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(453, 2, '2011-08-01 18:31:54', '2011-08-02 01:31:54', '<p style="text-align: left;">I am slowly moving into the world of garments as my attention span slowly increases.  The sweetheart Cardigan is a one brain cell knitting project.  When everything else is frustrating and you just need to keep those idle hands busy, Sweetheart Cardigan is the right project for you.  The sweater is knit from the top-down and implements simple techniques such as a provisional cast on, pleats and a little button detail.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-441" title="Sweetheart Cardi 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6-996x1024.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="563" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">I knit this sweater using <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (100% superwash merino wool, 225 yards) in #36 Linen Grey.  The Gems is a really wonderful sport yarn, and when they say superwash they mean it.  I threw this sweater both into the wash (with a little <a href="http://www.soakwash.com/us/soak.html">Soak</a> of course) and the dryer and it still looks great.  Then I added three vintage buttons (purchased at <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">Wildfiber</a>) down the button-band and one on each sleeve.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now I am making up one for my self in <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/yarns-pashmina.html">Madelinetosh Pashmina</a> (75% superwash wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 360 yards) in the Norway Spruce colorway.  I am very excited.  I hardly every have time to knit for myself.  I take this one with my everywhere I go because I never have to look at the pattern to see what''s next.  I hope to squeeze in a few rows every week.  Here is a sneak peek of my sweater in progress with my alien stitch markers that I got from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadpassion">BeadPassion</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a>.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-444" title="SAMSUNG" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="440" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here are a few more photo of the cardigan for a 360 degree feel.  Type in the promotion code sweetness on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetheart-cardigan-5">Ravelry</a> to receive a 25% discount on your purchase now through August 22.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">                 <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-436" title="Sweetheart Cardi 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-438" title="Sweetheart Cardi 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-439" title="Sweetheart Cardi 4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Keep reading to see the winner of the last post, I should be announcing it very soon.  I will also be having another giveaway in the next few weeks, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for that.  And don''t forget use the promotion code rufflyruff on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ravelry</a> to receive 30% my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ruffled Ascot</a> pattern good now through August 31.</p>', 'Sweetheart Cardigan', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '435-revision-11', '', '', '2011-08-01 18:31:54', '2011-08-02 01:31:54', '', 435, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/435-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(454, 2, '2011-08-01 18:32:26', '2011-08-02 01:32:26', '<p style="text-align: left;">I am slowly moving into the world of garments as my attention span slowly increases.  The sweetheart Cardigan is a one brain cell knitting project.  When everything else is frustrating and you just need to keep those idle hands busy, Sweetheart Cardigan is the right project for you.  The sweater is knit from the top-down and implements simple techniques such as a provisional cast on, pleats and a little button detail.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-441" title="Sweetheart Cardi 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6-996x1024.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="563" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">I knit this sweater using <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (100% superwash merino wool, 225 yards) in #36 Linen Grey.  The Gems is a really wonderful sport yarn, and when they say superwash they mean it.  I threw this sweater both into the wash (with a little <a href="http://www.soakwash.com/us/soak.html">Soak</a> of course) and the dryer and it still looks great.  Then I added three vintage buttons (purchased at <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">Wildfiber</a>) down the button-band and one on each sleeve.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now I am making up one for my self in <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/yarns-pashmina.html">Madelinetosh Pashmina</a> (75% superwash wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 360 yards) in the Norway Spruce colorway.  I am very excited.  I hardly every have time to knit for myself.  I take this one with my everywhere I go because I never have to look at the pattern to see what''s next.  I hope to squeeze in a few rows every week.  Here is a sneak peek of my sweater in progress with my alien stitch markers that I got from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadpassion">BeadPassion</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-444" title="SAMSUNG" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="440" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here are a few more photo of the cardigan for a 360 degree feel.  Type in the promotion code sweetness on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetheart-cardigan-5">Ravelry</a> to receive a 25% discount on your purchase now through August 22.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-436" title="Sweetheart Cardi 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-438" title="Sweetheart Cardi 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-437" title="Sweetheart Cardi 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-439" title="Sweetheart Cardi 4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Keep reading to see the winner of the last post, I should be announcing it very soon.  I will also be having another giveaway in the next few weeks, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for that.  And don''t forget use the promotion code rufflyruff on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ravelry</a> to receive 30% my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ruffled Ascot</a> pattern good now through August 31.</p>', 'Sweetheart Cardigan', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '435-revision-12', '', '', '2011-08-01 18:32:26', '2011-08-02 01:32:26', '', 435, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/435-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(455, 2, '2011-08-01 18:32:31', '2011-08-02 01:32:31', '<p style="text-align: left;">I am slowly moving into the world of garments as my attention span slowly increases.  The sweetheart Cardigan is a one brain cell knitting project.  When everything else is frustrating and you just need to keep those idle hands busy, Sweetheart Cardigan is the right project for you.  The sweater is knit from the top-down and implements simple techniques such as a provisional cast on, pleats and a little button detail.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-441" title="Sweetheart Cardi 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6-996x1024.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="563" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">I knit this sweater using <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (100% superwash merino wool, 225 yards) in #36 Linen Grey.  The Gems is a really wonderful sport yarn, and when they say superwash they mean it.  I threw this sweater both into the wash (with a little <a href="http://www.soakwash.com/us/soak.html">Soak</a> of course) and the dryer and it still looks great.  Then I added three vintage buttons (purchased at <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">Wildfiber</a>) down the button-band and one on each sleeve.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now I am making up one for my self in <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/yarns-pashmina.html">Madelinetosh Pashmina</a> (75% superwash wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 360 yards) in the Norway Spruce colorway.  I am very excited.  I hardly every have time to knit for myself.  I take this one with my everywhere I go because I never have to look at the pattern to see what''s next.  I hope to squeeze in a few rows every week.  Here is a sneak peek of my sweater in progress with my alien stitch markers that I got from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadpassion">BeadPassion</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-444" title="SAMSUNG" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="440" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here are a few more photo of the cardigan for a 360 degree feel.  Type in the promotion code sweetness on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetheart-cardigan-5">Ravelry</a> to receive a 25% discount on your purchase now through August 22.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-436" title="Sweetheart Cardi 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-438" title="Sweetheart Cardi 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-437" title="Sweetheart Cardi 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-439" title="Sweetheart Cardi 4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Keep reading to see the winner of the last post, I should be announcing it very soon.  I will also be having another giveaway in the next few weeks, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for that.  And don''t forget use the promotion code rufflyruff on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ravelry</a> to receive 30% my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ruffled Ascot</a> pattern good now through August 31.</p>', 'Sweetheart Cardigan', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '435-revision-13', '', '', '2011-08-01 18:32:31', '2011-08-02 01:32:31', '', 435, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/435-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(456, 2, '2011-08-01 18:32:57', '2011-08-02 01:32:57', '<p style="text-align: left;">I am slowly moving into the world of garments as my attention span slowly increases.  The sweetheart Cardigan is a one brain cell knitting project.  When everything else is frustrating and you just need to keep those idle hands busy, Sweetheart Cardigan is the right project for you.  The sweater is knit from the top-down and implements simple techniques such as a provisional cast on, pleats and a little button detail.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-441" title="Sweetheart Cardi 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6-996x1024.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="563" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">I knit this sweater using <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (100% superwash merino wool, 225 yards) in #36 Linen Grey.  The Gems is a really wonderful sport yarn, and when they say superwash they mean it.  I threw this sweater both into the wash (with a little <a href="http://www.soakwash.com/us/soak.html">Soak</a> of course) and the dryer and it still looks great.  Then I added three vintage buttons (purchased at <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">Wildfiber</a>) down the button-band and one on each sleeve.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now I am making up one for my self in <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/yarns-pashmina.html">Madelinetosh Pashmina</a> (75% superwash wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 360 yards) in the Norway Spruce colorway.  I am very excited.  I hardly every have time to knit for myself.  I take this one with my everywhere I go because I never have to look at the pattern to see what''s next.  I hope to squeeze in a few rows every week.  Here is a sneak peek of my sweater in progress with my alien stitch markers that I got from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadpassion">BeadPassion</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-444" title="SAMSUNG" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="440" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here are a few more photo of the cardigan for a 360 degree feel.  Type in the promotion code sweetness on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetheart-cardigan-5">Ravelry</a> to receive a 25% discount on your purchase now through August 22.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-436" title="Sweetheart Cardi 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-438" title="Sweetheart Cardi 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-439" title="Sweetheart Cardi 4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Keep reading to see the winner of the last post, I should be announcing it very soon.  I will also be having another giveaway in the next few weeks, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for that.  And don''t forget use the promotion code rufflyruff on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ravelry</a> to receive 30% my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ruffled Ascot</a> pattern good now through August 31.</p>', 'Sweetheart Cardigan', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '435-revision-14', '', '', '2011-08-01 18:32:57', '2011-08-02 01:32:57', '', 435, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/435-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(457, 2, '2011-08-01 18:33:36', '2011-08-02 01:33:36', '<p style="text-align: left;">I am slowly moving into the world of garments as my attention span slowly increases.  The sweetheart Cardigan is a one brain cell knitting project.  When everything else is frustrating and you just need to keep those idle hands busy, Sweetheart Cardigan is the right project for you.  The sweater is knit from the top-down and implements simple techniques such as a provisional cast on, pleats and a little button detail.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-441" title="Sweetheart Cardi 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-6-996x1024.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="563" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">I knit this sweater using <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (100% superwash merino wool, 225 yards) in #36 Linen Grey.  The Gems is a really wonderful sport yarn, and when they say superwash they mean it.  I threw this sweater both into the wash (with a little <a href="http://www.soakwash.com/us/soak.html">Soak</a> of course) and the dryer and it still looks great.  Then I added three vintage buttons (purchased at <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">Wildfiber</a>) down the button-band and one on each sleeve.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now I am making up one for my self in <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/yarns-pashmina.html">Madelinetosh Pashmina</a> (75% superwash wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere, 360 yards) in the Norway Spruce colorway.  I am very excited.  I hardly every have time to knit for myself.  I take this one with my everywhere I go because I never have to look at the pattern to see what''s next.  I hope to squeeze in a few rows every week.  Here is a sneak peek of my sweater in progress with my alien stitch markers that I got from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadpassion">BeadPassion</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a>.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-444" title="SAMSUNG" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-WIP-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="440" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here are a few more photo of the cardigan for a 360 degree feel.  Type in the promotion code sweetness on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetheart-cardigan-5">Ravelry</a> to receive a 25% discount on your purchase now through August 22.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-436" title="Sweetheart Cardi 1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-438" title="Sweetheart Cardi 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>     <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-439" title="Sweetheart Cardi 4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sweetheart-Cardi-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Keep reading to see the winner of the last post, I should be announcing it very soon.  I will also be having another giveaway in the next few weeks, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for that.  And don''t forget use the promotion code rufflyruff on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ravelry</a> to receive 30% my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ruffled Ascot</a> pattern good now through August 31.</p>', 'Sweetheart Cardigan', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '435-revision-15', '', '', '2011-08-01 18:33:36', '2011-08-02 01:33:36', '', 435, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/435-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(463, 2, '2011-08-27 19:15:49', '2011-08-28 02:15:49', 'Happy Saturday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice and color.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="508" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="507" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="684" height="911" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little Umph! which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 aligncenter" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="479" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-493" title="Crashing waves 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="515" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou can see how well the two yarns work together.  The Lacy Lamb has such a delicate feel and look and is paired with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless hugs the Lacy Lamb and adds a little bit of what I call "crunch factor" to the texture.\r\n\r\nIn the next version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> I used my own hand-spun.  The roving was a 50% silk 50% merino blend.  I dyed it "Grace''s Green" in the <a href="http://www.pagewoodfarm.com">Pagewood Farm</a> dye studio where Robin Page has been very kind to invite me several times for "dye-day."  I spun the roving into a lovely single ply that is thick and thin in texture.  In the second image you can see more of the color variegation and inconsistency of my spinning.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a 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2239 (in the second to last stripe) is switched to the lighter one 1120 (you can see this better in the second image).  Then I ran out of the lighter maroon, so I bound off in the light blue 1053.  I definitely had a lot of fun knitting this shawlette.... there was never a dull moment, I was either always changing color, working the lace, or having fun with the short-row bind off.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-487 alignnone" title="DSC_0199" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="503" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg"><img title="DSC_0203" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="502" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is yet another version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.  I did not knit this one, my friend Hanna knit this for <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">Wildfiber</a>.  I would say this is the most interesting version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> I have seen so far.  I love love love this one.  She used <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a> in Faded Chinos alternating every two rows with <a href="http://habutextiles.com/A-172">Habu Textiles A-172 Spiral Slub</a> in Wine.  Here is my other friend Jess modeling the shawl.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-466" title="DSC_0247" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-465" title="DSC_0251" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the photo below you can see how the striping looks up close.  When she got to the lace Hanna only used the <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-467" title="DSC_0237" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd last but not least.  This past spring I made myself a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> Shawl.  I used <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetish Prairie</a> in Stovepipe and made myself a full shawl version (and I still have yarn left over, that Prairie goes a long way).  To make the shawlette larger just continue to increase in the established manner until the desired length before the lace portion.  Make sure that your stitch count is a multiple of 6+1.  I also extended the lace portion of the shawl by working a few more repeats.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a 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(490, 2, '2011-08-15 14:01:34', '2011-08-15 21:01:34', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of Crashing Waves.\n\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts for my family and friends.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of crashing waves.\n\nIn this version I used less than one hank of Madelinetosh Prairie (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="738" height="553" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="740" height="554" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="738" height="983" /></a>\n\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little umph which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my new favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-478" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="754" height="532" /></a>', 'The Many Faces of Crashing Waves', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '463-revision', '', '', '2011-08-15 14:01:34', '2011-08-15 21:01:34', '', 463, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/463-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(491, 2, '2011-08-15 14:01:59', '2011-08-15 21:01:59', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of Crashing Waves.\r\n\r\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts for my family and friends.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of crashing waves.\r\n\r\nIn this version I used less than one hank of Madelinetosh Prairie (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="738" height="553" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="740" height="554" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="738" height="983" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little umph which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my new favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 alignnone" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="754" height="532" /></a>', 'The Many Faces of Crashing Waves', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '463-revision-2', '', '', '2011-08-15 14:01:59', '2011-08-15 21:01:59', '', 463, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/463-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(494, 2, '2011-08-15 14:48:37', '2011-08-15 21:48:37', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts for my family and friends.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little 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(495, 2, '2011-08-15 14:49:17', '2011-08-15 21:49:17', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts for my family and friends.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely 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(496, 2, '2011-08-15 14:51:22', '2011-08-15 21:51:22', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts for my family and friends.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="738" height="553" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="740" height="554" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="738" height="983" /></a>\n\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little umph which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my new favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 alignnone" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="754" height="532" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-493" title="Crashing waves 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="754" height="565" /></a>\n\nYou can see how well the two yarns work together.  The Lacy Lamb has such a delicate feel and look while the delicacy of the Silk Stainless is paired with its strength.  The Silk Stainless hugs the Lacy Lamb and adds a little bit of what I call "crunch factor" to the texture.\n\nIn this version of Crashing Waves I used my own hand-spun.  The roving was a 50% silk 50% merino blend.  I dyed it "Grace''s Green" in the Pagewood Farm dye studio where Robin Page has been very kind to invite me several times for "dye-day."  I spun the roving into only a single ply.  In the second image you can see more of the color variegation and inconsistency of my spinning.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-489" title="IMG_1696" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="758" height="1010" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485" title="IMG_1691" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="756" height="1009" /></a>\n\nI was only able to get a couple of good shots of this version of Crashing Waves.  I knit this one out of Koigu KPM (in three different colors).  I know it''s hardly noticeable.  I used two kinds of maroons (one dark and one light) and one light blue.  When I ran out of the dark maroon (in the second to last stripe) is switched to the lighter one (you can see this better in the image below).  Then I ran out of the lighter maroon, so I bound off in the light blue.  I definitely had a lot of fun knitting this one because there was never a dull moment, I was either always changing color, working the lace, or that fun short-row bind off.<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg">\n</a>\n\n<a 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size-large wp-image-466" title="DSC_0247" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-465" title="DSC_0251" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="480" /></a>\n\nIn the photo below you can see how the striping looks up close.  When she got to the lace Hanna only used the Madeline Tosh Tosh Merino Light.<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg">\n</a><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-467" title="DSC_0237" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="722" height="482" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;', 'The many faces of Crashing Waves', '', 'inherit', 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(497, 2, '2011-08-15 15:00:58', '2011-08-15 22:00:58', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts for my family and friends.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="508" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="507" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="684" height="911" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little umph which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my new favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 aligncenter" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="479" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-493" title="Crashing waves 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="515" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou can see how well the two yarns work together.  The Lacy Lamb has such a delicate feel and look while the delicacy of the Silk Stainless is paired with its strength.  The Silk Stainless hugs the Lacy Lamb and adds a little bit of what I call "crunch factor" to the texture.\n\nIn this version of Crashing Waves I used my own hand-spun.  The roving was a 50% silk 50% merino blend.  I dyed it "Grace''s Green" in the Pagewood Farm dye studio where Robin Page has been very kind to invite me several times for "dye-day."  I spun the roving into only a single ply.  In the second image you can see more of the color variegation and inconsistency of my spinning.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-489" title="IMG_1696" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="916" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485" title="IMG_1691" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="917" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was only able to get a couple of good shots of this version of Crashing Waves.  I knit this one out of Koigu KPM (in three different colors).  I know it''s hardly noticeable.  I used two kinds of maroons (one dark and one light) and one light blue.  When I ran out of the dark maroon (in the second to last stripe) is switched to the lighter one (you can see this better in the image below).  Then I ran out of the lighter maroon, so I bound off in the light blue.  I definitely had a lot of fun knitting this one because there was never a dull moment, I was either always changing color, working the lace, or that fun short-row bind off.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg">\n</a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-487 alignnone" title="DSC_0199" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="503" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg"><img title="DSC_0203" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="502" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is yet another version of Crashing Waves.  I did not knit this one, my friend Hanna knit this for Wildfiber.  I would say this is the most interesting version of Crashing Waves I have seen so far.  I love love love this one.  She used Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Faded Chinos alternating every two rows with Habu Textiles Spiral Slub.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-466" title="DSC_0247" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-465" title="DSC_0251" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn the photo below you can see how the striping looks up close.  When she got to the lace Hanna only used the Madeline Tosh Tosh Merino Light.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg">\n</a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-467" title="DSC_0237" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd last but not least.  This past spring I made myself a Crashing Waves Shawl.  I used Madelinetish Prairie in Stovepipe and made myself a full shawl version (and I still have yarn left over).  To make the shawlette larger just continue to increase in the established manner until the desired length before the lace portion.  Make sure that your stitch count is a multiple of 6+1.  Then everything else is the same.  I also extended the lace portion of the shawl.  I worked the lace repeat a few more times and then worked the bind off the same.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl version of Crashing Waves.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0224.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-476" title="DSC_0224" 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(498, 2, '2011-08-15 15:02:44', '2011-08-15 22:02:44', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts for my family and friends.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="508" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="507" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="684" height="911" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little umph which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my new favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 aligncenter" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="479" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-493" title="Crashing waves 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="515" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou can see how well the two yarns work together.  The Lacy Lamb has such a delicate feel and look while the delicacy of the Silk Stainless is paired with its strength.  The Silk Stainless hugs the Lacy Lamb and adds a little bit of what I call "crunch factor" to the texture.\r\n\r\nIn this version of Crashing Waves I used my own hand-spun.  The roving was a 50% silk 50% merino blend.  I dyed it "Grace''s Green" in the Pagewood Farm dye studio where Robin Page has been very kind to invite me several times for "dye-day."  I spun the roving into only a single ply.  In the second image you can see more of the color variegation and inconsistency of my spinning.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-489" title="IMG_1696" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="916" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485" title="IMG_1691" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="917" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was only able to get a couple of good shots of this version of Crashing Waves.  I knit this one out of Koigu KPM (in three different colors).  I know it''s hardly noticeable.  I used two kinds of maroons (one dark and one light) and one light blue.  When I ran out of the dark maroon (in the second to last stripe) is switched to the lighter one (you can see this better in the image below).  Then I ran out of the lighter maroon, so I bound off in the light blue.  I definitely had a lot of fun knitting this one because there was never a dull moment, I was either always changing color, working the lace, or that fun short-row bind off.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-487 alignnone" title="DSC_0199" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="503" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg"><img title="DSC_0203" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="502" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is yet another version of Crashing Waves.  I did not knit this one, my friend Hanna knit this for Wildfiber.  I would say this is the most interesting version of Crashing Waves I have seen so far.  I love love love this one.  She used Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Faded Chinos alternating every two rows with Habu Textiles Spiral Slub.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-466" title="DSC_0247" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-465" title="DSC_0251" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the photo below you can see how the striping looks up close.  When she got to the lace Hanna only used the Madeline Tosh Tosh Merino Light.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-467" title="DSC_0237" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd last but not least.  This past spring I made myself a Crashing Waves Shawl.  I used Madelinetish Prairie in Stovepipe and made myself a full shawl version (and I still have yarn left over).  To make the shawlette larger just continue to increase in the established manner until the desired length before the lace portion.  Make sure that your stitch count is a multiple of 6+1.  Then everything else is the same.  I also extended the lace portion of the shawl.  I worked the lace repeat a few more times and then worked the bind off the same.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl version of Crashing 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(499, 2, '2011-08-15 18:21:51', '2011-08-16 01:21:51', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts for my family and friends.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="508" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="507" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="684" height="911" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little Umph! which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my new favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 aligncenter" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="479" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-493" title="Crashing waves 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="515" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou can see how well the two yarns work together.  The Lacy Lamb has such a delicate feel and look while the delicacy of the Silk Stainless is paired with its strength.  The Silk Stainless hugs the Lacy Lamb and adds a little bit of what I call "crunch factor" to the texture.\n\nIn this version of Crashing Waves I used my own hand-spun.  The roving was a 50% silk 50% merino blend.  I dyed it "Grace''s Green" in the Pagewood Farm dye studio where Robin Page has been very kind to invite me several times for "dye-day."  I spun the roving into only a single ply.  In the second image you can see more of the color variegation and inconsistency of my spinning.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-489" title="IMG_1696" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="916" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485" title="IMG_1691" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="917" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was only able to get a couple of good shots of this version of Crashing Waves.  I knit this one out of <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns.html">Koigu KPM </a>(in three different colors).  I know it''s hardly noticeable.  I used two kinds of maroons (one dark and one light) and one light blue.  When I ran out of the dark maroon 2239 (in the second to last stripe) is switched to the lighter one 1120 (you can see this better in the image below).  Then I ran out of the lighter maroon, so I bound off in the light blue 1053.  I definitely had a lot of fun knitting this one because there was never a dull moment, I was either always changing color, working the lace, or that fun short-row bind off.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg">\n</a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-487 alignnone" title="DSC_0199" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="503" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg"><img title="DSC_0203" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="502" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is yet another version of Crashing Waves.  I did not knit this one, my friend Hanna knit this for Wildfiber.  I would say this is the most interesting version of Crashing Waves I have seen so far.  I love love love this one.  She used <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a> in Faded Chinos alternating every two rows with <a href="http://habutextiles.com/A-172">Habu Textiles A-172 Spiral Slub</a> in Wine.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-466" title="DSC_0247" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-465" title="DSC_0251" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn the photo below you can see how the striping looks up close.  When she got to the lace Hanna only used the <a 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(500, 2, '2011-08-22 23:32:05', '2011-08-23 06:32:05', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice and color.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="508" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="507" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="684" height="911" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little Umph! which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 aligncenter" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="479" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-493" title="Crashing waves 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="515" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou can see how well the two yarns work together.  The Lacy Lamb has such a delicate feel and look we the of the Silk Stainless is paired with its strength.  The Silk Stainless hugs the Lacy Lamb and adds a little bit of what I call "crunch factor" to the texture.\n\nIn this version of Crashing Waves I used my own hand-spun.  The roving was a 50% silk 50% merino blend.  I dyed it "Grace''s Green" in the Pagewood Farm dye studio where Robin Page has been very kind to invite me several times for "dye-day."  I spun the roving into only a single ply.  In the second image you can see more of the color variegation and inconsistency of my spinning.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-489" title="IMG_1696" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="916" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485" title="IMG_1691" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="917" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was only able to get a couple of good shots of this version of Crashing Waves.  I knit this one out of <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns.html">Koigu KPM </a>(in three different colors).  I know it''s hardly noticeable.  I used two kinds of maroons (one dark and one light) and one light blue.  When I ran out of the dark maroon 2239 (in the second to last stripe) is switched to the lighter one 1120 (you can see this better in the image below).  Then I ran out of the lighter maroon, so I bound off in the light blue 1053.  I definitely had a lot of fun knitting this one because there was never a dull moment, I was either always changing color, working the lace, or that fun short-row bind off.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg">\n</a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-487 alignnone" title="DSC_0199" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="503" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg"><img title="DSC_0203" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="502" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is yet another version of Crashing Waves.  I did not knit this one, my friend Hanna knit this for Wildfiber.  I would say this is the most interesting version of Crashing Waves I have seen so far.  I love love love this one.  She used <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a> in Faded Chinos alternating every two rows with <a href="http://habutextiles.com/A-172">Habu Textiles A-172 Spiral Slub</a> in Wine.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-466" title="DSC_0247" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-465" title="DSC_0251" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn the photo below you can see how the striping looks up close.  When she got to the lace Hanna only used the <a 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(510, 2, '2011-08-27 19:15:15', '2011-08-28 02:15:15', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice and color.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="508" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="507" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="684" height="911" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little Umph! which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 aligncenter" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="479" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-493" title="Crashing waves 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="515" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou can see how well the two yarns work together.  The Lacy Lamb has such a delicate feel and look and is paired with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless hugs the Lacy Lamb and adds a little bit of what I call "crunch factor" to the texture.\n\nIn the next version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> I used my own hand-spun.  The roving was a 50% silk 50% merino blend.  I dyed it "Grace''s Green" in the <a href="http://www.pagewoodfarm.com">Pagewood Farm</a> dye studio where Robin Page has been very kind to invite me several times for "dye-day."  I spun the roving into a lovely single ply that is thick and thin in texture.  In the second image you can see more of the color variegation and inconsistency of my spinning.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-489" title="IMG_1696" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="916" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485" title="IMG_1691" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="917" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was only able to get a couple of good shots of this version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.  I knit this one out of <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns.html">Koigu KPM </a>(in three different colors).  I know it''s hardly noticeable.  I used two shades of maroon (one dark and one light) and one shade of light blue.  When I ran out of the dark maroon 2239 (in the second to last stripe) is switched to the lighter one 1120 (you can see this better in the second image).  Then I ran out of the lighter maroon, so I bound off in the light blue 1053.  I definitely had a lot of fun knitting this shawlette.... there was never a dull moment, I was either always changing color, working the lace, or having fun with the short-row bind off.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg">\n</a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-487 alignnone" title="DSC_0199" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="503" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg"><img title="DSC_0203" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="502" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is yet another version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.  I did not knit this one, my friend Hanna knit this for <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">Wildfiber</a>.  I would say this is the most interesting version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> I have seen so far.  I love love love this one.  She used <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a> in Faded Chinos alternating every two rows with <a href="http://habutextiles.com/A-172">Habu Textiles A-172 Spiral Slub</a> in Wine.  Here is my other friend Jess modeling the shawl.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-466" title="DSC_0247" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-465" title="DSC_0251" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn the photo below you can see how the striping looks up close.  When she got to the lace Hanna only used the <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg">\n</a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-467" title="DSC_0237" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd last but not least.  This past spring I made myself a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> Shawl.  I used <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetish Prairie</a> in Stovepipe and made myself a full shawl version (and I still have yarn left over, that Prairie goes a long way).  To make the shawlette larger just continue to increase in the established manner until the desired length before the lace portion.  Make sure that your stitch count is a multiple of 6+1.  I also extended the lace portion of the shawl by working a few more repeats.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0224.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-476" title="DSC_0224" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0224-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0228.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-469" title="DSC_0228" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0228-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0213.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-474" title="DSC_0213" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0213-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="703" height="469" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI hope you have enjoyed the many faces of Crashing Waves.  I would love to see your version as well.  Please share your pictures on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Ravelry</a> and in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-designs">group</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAlso don''t forget that until August 31st (Pacific Time) you can receive 30% off the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ruffled Ascot</a> pattern on Ravelry by using the promotion code rufflyruff.  Enjoy!', 'The many faces of Crashing Waves', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '463-revision-10', '', '', '2011-08-27 19:15:15', '2011-08-28 02:15:15', '', 463, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/463-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(511, 2, '2011-08-27 19:15:49', '2011-08-28 02:15:49', 'Happy Monday everyone!  I just moved last week so I haven''t had much time to start anything new and exciting.  But today I thought it would be nice to talk about the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\nI have knit countless of these shawls and shawlettes as gifts.  Every time I make one the personality of the recipient shows through the yarn choice and color.  I have used everything from hand-spun, hand-dyed, to stainless steel.  Here are some images of the versatility of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\nIn this version I used less than one hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> (100% superwash merino, 840 yards) in Vintage Frame (discontinued colorway).  This is the large version featured in the pattern.  Here is my lovely little sister modeling the shawl.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-482" title="IMG_1287" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1287-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="508" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-480 aligncenter" title="IMG_1268" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1268-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="678" height="507" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-483" title="IMG_1349" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1349-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="684" height="911" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this version I used one strand of <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-20">Habu A-20 Silk Stainless Steel</a> in 7 Yamabuki Orange and <a href="http://jadesapphire.com/">Jade Sapphire Lacy Lamb</a> in NY109.  I thought that the Lacy Lamb needed a little Umph! which is why I chose to pair it with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless is one of my favorite yarns, it seems like I have every color in my stash and I want to use it in everything I make.  Here are a few images of the two held together living merrily in harmony.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-478 aligncenter" title="IMG_1067" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1067-1024x724.jpg" alt="" width="679" height="479" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-493" title="Crashing waves 6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Crashing-waves-6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="515" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou can see how well the two yarns work together.  The Lacy Lamb has such a delicate feel and look and is paired with the Silk Stainless.  The Silk Stainless hugs the Lacy Lamb and adds a little bit of what I call "crunch factor" to the texture.\r\n\r\nIn the next version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> I used my own hand-spun.  The roving was a 50% silk 50% merino blend.  I dyed it "Grace''s Green" in the <a href="http://www.pagewoodfarm.com">Pagewood Farm</a> dye studio where Robin Page has been very kind to invite me several times for "dye-day."  I spun the roving into a lovely single ply that is thick and thin in texture.  In the second image you can see more of the color variegation and inconsistency of my spinning.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-489" title="IMG_1696" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1696-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="916" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-485" title="IMG_1691" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1691-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="688" height="917" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was only able to get a couple of good shots of this version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.  I knit this one out of <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns.html">Koigu KPM </a>(in three different colors).  I know it''s hardly noticeable.  I used two shades of maroon (one dark and one light) and one shade of light blue.  When I ran out of the dark maroon 2239 (in the second to last stripe) is switched to the lighter one 1120 (you can see this better in the second image).  Then I ran out of the lighter maroon, so I bound off in the light blue 1053.  I definitely had a lot of fun knitting this shawlette.... there was never a dull moment, I was either always changing color, working the lace, or having fun with the short-row bind off.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-487 alignnone" title="DSC_0199" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0199-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="503" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203.jpg"><img title="DSC_0203" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0203-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="752" height="502" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is yet another version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.  I did not knit this one, my friend Hanna knit this for <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">Wildfiber</a>.  I would say this is the most interesting version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> I have seen so far.  I love love love this one.  She used <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a> in Faded Chinos alternating every two rows with <a href="http://habutextiles.com/A-172">Habu Textiles A-172 Spiral Slub</a> in Wine.  Here is my other friend Jess modeling the shawl.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-466" title="DSC_0247" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-465" title="DSC_0251" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0251-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the photo below you can see how the striping looks up close.  When she got to the lace Hanna only used the <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-merino-light.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0247.jpg">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-467" title="DSC_0237" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0237-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="689" height="459" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd last but not least.  This past spring I made myself a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a> Shawl.  I used <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/prairie.html">Madelinetish Prairie</a> in Stovepipe and made myself a full shawl version (and I still have yarn left over, that Prairie goes a long way).  To make the shawlette larger just continue to increase in the established manner until the desired length before the lace portion.  Make sure that your stitch count is a multiple of 6+1.  I also extended the lace portion of the shawl by working a few more repeats.  Here is Jess modeling the shawl version of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0224.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-476" title="DSC_0224" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0224-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0228.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-469" title="DSC_0228" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0228-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="685" height="1024" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0213.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-474" title="DSC_0213" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC_0213-1024x685.jpg" alt="" width="703" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope you have enjoyed the many faces of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Crashing Waves</a>.  I would love to see your version as well.  Please share your pictures on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crashing-waves">Ravelry</a> and in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/grace-akhrem-designs">group</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso don''t forget that until August 31st (Pacific Time) you can receive 30% off the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-ascot">Ruffled Ascot</a> pattern on Ravelry by using the promotion code rufflyruff.  Enjoy!', 'The many faces of Crashing Waves', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '463-revision-11', '', '', '2011-08-27 19:15:49', '2011-08-28 02:15:49', '', 463, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/08/463-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(527, 2, '2011-09-12 12:17:04', '2011-09-12 19:17:04', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0344/" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0414/" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0423/" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0431/" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0434/" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0348/" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0350/" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/rory-strangling-mt/" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0405/" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'weekend-trip-to-san-francisco', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:35:34', '2011-10-03 22:35:34', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=527', 24, 'post', '', 0),
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(529, 2, '2011-09-11 20:15:49', '2011-09-12 03:15:49', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai and then  (yum, yum) and then head to Dalva (a whisky bar a block away) where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.  Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn from a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was, my cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful merino/alpaca blend from ShiBui Knits', 'Weekend trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-11 20:15:49', '2011-09-12 03:15:49', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(530, 2, '2011-09-11 20:19:42', '2011-09-12 03:19:42', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai and then  (yum, yum) and then head to Dalva (a whisky bar a block away) where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.  Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn from a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was, my cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch and ate at The Grind Cafe.  I''m no food critic (but I do like to eat) and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in', 'Weekend trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-3', '', '', '2011-09-11 20:19:42', '2011-09-12 03:19:42', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(531, 2, '2011-09-11 20:21:37', '2011-09-12 03:21:37', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai and then  (yum, yum) and then head to Dalva (a whisky bar a block away) where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.  Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn from a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was, my cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch and ate at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  I''m no food critic (but I do like to eat) and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!\n\n&nbsp;', 'Weekend trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-4', '', '', '2011-09-11 20:21:37', '2011-09-12 03:21:37', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(532, 2, '2011-09-11 20:38:17', '2011-09-12 03:38:17', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai and then  (yum, yum) and then head to Dalva (a whisky bar a block away) where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.  Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn from a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was, my cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch and ate at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  I''m no food critic (but I do like to eat) and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a ja\n\n&nbsp;', 'Weekend trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-5', '', '', '2011-09-11 20:38:17', '2011-09-12 03:38:17', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(533, 2, '2011-09-11 20:38:47', '2011-09-12 03:38:47', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai and then  (yum, yum) and then head to Dalva (a whisky bar a block away) where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.  Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn from a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was, my cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch and ate at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  I''m no food critic (but I do like to eat) and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Weekend trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-6', '', '', '2011-09-11 20:38:47', '2011-09-12 03:38:47', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(534, 2, '2011-09-11 20:42:29', '2011-09-12 03:42:29', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai and then  (yum, yum) and then head to Dalva (a whisky bar a block away) where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.  Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn from a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was, my cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch and ate at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  I''m no food critic (but I do like to eat) and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory (the bf) got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-7', '', '', '2011-09-11 20:42:29', '2011-09-12 03:42:29', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(535, 2, '2011-09-11 20:42:33', '2011-09-12 03:42:33', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai and then  (yum, yum) and then head to Dalva (a whisky bar a block away) where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.  Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn from a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was, my cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch and ate at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  I''m no food critic (but I do like to eat) and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory (the bf) got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-8', '', '', '2011-09-11 20:42:33', '2011-09-12 03:42:33', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(536, 2, '2011-09-11 22:55:12', '2011-09-12 05:55:12', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.  Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory (the bf) got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-9', '', '', '2011-09-11 22:55:12', '2011-09-12 05:55:12', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(546, 2, '2011-09-12 12:12:35', '2011-09-12 19:12:35', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk from the car we cam across this.  It just made things a little more special.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-10', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:12:35', '2011-09-12 19:12:35', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(547, 2, '2011-09-12 12:13:22', '2011-09-12 19:13:22', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-11', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:13:22', '2011-09-12 19:13:22', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(548, 2, '2011-09-12 12:13:22', '2011-09-12 19:13:22', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-12', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:13:22', '2011-09-12 19:13:22', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(549, 2, '2011-09-12 12:13:27', '2011-09-12 19:13:27', '<p>This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>On Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>These are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>This yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Then of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>And my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>As we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Then we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>After lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.</p>\r\n', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-13', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:13:27', '2011-09-12 19:13:27', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(550, 2, '2011-09-12 12:13:27', '2011-09-12 19:13:27', '<p>This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>On Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>These are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>This yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Then of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>And my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>As we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Then we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>After lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.</p>\r\n', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-14', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:13:27', '2011-09-12 19:13:27', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(551, 2, '2011-09-12 12:14:34', '2011-09-12 19:14:34', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! 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(552, 2, '2011-09-12 12:14:34', '2011-09-12 19:14:34', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-16', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:14:34', '2011-09-12 19:14:34', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(553, 2, '2011-09-12 12:14:55', '2011-09-12 19:14:55', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-17', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:14:55', '2011-09-12 19:14:55', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-17/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(554, 2, '2011-09-12 12:14:55', '2011-09-12 19:14:55', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-18', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:14:55', '2011-09-12 19:14:55', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-18/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(555, 2, '2011-09-12 12:15:34', '2011-09-12 19:15:34', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-19', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:15:34', '2011-09-12 19:15:34', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-19/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(556, 2, '2011-09-12 12:15:34', '2011-09-12 19:15:34', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-20', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:15:34', '2011-09-12 19:15:34', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-20/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(557, 2, '2011-09-12 12:17:04', '2011-09-12 19:17:04', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=545" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=537" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=538" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=539" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=540" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=544" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=543" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=542" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=541" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-21', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:17:04', '2011-09-12 19:17:04', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-21/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(560, 2, '2011-09-26 13:31:54', '2011-09-26 20:31:54', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0075/" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; 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(568, 2, '2011-09-24 19:47:39', '2011-09-25 02:47:39', 'This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of Dolce Handknits at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.\n\nHere is what you need:\n<ul>\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\n</ul>\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop chop chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\n\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\n\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\n\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\n\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!\n\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\n\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\n\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to Kim Dolce for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision', '', '', '2011-09-24 19:47:39', '2011-09-25 02:47:39', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(569, 2, '2011-09-24 19:48:25', '2011-09-25 02:48:25', 'This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of Dolce Handknits at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop chop chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to Kim Dolce for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-24 19:48:25', '2011-09-25 02:48:25', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(570, 2, '2011-09-24 19:48:25', '2011-09-25 02:48:25', 'This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of Dolce Handknits at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop chop chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to Kim Dolce for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-3', '', '', '2011-09-24 19:48:25', '2011-09-25 02:48:25', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(571, 2, '2011-09-24 19:48:39', '2011-09-25 02:48:39', 'This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of Dolce Handknits at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop chop chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to Kim Dolce for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-4', '', '', '2011-09-24 19:48:39', '2011-09-25 02:48:39', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(572, 2, '2011-09-24 19:48:39', '2011-09-25 02:48:39', 'This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of Dolce Handknits at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop chop chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to Kim Dolce for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-5', '', '', '2011-09-24 19:48:39', '2011-09-25 02:48:39', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(573, 2, '2011-09-26 12:39:39', '2011-09-26 19:39:39', 'This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-6', '', '', '2011-09-26 12:39:39', '2011-09-26 19:39:39', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(574, 2, '2011-09-26 12:39:39', '2011-09-26 19:39:39', 'This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-7', '', '', '2011-09-26 12:39:39', '2011-09-26 19:39:39', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-7/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(575, 2, '2011-09-26 12:39:44', '2011-09-26 19:39:44', '<p>This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.</p>\r\n<p>Here is what you need:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n<p>2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.</p>\r\n<p>4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.</p>\r\n<p>5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).</p>\r\n<p>6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!</p>\r\n<p>7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Once again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.</p>\r\n', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-8', '', '', '2011-09-26 12:39:44', '2011-09-26 19:39:44', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-8/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(576, 2, '2011-09-26 12:39:45', '2011-09-26 19:39:45', '<p>This Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend of mine as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.  The second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you. Now I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up someway or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies! Now of course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  Apparently this made for some very crunch cookies and a pretty good laugh.</p>\r\n<p>Here is what you need:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n<p>2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Bet in the egg yolks and the vanilla.</p>\r\n<p>4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.</p>\r\n<p>5.  Shape the dough into two logs one inch in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).</p>\r\n<p>6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat.  I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step, the cookies will still taste good!</p>\r\n<p>7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  I was watching the Barefoot Contessa on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The Barefoot Contessa says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.</p>\r\n<p>[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Once again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.</p>\r\n', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-9', '', '', '2011-09-26 12:39:45', '2011-09-26 19:39:45', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-9/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(577, 2, '2011-09-26 13:31:05', '2011-09-26 20:31:05', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-10', '', '', '2011-09-26 13:31:05', '2011-09-26 20:31:05', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-10/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(578, 2, '2011-09-26 13:31:05', '2011-09-26 20:31:05', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-11', '', '', '2011-09-26 13:31:05', '2011-09-26 20:31:05', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-11/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(579, 2, '2011-09-26 13:31:54', '2011-09-26 20:31:54', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=561" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=562" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=563" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=564" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=567" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-12', '', '', '2011-09-26 13:31:54', '2011-09-26 20:31:54', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-12/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(580, 2, '2011-09-26 13:33:00', '2011-09-26 20:33:00', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\n\nHere is what you need:\n<ul>\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\n</ul>\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0075/" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0087/" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\n\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\n\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\n\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\n\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\n\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0094/" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\n\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0103/" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\n\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\n\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0111/" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-autosave', '', '', '2011-09-26 13:33:00', '2011-09-26 20:33:00', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(581, 2, '2011-09-26 13:31:54', '2011-09-26 20:31:54', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0075/" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0087/" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0094/" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0103/" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0111/" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-13', '', '', '2011-09-26 13:31:54', '2011-09-26 20:31:54', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/560-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(582, 2, '2011-10-03 15:32:10', '2011-10-03 22:32:10', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0075/" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0087/" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0094/" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0103/" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0111/" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-14', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:32:10', '2011-10-03 22:32:10', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/10/560-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(583, 2, '2011-10-03 15:32:10', '2011-10-03 22:32:10', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0075/" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0087/" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0094/" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0103/" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0111/" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-15', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:32:10', '2011-10-03 22:32:10', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/10/560-revision-15/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(584, 2, '2011-10-03 15:32:20', '2011-10-03 22:32:20', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0075/" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0087/" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0094/" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0103/" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0111/" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-16', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:32:20', '2011-10-03 22:32:20', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/10/560-revision-16/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(585, 2, '2011-10-03 15:32:20', '2011-10-03 22:32:20', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0075/" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0087/" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0094/" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0103/" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0111/" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-17', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:32:20', '2011-10-03 22:32:20', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/10/560-revision-17/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(586, 2, '2011-10-03 15:32:28', '2011-10-03 22:32:28', 'Last Wednesday I baked a batch of cookies for a friend as a thank you gift.  I made Lemon Rosemary Butter cookies!  YUM!  I got the recipe in June when I met Kim Dolce of <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Dolce Handknits</a> at TNNA in Columbus.  Kim was handing out these little morsels of goodness to pretty much anyone with a smile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe second I had a bite I knew I was in love.  The flavor of these delicious cookies is almost impossible to describe.  Now- I myself am a die-hard chocoholic, but this cookie with all its lemony goodness blew my mind.  Kim was nice enough to share the recipe with me and even nicer to let me share with you.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNow I must preface by saying that I AM NOT A BAKER!  If it''s going in the oven I am likely to mess it up one way or another.  So to reduce my chances of messing things up, I took my time with every step.  And an hour and a half later I had these yum yum cookies!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOf course it''s in my nature not to follow directions (which is why I design my own patterns).  So naturally I made a few modifications and learned a few things.  The number one thing I learned: Apparently there are different grades of cornmeal.  Did not know this!  So I just got cornmeal (the first one I saw).  This made for some very crunchy cookies and a pretty good laugh.\r\n\r\nHere is what you need:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>1 stick softened butter</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 cup sugar</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary</li>\r\n	<li>3/4 tsp lemon zest</li>\r\n	<li>2 egg yolks (reserve whites for a healthy breakfast tomorrow)</li>\r\n	<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>\r\n	<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup super-extra-fine cornmeal</li>\r\n	<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>\r\n	<li>1/3 cup powdered sugar</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[caption id="attachment_561" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Make sure to finely chop that rosemary!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0075/" rel="attachment wp-att-561"><img class="size-medium wp-image-561" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">How to make the cookies step-by-step:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">1.  Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees (I always forget to do this part, and then end up waiting forever)</p>\r\n2.  Place lemon zest, rosemary and sugar in a small bowl.  Rub, rub, rub that rosemary and lemon zest vigorously, then set aside for a few minutes to allow the oils to release.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_562" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Sugar, rosemary &amp; lemon zest mixture, post rubbing"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0087/" rel="attachment wp-att-562"><img class="size-medium wp-image-562" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0087-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n3.  Beat butter &amp; sugar mixture until combined.  Beat in the egg yolks and the vanilla.\r\n\r\n4.  Mix flour, cornmeal, and salt in a separate bowl.  Then add to butter mixture slowly in batches.  Beat until combined.\r\n\r\n5.  Shape the dough into two logs 1" in diameter.  Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours (Now that I am typing up this set of instructions I see this, but I totally skipped over that part when I made mine.  If you don''t chill they still taste good!).\r\n\r\n6.  Brush logs with lightly beaten egg whites and roll in sugar to coat. - I missed this step too.  I told you I''m terrible at following directions.  So this is not a crucial step either, the cookies will still taste good!\r\n\r\n7.  Slice logs into 1/3" wide rounds.  Place on parchment lined cookie sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.  Transfer to racks to cool.  Tip: I was watching the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa </a>on Tuesday, and she did an entire show on cookies (it was meant to be, really!).  The <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/">Barefoot Contessa</a> says to place your cookies in the center of your oven and then rotate them half way through the baking process.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_563" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="Before bake"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0094/" rel="attachment wp-att-563"><img class="size-medium wp-image-563" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0094-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_564" align="aligncenter" width="334" caption="After bake :)"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0103/" rel="attachment wp-att-564"><img class="size-medium wp-image-564" title="DSC_0103" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0103-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n8.  Once the cookies cooled down I gave them a generous dusting of powdered sugar.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_567" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar dusted cookies, MMMMMMM!"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/lemon-rosemary-yum-yum-cookies/dsc_0111/" rel="attachment wp-att-567"><img class="size-medium wp-image-567" title="DSC_0111" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnce again, an extra special thanks to <a href="http://www.dolcehandknits.com/">Kim Dolce</a> for sharing this recipe.  I hope you enjoy these cookies as much my friend and I did.', 'Lemon Rosemary Yum Yum Cookies!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '560-revision-18', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:32:28', '2011-10-03 22:32:28', '', 560, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/10/560-revision-18/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(587, 2, '2011-09-12 12:17:04', '2011-09-12 19:17:04', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0344/" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0414/" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0423/" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0431/" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0434/" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0348/" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0350/" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/rory-strangling-mt/" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0405/" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-22', '', '', '2011-09-12 12:17:04', '2011-09-12 19:17:04', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/527-revision-22/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(588, 2, '2011-10-03 15:34:02', '2011-10-03 22:34:02', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0344/" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0414/" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0423/" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0431/" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0434/" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0348/" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0350/" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/rory-strangling-mt/" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0405/" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-23', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:34:02', '2011-10-03 22:34:02', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/10/527-revision-23/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(589, 2, '2011-10-03 15:34:02', '2011-10-03 22:34:02', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0344/" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0414/" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0423/" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0431/" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0434/" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0348/" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0350/" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/rory-strangling-mt/" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0405/" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-24', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:34:02', '2011-10-03 22:34:02', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/10/527-revision-24/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(590, 2, '2011-10-03 15:34:12', '2011-10-03 22:34:12', 'This weekend I drove up to San Francisco for a wedding for one of my oldest friends.  Coming from LA we finally arrived after a nice long six hour drive.  We went to the Mission District and had dinner at Malai Thai (yum, yum) and then headed to Dalva (a whisky bar) a block away where they make a pretty good Whisky Mule.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Saturday we had a little time to kill so we went walking around in the Castro District where I grabbed a coffee and went over to <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>.  It really is a lovely store with a great selection of yarns.  I didn''t have much time when I was there but I did manage to do a good amount of damage.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_545" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Me shopping :) happy as ever."]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0344/" rel="attachment wp-att-545"><img class="size-medium wp-image-545" title="DSC_0344" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0344-500x417.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="417" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are the four hanks of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns.html">Madelinetosh</a> Tosh Bulky.  This is a test yarn only available at <a href="http://www.imagiknit.com/">ImagiKnit</a>... for now.  I got two hanks in Winter Wheat and Two in Teddy Bear.  I think they might become some sort of scarfy necky thingy in the near future. <em>Watch out, here comes the yarn porn.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0414/" rel="attachment wp-att-537"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-537" title="DSC_0414" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0414-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="640" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis yarn immediately caught my attention because well, first the colors and I''ve never seen anything like it before.  The name of the yarn is called Twirl (colors or natural colors).  I got one skein of a gorgeous color "twirling grass green" (love it!)  and the other "wild mint" - dyed with natural wild mint growing in the pastures.  How special!  The yarns are both 100% CVM wool blend.  It''s not the softest but it definitely has a place in my stash.  I think it will become a market bag... we''ll see.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0423/" rel="attachment wp-att-538"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-538" title="DSC_0423" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0423-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="645" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen of course I showed absolutely no restraint and bought a hank of <a href="http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-sock.html">Madelinetosh Tosh Sock</a> in Dried Rose.  This yarn has no plan.... but I''m almost sure it will be knit up very soon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0431/" rel="attachment wp-att-539"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-539" title="DSC_0431" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0431-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="653" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd my very last proof of "yes, I have a problem" I bought a hank of a yarn by a local dyer called Elsewhere Fibers - the yarn is hand-dyed with natural fibers using lac, fusticwood and sandalwood. The worsted weight wool that I bought is called Mission St. Merino.  How very San Francisco appropriate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0434/" rel="attachment wp-att-540"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-540" title="DSC_0434" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0434-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we were about to leave I caught a glimpse of a stack of magazines by the door on a table.  And there it was! My cover.  The newest issue from <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Interweave-Knits-Holiday-Gifts-2011.html">Interweave Press Knits Holiday Gifts</a> is out and my Peace Tree Hat made it on the cover.  I used a wonderful <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">merino/alpaca</a> blend from <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Detail.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca&amp;Color=Ivory">ShiBui Knits</a>. A pleasure to knit with.  It reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/worsted-hand-dyes/">Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes</a>, which I love.  But the <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/Yarn/Colorways.php?Yarn=Merino%20Alpaca">ShiBui Merino Alpaca</a> yarn is a true worsted weight.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0348/" rel="attachment wp-att-544"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-544" title="DSC_0348" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0348-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of photos of Rory (the bf) and me in front of the shop.</p>\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0350/" rel="attachment wp-att-543"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-543" title="DSC_0350" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0350-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/rory-strangling-mt/" rel="attachment wp-att-542"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-542" title="rory strangling mt" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/rory-strangling-mt-500x486.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="486" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we headed over to Height Street for lunch.  We walked up the street a bit and stopped to eat at <a href="http://www.thegrindcafe.com/">The Grind Cafe</a>.  We happened to just stumble upon this place, but it was very lively and right after we ordered a huge wave of hungry people came in.  Now- I''m no food critic, but I do like to eat and I must say, they make a pretty good chicken Cesar Salad.  Rory got the pulled pork sandwich, I snuck in a bite and that was pretty good too.  AND THE FRIES! YUUUUM!!!!  On the walk  from the car we cam across this on the sidewalk.  It just made things a little more special, we don''t have anything like this in LA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2011/09/weekend-trip-to-san-francisco/dsc_0405/" rel="attachment wp-att-541"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-541" title="DSC_0405" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSC_0405-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter lunch we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding.  We had a lot to drink and a great time.  Then slept it off and drove another six hours to get home.  Whew!  What a jam packed weekend.  It was great.  Next time I think we might go for a little bit longer.', 'Weekend Trip to San Francisco', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '527-revision-25', '', '', '2011-10-03 15:34:12', '2011-10-03 22:34:12', '', 527, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2011/10/527-revision-25/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
