203525286331494?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts">Facebook</a> page.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2359" rel="attachment wp-att-2359"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2359" title="1899987" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1899987.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="211" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have already gotten started on my squares... so far I have only crocheted one :).  If you forgot how to crochet a granny square, there is a fabulous tutorial on the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">Purl Bee blog</a> for a basic and traditional square (my favorite).  You don''t have to get fancy, just pump em'' out- they need thousands.  They don''t have to be perfect, so this is a great opportunity for you to practice crochet and granny squares.  Here is a photo of my single crocheted square, it''s an experiment, but I did use an awesome yarn, <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/rambouillet-wool">Sincere Sheep Equity Sport</a>! (In a singing voice) Looooooove iiiittt!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2361" rel="attachment wp-att-2361"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2361" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_0020-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nI hope each and every one of you can find the time to do at least one square! Major brownie points if you do :) Happy crocheting!! Oh and make sure you shoot the LA Yarn Bombers an email if you are going to send in any squares... they would like to know and give you the  credit!', 'Yarn Bombing LA - Call for Entries!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2348-revision-3', '', '', '2012-11-02 14:26:11', '2012-11-02 21:26:11', '', 2348, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2348-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2382, 2, '2012-11-02 14:26:12', '2012-11-02 21:26:12', 'Lets help raise crochet awareness!!! The <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/index.html">Yarn Bombing Los Angeles</a> group has been invited to bomb the entire facade of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/index.html">Craft and Folk Art Museum</a> on the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a>.  This is such a big deal!  Wilshire Boulevard is a major street and thousands of locals and tourists visit the street every day for work, appointments, museums, food trucks and more! How could you not want to be a part of this?!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2360" rel="attachment wp-att-2360"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2360" title="7193355" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7193355.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" /></a>\r\n\r\nDon''t worry there is plenty of time to crochet a square and learn to crochet a square- the finished squares aren''t due until March 1, 2013.  So don''t stress yourself out, knit those holiday gifts and take your time.  All the squares must be 5" x 5" in the following colors: bright orange, white, bright green or cyan.  Here is the <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/call-for-entry.html">page</a> with all the details.  You can also visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarn-Bombing-Los-Angeles/203525286331494?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts">Facebook</a> page.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2359" rel="attachment wp-att-2359"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2359" title="1899987" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1899987.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="211" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have already gotten started on my squares... so far I have only crocheted one :).  If you forgot how to crochet a granny square, there is a fabulous tutorial on the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">Purl Bee blog</a> for a basic and traditional square (my favorite).  You don''t have to get fancy, just pump em'' out- they need thousands.  They don''t have to be perfect, so this is a great opportunity for you to practice crochet and granny squares.  Here is a photo of my single crocheted square, it''s an experiment, but I did use an awesome yarn, <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/rambouillet-wool">Sincere Sheep Equity Sport</a>! (In a singing voice) Looooooove iiiittt!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2361" rel="attachment wp-att-2361"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2361" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_0020-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nI hope each and every one of you can find the time to do at least one square! Major brownie points if you do :) Happy crocheting!! Oh and make sure you shoot the LA Yarn Bombers an email if you are going to send in any squares... they would like to know and give you the  credit!', 'Yarn Bombing LA - Call for Entries!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2348-revision-4', '', '', '2012-11-02 14:26:12', '2012-11-02 21:26:12', '', 2348, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2348-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2383, 2, '2012-11-02 14:26:58', '2012-11-02 21:26:58', 'Lets help raise crochet awareness!!! The <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/index.html">Yarn Bombing Los Angeles</a> group has been invited to bomb the entire facade of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/index.html">Craft and Folk Art Museum</a> on the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a>.  This is such a big deal!  Wilshire Boulevard is a major street and thousands of locals and tourists visit the street every day for work, appointments, museums, food trucks and more! How could you not want to be a part of this?!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2360" rel="attachment wp-att-2360"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2360" title="7193355" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7193355.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" /></a>\r\n\r\nDon''t worry there is plenty of time to crochet a square and learn to crochet a square- the finished squares aren''t due until March 1, 2013.  So don''t stress yourself out, knit those holiday gifts and take your time.  All the squares must be 5" x 5" in the following colors: bright orange, white, bright green or cyan.  Here is the <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/call-for-entry.html">page</a> with all the details.  You can also visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarn-Bombing-Los-Angeles/203525286331494?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts">Facebook</a> page.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2359" rel="attachment wp-att-2359"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2359" title="1899987" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1899987.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="211" /></a>\r\n\r\nI have already gotten started on my squares... so far I have only crocheted one :).  If you forgot how to crochet a granny square, there is a fabulous tutorial on the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">Purl Bee blog</a> for a basic and traditional square (my favorite).  You don''t have to get fancy, just pump em'' out- they need thousands.  They don''t have to be perfect, so this is a great opportunity for you to practice crochet and granny squares.  Here is a photo of my single crocheted square, it''s an experiment, but I did use an awesome yarn, <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/rambouillet-wool">Sincere Sheep Equity Sport</a>! (In a singing voice) Looooooove iiiittt!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2361" rel="attachment wp-att-2361"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2361" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_0020-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\nI hope each and every one of you can find the time to do at least one square! Major brownie points if you do :) Happy crocheting!! Oh and make sure you shoot the LA Yarn Bombers an email if you are going to send in any squares... they would like to know and give you the  credit!', 'Yarn Bombing LA - Call for Entries!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2348-revision-5', '', '', '2012-11-02 14:26:58', '2012-11-02 21:26:58', '', 2348, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2348-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2384, 2, '2012-11-02 14:28:05', '2012-11-02 21:28:05', 'Lets help raise crochet awareness!!! The <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/index.html">Yarn Bombing Los Angeles</a> group has been invited to bomb the entire facade of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/index.html">Craft and Folk Art Museum</a> on the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a>.  This is such a big deal!  Wilshire Boulevard is a major street and thousands of locals and tourists visit the street every day for work, appointments, museums, food trucks and more! How could you not want to be a part of this?!\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/yarn-bombing-la-call-for-entries/attachment/7193355/" rel="attachment wp-att-2360"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2360" title="7193355" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/7193355.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="375" /></a>\n\nDon''t worry there is plenty of time to crochet a square and learn to crochet a square- the finished squares aren''t due until March 1, 2013.  So don''t stress yourself out, knit those holiday gifts and take your time.  All the squares must be 5" x 5" in the following colors: bright orange, white, bright green or cyan.  Here is the <a href="http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/call-for-entry.html">page</a> with all the details.  You can also visit their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yarn-Bombing-Los-Angeles/203525286331494?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts">Facebook</a> page.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/yarn-bombing-la-call-for-entries/attachment/1899987/" rel="attachment wp-att-2359"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2359" title="1899987" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1899987.jpg" alt="" width="228" height="211" /></a>\n\nI have already gotten started on my squares... so far I have only crocheted one :).  If you forgot how to crochet a granny square, there is a fabulous tutorial on the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">Purl Bee blog</a> for a basic and traditional square (my favorite).  You don''t have to get fancy, just pump em'' out- they need thousands.  They don''t have to be perfect, so this is a great opportunity for you to practice crochet and granny squares.  Here is a photo of my single crocheted square, it''s an experiment, but I did use an awesome yarn, <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/rambouillet-wool">Sincere Sheep Equity Sport</a>! (In a singing voice) Looooooove iiiittt!!!\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/yarn-bombing-la-call-for-entries/dsc_0020-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2361"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2361" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_0020-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\nI hope each and every one of you can find the time to do at least one square! Major brownie points if you do :) Happy crocheting!! Oh and make sure you shoot the LA Yarn Bombers an email if you are going to send in any squares... they would like to know and give you the  credit!', 'Yarn Bombing LA - Call for Entries!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2348-autosave', '', '', '2012-11-02 14:28:05', '2012-11-02 21:28:05', '', 2348, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2348-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2426, 2, '2012-11-02 15:35:02', '2012-11-02 22:35:02', 'My idea of a perfect Sunday is sleeping in a little, making a nice healthy breakfast at home, going to the flea market in West Hollywood for a little shopping, going over to <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s on Third</a> for lunch and then heading home to veg out on the couch knitting and movies for the rest of the day and maybe eating a cupcake or two that I just had to take home from <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s</a>.  Last Sunday came pretty close, Rory and I headed over to the <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a>.... but I had something particular in mind that day.  I was on the hunt for a plant stand!  And we found one!!! For $10!!! What a steal!!! How does all that excessive punctuation make you feel?!\r\n\r\nHere is what we took home that day:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2392" rel="attachment wp-att-2392"><img class="wp-image-2392 alignnone" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0001-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2393" rel="attachment wp-att-2393"><img class="wp-image-2393 alignnone" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0002-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, as you can imagine I wasn''t totally in love with this paint job.... or lack there of.  It looked like someone sloppily smeared on some gesso and called it a day.  So I headed over to the hardware store and picked me up a quart of French Quarter Yellow paint, in the eggshell finish of course and then headed home.  I spent the next few hours painting the plant stand.  The hard part was getting into every nook and cranny of the knobs... and then I had to work a second <em>and </em>third coat of paint.  But it was totally worth it.  Here is what I ended up with:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2394" rel="attachment wp-att-2394"><img class=" wp-image-2394 alignnone" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00031-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2395" rel="attachment wp-att-2395"><img class=" wp-image-2395 alignnone" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0005-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nPretty neat, eh?!\r\n\r\nI put this in the corner of my kitchen and arranged all my happy little indoor plants along with my sheep collection.  I couldn''t be happier with the outcome!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2391" rel="attachment wp-att-2391"><img class=" wp-image-2391 alignnone" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0014-325x500.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2396" rel="attachment wp-att-2396"><img class=" wp-image-2396 alignnone" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00101-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow I want to find another stand for the out door potted plants.... I guess I''ll just have to make another perfect Sunday sometime soon :)', 'Kinda D.I.Y. Plant Stand', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2350-revision', '', '', '2012-11-02 15:35:02', '2012-11-02 22:35:02', '', 2350, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2350-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2427, 2, '2012-11-02 15:35:03', '2012-11-02 22:35:03', 'My idea of a perfect Sunday is sleeping in a little, making a nice healthy breakfast at home, going to the flea market in West Hollywood for a little shopping, going over to <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s on Third</a> for lunch and then heading home to veg out on the couch knitting and movies for the rest of the day and maybe eating a cupcake or two that I just had to take home from <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s</a>.  Last Sunday came pretty close, Rory and I headed over to the <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a>.... but I had something particular in mind that day.  I was on the hunt for a plant stand!  And we found one!!! For $10!!! What a steal!!! How does all that excessive punctuation make you feel?!\r\n\r\nHere is what we took home that day:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2392" rel="attachment wp-att-2392"><img class="wp-image-2392 alignnone" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0001-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2393" rel="attachment wp-att-2393"><img class="wp-image-2393 alignnone" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0002-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, as you can imagine I wasn''t totally in love with this paint job.... or lack there of.  It looked like someone sloppily smeared on some gesso and called it a day.  So I headed over to the hardware store and picked me up a quart of French Quarter Yellow paint, in the eggshell finish of course and then headed home.  I spent the next few hours painting the plant stand.  The hard part was getting into every nook and cranny of the knobs... and then I had to work a second <em>and </em>third coat of paint.  But it was totally worth it.  Here is what I ended up with:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2394" rel="attachment wp-att-2394"><img class=" wp-image-2394 alignnone" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00031-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2395" rel="attachment wp-att-2395"><img class=" wp-image-2395 alignnone" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0005-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nPretty neat, eh?!\r\n\r\nI put this in the corner of my kitchen and arranged all my happy little indoor plants along with my sheep collection.  I couldn''t be happier with the outcome!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2391" rel="attachment wp-att-2391"><img class=" wp-image-2391 alignnone" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0014-325x500.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2396" rel="attachment wp-att-2396"><img class=" wp-image-2396 alignnone" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00101-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow I want to find another stand for the out door potted plants.... I guess I''ll just have to make another perfect Sunday sometime soon :)', 'Kinda D.I.Y. Plant Stand', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2350-revision-2', '', '', '2012-11-02 15:35:03', '2012-11-02 22:35:03', '', 2350, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2350-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2428, 2, '2012-11-02 15:35:12', '2012-11-02 22:35:12', 'My idea of a perfect Sunday is sleeping in a little, making a nice healthy breakfast at home, going to the flea market in West Hollywood for a little shopping, going over to <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s on Third</a> for lunch and then heading home to veg out on the couch knitting and movies for the rest of the day and maybe eating a cupcake or two that I just had to take home from <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s</a>.  Last Sunday came pretty close, Rory and I headed over to the <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a>.... but I had something particular in mind that day.  I was on the hunt for a plant stand!  And we found one!!! For $10!!! What a steal!!! How does all that excessive punctuation make you feel?!\r\n\r\nHere is what we took home that day:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2392" rel="attachment wp-att-2392"><img class="wp-image-2392 alignnone" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0001-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2393" rel="attachment wp-att-2393"><img class="wp-image-2393 alignnone" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0002-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, as you can imagine I wasn''t totally in love with this paint job.... or lack there of.  It looked like someone sloppily smeared on some gesso and called it a day.  So I headed over to the hardware store and picked me up a quart of French Quarter Yellow paint, in the eggshell finish of course and then headed home.  I spent the next few hours painting the plant stand.  The hard part was getting into every nook and cranny of the knobs... and then I had to work a second <em>and </em>third coat of paint.  But it was totally worth it.  Here is what I ended up with:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2394" rel="attachment wp-att-2394"><img class=" wp-image-2394 alignnone" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00031-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2395" rel="attachment wp-att-2395"><img class=" wp-image-2395 alignnone" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0005-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nPretty neat, eh?!\r\n\r\nI put this in the corner of my kitchen and arranged all my happy little indoor plants along with my sheep collection.  I couldn''t be happier with the outcome!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2391" rel="attachment wp-att-2391"><img class=" wp-image-2391 alignnone" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0014-325x500.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2396" rel="attachment wp-att-2396"><img class=" wp-image-2396 alignnone" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00101-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow I want to find another stand for the out door potted plants.... I guess I''ll just have to make another perfect Sunday sometime soon :)', 'Kinda D.I.Y. Plant Stand', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2350-revision-3', '', '', '2012-11-02 15:35:12', '2012-11-02 22:35:12', '', 2350, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2350-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2429, 2, '2012-11-02 15:35:13', '2012-11-02 22:35:13', 'My idea of a perfect Sunday is sleeping in a little, making a nice healthy breakfast at home, going to the flea market in West Hollywood for a little shopping, going over to <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s on Third</a> for lunch and then heading home to veg out on the couch knitting and movies for the rest of the day and maybe eating a cupcake or two that I just had to take home from <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s</a>.  Last Sunday came pretty close, Rory and I headed over to the <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a>.... but I had something particular in mind that day.  I was on the hunt for a plant stand!  And we found one!!! For $10!!! What a steal!!! How does all that excessive punctuation make you feel?!\r\n\r\nHere is what we took home that day:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2392" rel="attachment wp-att-2392"><img class="wp-image-2392 alignnone" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0001-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2393" rel="attachment wp-att-2393"><img class="wp-image-2393 alignnone" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0002-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, as you can imagine I wasn''t totally in love with this paint job.... or lack there of.  It looked like someone sloppily smeared on some gesso and called it a day.  So I headed over to the hardware store and picked me up a quart of French Quarter Yellow paint, in the eggshell finish of course and then headed home.  I spent the next few hours painting the plant stand.  The hard part was getting into every nook and cranny of the knobs... and then I had to work a second <em>and </em>third coat of paint.  But it was totally worth it.  Here is what I ended up with:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2394" rel="attachment wp-att-2394"><img class=" wp-image-2394 alignnone" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00031-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2395" rel="attachment wp-att-2395"><img class=" wp-image-2395 alignnone" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0005-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nPretty neat, eh?!\r\n\r\nI put this in the corner of my kitchen and arranged all my happy little indoor plants along with my sheep collection.  I couldn''t be happier with the outcome!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2391" rel="attachment wp-att-2391"><img class=" wp-image-2391 alignnone" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0014-325x500.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2396" rel="attachment wp-att-2396"><img class=" wp-image-2396 alignnone" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00101-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow I want to find another stand for the out door potted plants.... I guess I''ll just have to make another perfect Sunday sometime soon :)', 'Kinda D.I.Y. Plant Stand', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2350-revision-4', '', '', '2012-11-02 15:35:13', '2012-11-02 22:35:13', '', 2350, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2350-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2430, 2, '2012-11-02 15:36:22', '2012-11-02 22:36:22', 'My idea of a perfect Sunday is sleeping in a little, making a nice healthy breakfast at home, going to the flea market in West Hollywood for a little shopping, going over to <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s on Third</a> for lunch and then heading home to veg out on the couch knitting and movies for the rest of the day and maybe eating a cupcake or two that I just had to take home from <a href="http://www.joansonthird.com/">Joan''s</a>.  Last Sunday came pretty close, Rory and I headed over to the <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a>.... but I had something particular in mind that day.  I was on the hunt for a plant stand!  And we found one!!! For $10!!! What a steal!!! How does all that excessive punctuation make you feel?!\r\n\r\nHere is what we took home that day:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2392" rel="attachment wp-att-2392"><img class="wp-image-2392 alignnone" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0001-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2393" rel="attachment wp-att-2393"><img class="wp-image-2393 alignnone" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0002-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="421" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, as you can imagine I wasn''t totally in love with this paint job.... or lack there of.  It looked like someone sloppily smeared on some gesso and called it a day.  So I headed over to the hardware store and picked me up a quart of French Quarter Yellow paint, in the eggshell finish of course and then headed home.  I spent the next few hours painting the plant stand.  The hard part was getting into every nook and cranny of the knobs... and then I had to work a second <em>and </em>third coat of paint.  But it was totally worth it.  Here is what I ended up with:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2394" rel="attachment wp-att-2394"><img class=" wp-image-2394 alignnone" title="DSC_0003" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00031-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2395" rel="attachment wp-att-2395"><img class=" wp-image-2395 alignnone" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0005-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nPretty neat, eh?!\r\n\r\nI put this in the corner of my kitchen and arranged all my happy little indoor plants along with my sheep collection.  I couldn''t be happier with the outcome!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2391" rel="attachment wp-att-2391"><img class=" wp-image-2391 alignnone" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_0014-325x500.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="450" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2396" rel="attachment wp-att-2396"><img class=" wp-image-2396 alignnone" title="DSC_0010" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DSC_00101-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow I want to find another stand for the out door potted plants.... I guess I''ll just have to make another perfect Sunday sometime soon :)', 'D.I.Y. Plant Stand, well kind of D.I.Y.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2350-revision-5', '', '', '2012-11-02 15:36:22', '2012-11-02 22:36:22', '', 2350, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2350-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2431, 2, '2012-11-21 09:30:00', '2012-11-21 17:30:00', 'I''ve been in a purging mood lately.  I''m just trying to clear out all the clutter.  About a year and a half ago Rory and I moved in together and in my laziness of unpacking my stuff I ended up with a chest full of homeless random objects.  The other day I dumped everything out and decided to keep almost everything.  But I cam across this little cotton hankie... not sure where it came from, or if it''s mine... or his... but it looks new and unused.  So it''s mine now! Haha!  I''m sure its mine... don''t remember it though.\r\n\r\nI thought, what the heck am I going to do with this hankie?! Ah! Craft project!!! I recalled this <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/mothers-day-embroidered-scarve/">little project from the Purl Bee</a> and thought... "Hmmmm, that might work." But I decided to take it to the next level.  Believe it or not, years ago, my first real crochet project was to crochet around some photographs I took.  I thought I could combine this Purl Bee project and this photography project and crochet around this lonely hankie.\r\n\r\nSo first I steamed the heck out of it... since I don''t own an iron.  Then I poked a bunch of strategically placed holes into the edge of my hankie using the pointy end of a seam ripper.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/crochet-hankie/ch/" rel="attachment wp-att-2505"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2505" title="CH" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/crochet-hankie/ch1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2506"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2506" title="CH1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/crochet-hankie/ch22/" rel="attachment wp-att-2507"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2507" title="CH22" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH22-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen I browsed some crochet books I have in my "library." I found an edging in the book <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Around-Corner-Crochet-Borders-Instructions/dp/1603425381/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353092816&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=around+the+corner+crochet+borders">Around the Corner Crochet Borders</a> </em>by Edie Eckman.  I used DMC Pearl Cotton 5 (you can get that from Joanns) and crocheted away! Of course I made a few modifications (you know how I like to follow directions).  They changes I made were: I didn''t make the peaks as tall as the book and I didn''t do the second round of peaks.  It didn''t take very long... just a couple hours of TV.   But in the end this is what I have to show!  Vuala!!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/crochet-hankie/ch-finished-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2502"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2502" title="CH Finished 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/crochet-hankie/ch-finished-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2504"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2504" title="CH Finished 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/crochet-hankie/ch-finished-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2503"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2503" title="CH Finished 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nHappy Thanksgiving!!!', 'Crochet Hankie', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'crochet-hankie', '', '', '2012-11-18 10:57:49', '2012-11-18 18:57:49', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2431', 22, 'post', '', 0),
(2434, 2, '2012-11-10 11:52:18', '2012-11-10 19:52:18', 'Every year we scramble through November and December to try and knit those last few gifts for our dear loved ones.  Well this year I though I would suggest a few patterns that will make your scrambling a little easier! There are my top 10 favorite quick knits!\r\n\r\nThese three patterns are my all time favorite hats to make and wear!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/maid-marian/">Maid Marian</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olana-slouch">Olana Slouch</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/how-about-a-robin-hood-kal-anyone-down/robin-hood-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2318"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2318" title="Robin Hood Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Robin-Hood-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/maid-marian-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2435"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2435" title="Maid Marian Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Maid-Marian-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/olana-slouch-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2436"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2436" title="Olana Slouch Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Olana-Slouch-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere are three necky projects. Also some of my favorites!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/seaweed-scarf/">Seaweed Scarf</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/cappa-italia/">Cappa Italia</a>, &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Reversible Tangled Branches Cowl</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/seaweed-scarf-1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2443"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2443" title="Seaweed Scarf 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Seaweed-Scarf-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/cappa-italia-cover/" rel="attachment wp-att-2444"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2444" title="Cappa Italia Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cappa-Italia-Cover-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/tangled-branches-cowl-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-214"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-214" title="Tangled Branches Cowl Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Tangled-Branches-Cowl-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen we have <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Fingerless Mitts</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bobble-bee-clutch">Bobble Bee</a> and <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/victoria/">Victoria</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/veronicas-pic-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-287" title="Veronica''s Pic 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Veronicas-Pic-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bobble-bee/bobblebee/" rel="attachment wp-att-87"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-87" title="bobblebee" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bobblebee-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/50-off-victoria-pattern/victoria-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-460"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-460" title="Victoria" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Victoria-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd of course let us not forget the freebie in the bunch, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bee-keepers-cowl/">The Beekeeper''s Cowl</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/beekeepers1-ps/" rel="attachment wp-att-2445"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2445" title="BeeKeepers1 PS" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/BeeKeepers1-PS-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>', 'Top Ten Quick Holiday Knits!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'top-ten-holiday-knits', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:06:21', '2012-11-10 20:06:21', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2434', 22, 'post', '', 0),
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(2436, 2, '2012-11-06 10:36:43', '2012-11-06 18:36:43', '', 'Olana Slouch Primary', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'olana-slouch-primary-2', '', '', '2012-11-06 10:36:43', '2012-11-06 18:36:43', '', 2434, 'http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Olana-Slouch-Primary.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(2443, 2, '2012-11-10 11:24:16', '2012-11-10 19:24:16', '', 'Seaweed Scarf 1', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'seaweed-scarf-1-2', '', '', '2012-11-10 11:24:16', '2012-11-10 19:24:16', '', 2434, 'http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Seaweed-Scarf-1.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(2444, 2, '2012-11-10 11:24:21', '2012-11-10 19:24:21', '', 'Cappa Italia Cover', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'cappa-italia-cover', '', '', '2012-11-10 11:24:21', '2012-11-10 19:24:21', '', 2434, 'http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cappa-Italia-Cover.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(2468, 2, '2012-11-10 11:52:00', '2012-11-10 19:52:00', 'Every year we scramble through November and December to try and knit those last few gifts for our dear loved ones.  Well this year I though I would suggest a few patterns that will make your scrambling a little easier! There are my top 10 favorite quick knits!\r\n\r\nThese three patterns are my all time favorite hats to make and wear!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/maid-marian/">Maid Marian</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olana-slouch">Olana Slouch</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/how-about-a-robin-hood-kal-anyone-down/robin-hood-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2318"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2318" title="Robin Hood Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Robin-Hood-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2435" rel="attachment wp-att-2435"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2435" title="Maid Marian Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Maid-Marian-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2436" rel="attachment wp-att-2436"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2436" title="Olana Slouch Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Olana-Slouch-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere are three necky projects. Also some of my favorites!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/seaweed-scarf/">Seaweed Scarf</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/cappa-italia/">Cappa Italia</a>, &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Reversible Tangled Branches Cowl</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2443" rel="attachment wp-att-2443"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2443" title="Seaweed Scarf 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Seaweed-Scarf-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2444" rel="attachment wp-att-2444"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2444" title="Cappa Italia Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cappa-Italia-Cover-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/tangled-branches-cowl-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-214"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-214" title="Tangled Branches Cowl Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Tangled-Branches-Cowl-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen we have <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Fingerless Mitts</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bobble-bee-clutch">Bobble Bee</a> and <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/victoria/">Victoria</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/veronicas-pic-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-287" title="Veronica''s Pic 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Veronicas-Pic-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bobble-bee/bobblebee/" rel="attachment wp-att-87"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-87" title="bobblebee" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bobblebee-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/50-off-victoria-pattern/victoria-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-460"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-460" title="Victoria" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Victoria-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd of course let us not forget the freebie in the bunch, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bee-keepers-cowl/">The Beekeeper''s Cowl</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2445" rel="attachment wp-att-2445"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2445" title="BeeKeepers1 PS" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/BeeKeepers1-PS-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>', 'Top Ten Holiday Knits!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2434-revision-5', '', '', '2012-11-10 11:52:00', '2012-11-10 19:52:00', '', 2434, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2434-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2469, 2, '2012-11-10 11:52:18', '2012-11-10 19:52:18', 'Every year we scramble through November and December to try and knit those last few gifts for our dear loved ones.  Well this year I though I would suggest a few patterns that will make your scrambling a little easier! There are my top 10 favorite quick knits!\r\n\r\nThese three patterns are my all time favorite hats to make and wear!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/maid-marian/">Maid Marian</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olana-slouch">Olana Slouch</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/how-about-a-robin-hood-kal-anyone-down/robin-hood-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2318"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2318" title="Robin Hood Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Robin-Hood-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2435" rel="attachment wp-att-2435"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2435" title="Maid Marian Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Maid-Marian-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2436" rel="attachment wp-att-2436"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2436" title="Olana Slouch Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Olana-Slouch-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere are three necky projects. Also some of my favorites!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/seaweed-scarf/">Seaweed Scarf</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/cappa-italia/">Cappa Italia</a>, &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Reversible Tangled Branches Cowl</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2443" rel="attachment wp-att-2443"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2443" title="Seaweed Scarf 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Seaweed-Scarf-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2444" rel="attachment wp-att-2444"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2444" title="Cappa Italia Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cappa-Italia-Cover-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/tangled-branches-cowl-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-214"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-214" title="Tangled Branches Cowl Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Tangled-Branches-Cowl-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen we have <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Fingerless Mitts</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bobble-bee-clutch">Bobble Bee</a> and <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/victoria/">Victoria</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/veronicas-pic-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-287" title="Veronica''s Pic 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Veronicas-Pic-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bobble-bee/bobblebee/" rel="attachment wp-att-87"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-87" title="bobblebee" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bobblebee-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/50-off-victoria-pattern/victoria-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-460"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-460" title="Victoria" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Victoria-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd of course let us not forget the freebie in the bunch, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bee-keepers-cowl/">The Beekeeper''s Cowl</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2445" rel="attachment wp-att-2445"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2445" title="BeeKeepers1 PS" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/BeeKeepers1-PS-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>', 'Top Ten Holiday Knits!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2434-revision-6', '', '', '2012-11-10 11:52:18', '2012-11-10 19:52:18', '', 2434, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2434-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(2470, 2, '2012-11-10 12:07:30', '2012-11-10 20:07:30', 'Every year we scramble through November and December to try and knit those last few gifts for our dear loved ones.  Well this year I though I would suggest a few patterns that will make your scrambling a little easier! There are my top 10 favorite quick knits!\n\nThese three patterns are my all time favorite hats to make and wear!\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/maid-marian/">Maid Marian</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olana-slouch">Olana Slouch</a>!\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/how-about-a-robin-hood-kal-anyone-down/robin-hood-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2318"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2318" title="Robin Hood Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Robin-Hood-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/maid-marian-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2435"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2435" title="Maid Marian Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Maid-Marian-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/olana-slouch-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2436"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2436" title="Olana Slouch Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Olana-Slouch-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\nHere are three necky projects. Also some of my favorites!\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/seaweed-scarf/">Seaweed Scarf</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/cappa-italia/">Cappa Italia</a>, &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Reversible Tangled Branches Cowl</a>.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/seaweed-scarf-1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2443"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2443" title="Seaweed Scarf 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Seaweed-Scarf-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/cappa-italia-cover/" rel="attachment wp-att-2444"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2444" title="Cappa Italia Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cappa-Italia-Cover-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/tangled-branches-cowl-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-214"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-214" title="Tangled Branches Cowl Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Tangled-Branches-Cowl-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\nThen we have <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Fingerless Mitts</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bobble-bee-clutch">Bobble Bee</a> and <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/victoria/">Victoria</a>.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/veronicas-pic-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-287" title="Veronica''s Pic 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Veronicas-Pic-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bobble-bee/bobblebee/" rel="attachment wp-att-87"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-87" title="bobblebee" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bobblebee-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/50-off-victoria-pattern/victoria-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-460"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-460" title="Victoria" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Victoria-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\nAnd of course let us not forget the freebie in the bunch, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bee-keepers-cowl/">The Beekeeper''s Cowl</a>!\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/beekeepers1-ps/" rel="attachment wp-att-2445"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2445" title="BeeKeepers1 PS" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/BeeKeepers1-PS-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>', 'Top Ten Quick Holiday Knits!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2434-autosave', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:07:30', '2012-11-10 20:07:30', '', 2434, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2434-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2471, 2, '2012-11-10 11:52:19', '2012-11-10 19:52:19', 'Every year we scramble through November and December to try and knit those last few gifts for our dear loved ones.  Well this year I though I would suggest a few patterns that will make your scrambling a little easier! There are my top 10 favorite quick knits!\r\n\r\nThese three patterns are my all time favorite hats to make and wear!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/maid-marian/">Maid Marian</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olana-slouch">Olana Slouch</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/how-about-a-robin-hood-kal-anyone-down/robin-hood-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2318"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2318" title="Robin Hood Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Robin-Hood-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/maid-marian-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2435"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2435" title="Maid Marian Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Maid-Marian-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/olana-slouch-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2436"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2436" title="Olana Slouch Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Olana-Slouch-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere are three necky projects. Also some of my favorites!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/seaweed-scarf/">Seaweed Scarf</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/cappa-italia/">Cappa Italia</a>, &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Reversible Tangled Branches Cowl</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/seaweed-scarf-1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2443"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2443" title="Seaweed Scarf 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Seaweed-Scarf-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/cappa-italia-cover/" rel="attachment wp-att-2444"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2444" title="Cappa Italia Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cappa-Italia-Cover-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/tangled-branches-cowl-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-214"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-214" title="Tangled Branches Cowl Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Tangled-Branches-Cowl-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen we have <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Fingerless Mitts</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bobble-bee-clutch">Bobble Bee</a> and <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/victoria/">Victoria</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/veronicas-pic-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-287" title="Veronica''s Pic 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Veronicas-Pic-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bobble-bee/bobblebee/" rel="attachment wp-att-87"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-87" title="bobblebee" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bobblebee-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/50-off-victoria-pattern/victoria-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-460"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-460" title="Victoria" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Victoria-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd of course let us not forget the freebie in the bunch, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bee-keepers-cowl/">The Beekeeper''s Cowl</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/beekeepers1-ps/" rel="attachment wp-att-2445"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2445" title="BeeKeepers1 PS" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/BeeKeepers1-PS-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>', 'Top Ten Holiday Knits!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2434-revision', '', '', '2012-11-10 11:52:19', '2012-11-10 19:52:19', '', 2434, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2434-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2472, 2, '2012-11-10 12:06:20', '2012-11-10 20:06:20', 'Every year we scramble through November and December to try and knit those last few gifts for our dear loved ones.  Well this year I though I would suggest a few patterns that will make your scrambling a little easier! There are my top 10 favorite quick knits!\r\n\r\nThese three patterns are my all time favorite hats to make and wear!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/robin-hood/">Robin Hood</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/maid-marian/">Maid Marian</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olana-slouch">Olana Slouch</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/10/how-about-a-robin-hood-kal-anyone-down/robin-hood-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2318"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2318" title="Robin Hood Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Robin-Hood-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/maid-marian-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2435"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2435" title="Maid Marian Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Maid-Marian-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/olana-slouch-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2436"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2436" title="Olana Slouch Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Olana-Slouch-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nHere are three necky projects. Also some of my favorites!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/seaweed-scarf/">Seaweed Scarf</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/cappa-italia/">Cappa Italia</a>, &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Reversible Tangled Branches Cowl</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/seaweed-scarf-1-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2443"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2443" title="Seaweed Scarf 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Seaweed-Scarf-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/cappa-italia-cover/" rel="attachment wp-att-2444"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2444" title="Cappa Italia Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cappa-Italia-Cover-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/tangled-branches-cowl-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-214"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-214" title="Tangled Branches Cowl Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Tangled-Branches-Cowl-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen we have <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Fingerless Mitts</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bobble-bee-clutch">Bobble Bee</a> and <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/victoria/">Victoria</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/veronicas-pic-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-287"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-287" title="Veronica''s Pic 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Veronicas-Pic-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bobble-bee/bobblebee/" rel="attachment wp-att-87"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-87" title="bobblebee" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bobblebee-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/50-off-victoria-pattern/victoria-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-460"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-460" title="Victoria" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Victoria-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd of course let us not forget the freebie in the bunch, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/bee-keepers-cowl/">The Beekeeper''s Cowl</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-ten-holiday-knits/beekeepers1-ps/" rel="attachment wp-att-2445"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2445" title="BeeKeepers1 PS" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/BeeKeepers1-PS-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>', 'Top Ten Quick Holiday Knits!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2434-revision-2', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:06:20', '2012-11-10 20:06:20', '', 2434, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2434-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2497, 2, '2012-11-10 12:45:40', '2012-11-10 20:45:40', 'I''ve been going a little nut with the baking lately... I''m coming up with and testing recipes for the January TNNA show, where I will of course be passing out cookies as usual.  I''ve been baking all kinds of shortbread cookies... so many!!!  This recipe was so unusual and delicious I thought I would share :)\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2473" rel="attachment wp-att-2473"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2473" title="DCO1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO1-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="308" /></a> Here is what you need:\r\n\r\n2/3 cup flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup coco powder\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 tbsp ground espresso (I prefer a French roast)\r\n\r\n1 stick of softened butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips\r\n\r\nZest of 1/2 a large organic orange\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCombine the flour, coco powder, sugar, and espresso powder into a bowl and mix well.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2474" rel="attachment wp-att-2474"><img class="wp-image-2474 alignnone" title="DCO2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO2-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd the butter and vanilla extract and mix in well.  You can use an egg beater for this (on the very slow setting), but I just do it all by hand with a silicone spatula.  Mixing the calories burns a few of the calories that I intend to eat after the cookies are ready.  Then mix in the orange zest and chocolate chips.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2475" rel="attachment wp-att-2475"><img class="wp-image-2475 alignnone" title="DCO3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO3-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm the dough into a log about 1.5" in diameter and roll into parchment paper and refrigerate for about 1 hour.  Then preheat the oven to 325 degrees, line the baking sheet with parchment paper and cut the log into 1/2" cookies.  Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will still be a little oft when they come out of the oven but they will harden a bit when they cool down.  Yield about 20-24 cookies.\r\n\r\nThese particular cookies tastes good with a nice strong cup of coffee and some half &amp; half, mmmm!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2477" rel="attachment wp-att-2477"><img class="wp-image-2477 alignnone" title="DCO5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO5-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>', 'Double Chocolate Orange Shortbead Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2352-revision-3', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:45:40', '2012-11-10 20:45:40', '', 2352, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2352-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2498, 2, '2012-11-10 12:45:41', '2012-11-10 20:45:41', 'I''ve been going a little nut with the baking lately... I''m coming up with and testing recipes for the January TNNA show, where I will of course be passing out cookies as usual.  I''ve been baking all kinds of shortbread cookies... so many!!!  This recipe was so unusual and delicious I thought I would share :)\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2473" rel="attachment wp-att-2473"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2473" title="DCO1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO1-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="308" /></a> Here is what you need:\r\n\r\n2/3 cup flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup coco powder\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 tbsp ground espresso (I prefer a French roast)\r\n\r\n1 stick of softened butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips\r\n\r\nZest of 1/2 a large organic orange\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCombine the flour, coco powder, sugar, and espresso powder into a bowl and mix well.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2474" rel="attachment wp-att-2474"><img class="wp-image-2474 alignnone" title="DCO2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO2-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd the butter and vanilla extract and mix in well.  You can use an egg beater for this (on the very slow setting), but I just do it all by hand with a silicone spatula.  Mixing the calories burns a few of the calories that I intend to eat after the cookies are ready.  Then mix in the orange zest and chocolate chips.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2475" rel="attachment wp-att-2475"><img class="wp-image-2475 alignnone" title="DCO3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO3-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm the dough into a log about 1.5" in diameter and roll into parchment paper and refrigerate for about 1 hour.  Then preheat the oven to 325 degrees, line the baking sheet with parchment paper and cut the log into 1/2" cookies.  Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will still be a little oft when they come out of the oven but they will harden a bit when they cool down.  Yield about 20-24 cookies.\r\n\r\nThese particular cookies tastes good with a nice strong cup of coffee and some half &amp; half, mmmm!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2477" rel="attachment wp-att-2477"><img class="wp-image-2477 alignnone" title="DCO5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO5-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>', 'Double Chocolate Orange Shortbead Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2352-revision-4', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:45:41', '2012-11-10 20:45:41', '', 2352, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2352-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2499, 2, '2012-11-10 12:49:53', '2012-11-10 20:49:53', 'I''ve been going a little nuts with the baking lately... I''m coming up with and testing recipes for the February TNNA show, where I will of course be passing out cookies as usual.  I''ve been baking all kinds of shortbread cookies... so many!!!  This recipe was so unusual and delicious I just had to share!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2473" rel="attachment wp-att-2473"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2473" title="DCO1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO1-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="308" /></a> Here is what you need:\r\n\r\n2/3 cup flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup coco powder\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 tbsp ground espresso (I prefer a French roast)\r\n\r\n1 stick of softened butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips\r\n\r\nzest of 1/2 a medium organic orange\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCombine the flour, coco powder, sugar, and espresso powder into a bowl and mix well.  I like to use a whisk for this task.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2474" rel="attachment wp-att-2474"><img class="wp-image-2474 alignnone" title="DCO2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO2-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd the butter and vanilla extract and mix in well.  You can use an egg beater for this (on the very slow setting), but I just do it all by hand with a silicone spatula.  Mixing the batter burns a few of the calories that I intend to eat after the cookies are ready.  Then mix in the orange zest and chocolate chips.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2475" rel="attachment wp-att-2475"><img class="wp-image-2475 alignnone" title="DCO3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO3-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm the dough into a log about 1.5" in diameter and roll into parchment paper and refrigerate for about 1 hour.  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, line the baking sheet with parchment paper and cut the log into 1/2" cookies.  Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will still be a little soft when they come out of the oven but they will harden a bit when they cool down.  Yield about 20-24 cookies.\r\n\r\nThese particular cookies tastes good with a nice strong cup of coffee and some half &amp; half, mmmm!!! Milk works fine too :)\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2477" rel="attachment wp-att-2477"><img class="wp-image-2477 alignnone" title="DCO5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO5-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>', 'Double Chocolate Orange Shortbead Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2352-revision-5', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:49:53', '2012-11-10 20:49:53', '', 2352, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2352-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2500, 2, '2012-11-10 12:49:54', '2012-11-10 20:49:54', 'I''ve been going a little nuts with the baking lately... I''m coming up with and testing recipes for the February TNNA show, where I will of course be passing out cookies as usual.  I''ve been baking all kinds of shortbread cookies... so many!!!  This recipe was so unusual and delicious I just had to share!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2473" rel="attachment wp-att-2473"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2473" title="DCO1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO1-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="308" /></a> Here is what you need:\r\n\r\n2/3 cup flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup coco powder\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 tbsp ground espresso (I prefer a French roast)\r\n\r\n1 stick of softened butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips\r\n\r\nzest of 1/2 a medium organic orange\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCombine the flour, coco powder, sugar, and espresso powder into a bowl and mix well.  I like to use a whisk for this task.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2474" rel="attachment wp-att-2474"><img class="wp-image-2474 alignnone" title="DCO2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO2-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd the butter and vanilla extract and mix in well.  You can use an egg beater for this (on the very slow setting), but I just do it all by hand with a silicone spatula.  Mixing the batter burns a few of the calories that I intend to eat after the cookies are ready.  Then mix in the orange zest and chocolate chips.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2475" rel="attachment wp-att-2475"><img class="wp-image-2475 alignnone" title="DCO3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO3-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm the dough into a log about 1.5" in diameter and roll into parchment paper and refrigerate for about 1 hour.  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, line the baking sheet with parchment paper and cut the log into 1/2" cookies.  Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will still be a little soft when they come out of the oven but they will harden a bit when they cool down.  Yield about 20-24 cookies.\r\n\r\nThese particular cookies tastes good with a nice strong cup of coffee and some half &amp; half, mmmm!!! Milk works fine too :)\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2477" rel="attachment wp-att-2477"><img class="wp-image-2477 alignnone" title="DCO5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO5-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>', 'Double Chocolate Orange Shortbead Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2352-revision-6', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:49:54', '2012-11-10 20:49:54', '', 2352, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2352-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2501, 2, '2012-11-10 12:50:30', '2012-11-10 20:50:30', 'I''ve been going a little nuts with the baking lately... I''m coming up with and testing recipes for the February TNNA show, where I will of course be passing out cookies as usual.  I''ve been baking all kinds of shortbread cookies... so many!!!  This recipe was so unusual and delicious I just had to share!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2473" rel="attachment wp-att-2473"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2473" title="DCO1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO1-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="308" /></a> Here is what you need:\r\n\r\n2/3 cup flour\r\n\r\n1/4 cup coco powder\r\n\r\n1/4 cup confectioners sugar\r\n\r\n1 tbsp ground espresso (I prefer a French roast)\r\n\r\n1 stick of softened butter\r\n\r\n1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n\r\n1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips\r\n\r\nzest of 1/2 a medium organic orange\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCombine the flour, coco powder, sugar, and espresso powder into a bowl and mix well.  I like to use a whisk for this task.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2474" rel="attachment wp-att-2474"><img class="wp-image-2474 alignnone" title="DCO2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO2-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd the butter and vanilla extract and mix in well.  You can use an egg beater for this (on the very slow setting), but I just do it all by hand with a silicone spatula.  Mixing the batter burns a few of the calories that I intend to eat after the cookies are ready.  Then mix in the orange zest and chocolate chips.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2475" rel="attachment wp-att-2475"><img class="wp-image-2475 alignnone" title="DCO3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO3-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>\r\n\r\nForm the dough into a log about 1.5" in diameter and roll into parchment paper and refrigerate for about 1 hour.  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, line the baking sheet with parchment paper and cut the log into 1/2" cookies.  Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes.  The cookies will still be a little soft when they come out of the oven but they will harden a bit when they cool down.  Yield about 20-24 cookies.\r\n\r\nThese particular cookies tastes good with a nice strong cup of coffee and some half &amp; half, mmmm!!! Milk works fine too :)\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=2477" rel="attachment wp-att-2477"><img class="wp-image-2477 alignnone" title="DCO5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DCO5-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" /></a>', 'Double Chocolate Orange Shortbead Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2352-revision', '', '', '2012-11-10 12:50:30', '2012-11-10 20:50:30', '', 2352, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2352-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(2516, 2, '2012-11-16 11:22:05', '2012-11-16 19:22:05', 'I''ve been in a purging mood lately.  I''m just trying to clear out all the clutter.  About a year and a half ago Rory and I moved in together and in my laziness of unpacking my stuff I ended up with a chest full of homeless random objects.  The other day I dumped everything out and decided to keep almost everything.  But I cam across this little cotton hankie... not sure where it came from, or if it''s mine... or his... but it looks new and unused.  So it''s mine now! Haha!  I''m sure its mine... don''t remember it though.\r\n\r\nI thought, what the heck am I going to do with this hankie?! Ah! Craft project!!! I recalled this <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/mothers-day-embroidered-scarve/">little project from the Purl Bee</a> and thought... "Hmmmm, that might work." But I decided to take it to the next level.  Believe it or not, years ago, my first real crochet project was to crochet around some photographs I took.  I thought I could combine this Purl Bee project and this photography project and crochet around this lonely hankie.\r\n\r\nSo first I steamed the heck out of it... since I don''t own an iron.  Then I poked a bunch of strategically placed holes into the edge of my hankie using the pointy end of a seam ripper.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch/" rel="attachment wp-att-2505"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2505" title="CH" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2506"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2506" title="CH1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch22/" rel="attachment wp-att-2507"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2507" title="CH22" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH22-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen I browsed some crochet books I have in my "library." I found an edging in the book <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Around-Corner-Crochet-Borders-Instructions/dp/1603425381/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353092816&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=around+the+corner+crochet+borders">Around the Corner Crochet Borders</a> </em>by Edie Eckman.  I used DMC Pearl Cotton 5 (you can get that from Joanns) and crocheted away! Of course I made a few modifications (you know how I like to follow directions).  They changes I made were: I didn''t make the peaks as tall as the book and I didn''t do the second round of peaks.  It didn''t take very long... just a couple hours of TV.   But in the end this is what I have to show!  Vuala!!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2502"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2502" title="CH Finished 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2504"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2504" title="CH Finished 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2503"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2503" title="CH Finished 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nHappy Thanksgiving!!!', 'A little crochet here, a little crochet there...', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2431-revision-4', '', '', '2012-11-16 11:22:05', '2012-11-16 19:22:05', '', 2431, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2431-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2517, 2, '2012-11-16 11:22:31', '2012-11-16 19:22:31', 'I''ve been in a purging mood lately.  I''m just trying to clear out all the clutter.  About a year and a half ago Rory and I moved in together and in my laziness of unpacking my stuff I ended up with a chest full of homeless random objects.  The other day I dumped everything out and decided to keep almost everything.  But I cam across this little cotton hankie... not sure where it came from, or if it''s mine... or his... but it looks new and unused.  So it''s mine now! Haha!  I''m sure its mine... don''t remember it though.\r\n\r\nI thought, what the heck am I going to do with this hankie?! Ah! Craft project!!! I recalled this <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/mothers-day-embroidered-scarve/">little project from the Purl Bee</a> and thought... "Hmmmm, that might work." But I decided to take it to the next level.  Believe it or not, years ago, my first real crochet project was to crochet around some photographs I took.  I thought I could combine this Purl Bee project and this photography project and crochet around this lonely hankie.\r\n\r\nSo first I steamed the heck out of it... since I don''t own an iron.  Then I poked a bunch of strategically placed holes into the edge of my hankie using the pointy end of a seam ripper.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch/" rel="attachment wp-att-2505"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2505" title="CH" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2506"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2506" title="CH1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch22/" rel="attachment wp-att-2507"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2507" title="CH22" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH22-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nThen I browsed some crochet books I have in my "library." I found an edging in the book <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Around-Corner-Crochet-Borders-Instructions/dp/1603425381/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353092816&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=around+the+corner+crochet+borders">Around the Corner Crochet Borders</a> </em>by Edie Eckman.  I used DMC Pearl Cotton 5 (you can get that from Joanns) and crocheted away! Of course I made a few modifications (you know how I like to follow directions).  They changes I made were: I didn''t make the peaks as tall as the book and I didn''t do the second round of peaks.  It didn''t take very long... just a couple hours of TV.   But in the end this is what I have to show!  Vuala!!!!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2502"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2502" title="CH Finished 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2504"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2504" title="CH Finished 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2503"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2503" title="CH Finished 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nHappy Thanksgiving!!!', 'A little crochet here, a little crochet there...', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2431-revision-5', '', '', '2012-11-16 11:22:31', '2012-11-16 19:22:31', '', 2431, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2431-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2518, 2, '2012-11-16 11:23:41', '2012-11-16 19:23:41', 'I''ve been in a purging mood lately.  I''m just trying to clear out all the clutter.  About a year and a half ago Rory and I moved in together and in my laziness of unpacking my stuff I ended up with a chest full of homeless random objects.  The other day I dumped everything out and decided to keep almost everything.  But I cam across this little cotton hankie... not sure where it came from, or if it''s mine... or his... but it looks new and unused.  So it''s mine now! Haha!  I''m sure its mine... don''t remember it though.\n\nI thought, what the heck am I going to do with this hankie?! Ah! Craft project!!! I recalled this <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/mothers-day-embroidered-scarve/">little project from the Purl Bee</a> and thought... "Hmmmm, that might work." But I decided to take it to the next level.  Believe it or not, years ago, my first real crochet project was to crochet around some photographs I took.  I thought I could combine this Purl Bee project and this photography project and crochet around this lonely hankie.\n\nSo first I steamed the heck out of it... since I don''t own an iron.  Then I poked a bunch of strategically placed holes into the edge of my hankie using the pointy end of a seam ripper.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch/" rel="attachment wp-att-2505"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2505" title="CH" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2506"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2506" title="CH1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch22/" rel="attachment wp-att-2507"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2507" title="CH22" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH22-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\nThen I browsed some crochet books I have in my "library." I found an edging in the book <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Around-Corner-Crochet-Borders-Instructions/dp/1603425381/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1353092816&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=around+the+corner+crochet+borders">Around the Corner Crochet Borders</a> </em>by Edie Eckman.  I used DMC Pearl Cotton 5 (you can get that from Joanns) and crocheted away! Of course I made a few modifications (you know how I like to follow directions).  They changes I made were: I didn''t make the peaks as tall as the book and I didn''t do the second round of peaks.  It didn''t take very long... just a couple hours of TV.   But in the end this is what I have to show!  Vuala!!!!\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-1/" rel="attachment wp-att-2502"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2502" title="CH Finished 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2504"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2504" title="CH Finished 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/a-little-crochet-here-a-little-crochet-there/ch-finished-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2503"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2503" title="CH Finished 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/CH-Finished-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\nHappy Thanksgiving!!!', 'A little crochet here, a little crochet there...', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2431-autosave', '', '', '2012-11-16 11:23:41', '2012-11-16 19:23:41', '', 2431, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/2431-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(2519, 2, '2012-11-17 09:30:48', '2012-11-17 17:30:48', 'Still got your self in a tizzy about all those holiday gifts? Here are a few quick project ideas for the men your life.\r\n\r\nHow about a hat? We have <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/gregorio/">Gregorio</a>, <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/cabled-beanie/">Cabled Beanie</a> &amp; <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/ribbed-beanie/">Ribbed Beanie</a>! All three are great choices!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/gregorio/gregorio-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1218"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1218" title="Gregorio Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gregorio-Primary-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-five-kntis-for-the-men-in-our-lives/dsc_7767/" rel="attachment wp-att-2520"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2520" title="DSC_7767" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_7767-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-five-kntis-for-the-men-in-our-lives/dsc_7797/" rel="attachment wp-att-2521"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2521" title="DSC_7797" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_7797-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOr maybe you have a little more time and want to make some neck-gear! In that case there are two excellent choices: <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/walts-tangled-cables/">Walt''s Tangled Cables</a> and the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/unisex-neck-warmer/">Unisex Neck Warmer</a>!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/11/top-five-kntis-for-the-men-in-our-lives/walts-tc-primary/" rel="attachment wp-att-2525"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2525" title="Walt''s TC Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Walts-TC-Primary-e1353101419469-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="271" height="405" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/unisex-neck-warmer/dsc_7784/" rel="attachment wp-att-280"><img class="alignright  wp-image-280" title="DSC_7784" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/DSC_7784-331x500.jpg" alt="" width="268" height="405" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope this post was able to serve as a little inspiration for your holiday knits! Happy knitting!', 'Top five kntis for the men in our lives', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'top-five-kntis-for-the-men-in-our-lives', '', '', '2012-11-16 13:42:20', '2012-11-16 21:42:20', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=2519', 22, 'post', '', 0),
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