michelleknits

My name is Michelle, and I knit. This is me, knitting. Well, it's not me, it's my blog. Yes, this is my blog. And I knit. I'm learning more every day. Well, not every day but most days. Oh, and I'm vegan. I like it that way.

Friday, November 04, 2005

La Dolce Vita

Yummy vegan cupcakes and a new cookbook, oh my!

with Sarah Kramer at the La Dolce Vegan booksigning (MooShoes, 11/3/05)

6 Comments:

Unknown said...: Wow! Sarah is a guest in my kitchen several times a week, especially when it comes to muffins and sweet loaves of bread! :o) My MIL is buying me the new book for Christmas or Birthday and I'm excited to get it. My HIAV is falling apart, literally from me using it so often!; Friday, November 04, 2005 4:30:00 AM
Anonymous said...: She was here too, also at a vegan shoe store. Nice scarf, btw!; Saturday, November 05, 2005 7:14:00 PM
Michelle said...: Thanks -- I made that one in May, but I only got a couple days out of it cause it was too warm!; Saturday, November 05, 2005 10:10:00 PM
Robyn Wade said...: You are so lucky! I am reviewing La Dolce Vegan for work right now and I think it might be better than the other two. I love that all of teh recipes are so quick.; Sunday, November 06, 2005 4:01:00 PM
Mary Jessica said...: lucky gal! I don't think that Sarah K will ever make it down to my neck of the woods in Georgia. Alas! Thanks for sharing! xo MJ; Monday, November 07, 2005 2:10:00 PM
Atouria said...: OH MY GOSH! I'm so jealous! I haven't been able to find this book locally yet, but I'm sure it's out there somewhere. You're so lucky to have met her! Congrats!; Saturday, November 19, 2005 8:10:00 AM

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BAMBOO

Alchemy Bamboo. I would love to knit with this. All the colors look great, but I especially love the look of "Koi pond" and "She threw a brick."

Classic Elite Bamboo. So soft! I made "Branching Out" using 4 balls of citrine, and I am making the Vintage Knits Cardigan out of Cerise. I've got enough Bluebird for a shortsleeved sweater, and my sister just gifted me 4 more balls of Citrine.

Southwest Trading Company Bamboo. Nice earthy/woodsy feel, kind of like linen. I made a shawl out of 2 balls of fiesta. I have 3 balls of "azure" and 5 balls of "parrot." "Bougainvilla" or "Butter" call out to me next.

SOY SILK

Soy Silk Phoenix. I made a ridged ribbon scarf out of 2 balls of Chocolate. Soft and yummy like chocolate soymilk. I'd love to go for the pinks, purples, or reds, or perhaps something different like the turquoise?

Soy Silk Oasis. I love the soy silk phoenix yarn, so I'd love to try oasis. The "purplexed," "rose," "perfectly pink," actually all of it is exciting.

Soy Silk Infinity. I have one cone of this lace weight soy silk. I'd like to learn how to dye this stuff, or I might just keep it at its natural off white color. Like Edensoy.

COTTON AND COTTON BLENDS

Pakucho Organic Cotton. I love all the natural colors, but I lean toward my favorite foods -- Avocado and Chocolate!

Manos Del Uruguay Cotton Stria. The first day I bought yarn, I bought a hank of this, and I still love it. It's soft, all the colors are great, and it works up wavy and dreamy.

Blue Sky Cotton. Every color is great here -- the hot pink, the cumin and lemongrass (food), the orangey color... I'm making a big hat out of the pink, burgundy, and orange colors.

Blue Sky Organic Cotton. I LOVE the white organic cotton. I've made a headband and a babyhat, and I'd love to make more. The softest cotton ever.

Araucania Patagonia Nature Cotton There are so many colors here that I like.

Rowan Calmer One of the softest yarns ever. 75% Cotton/25% Microfiber. I've got enough light green to make a short sleeved sweater and some random balls of purple for legwarmers or socks!

Knitpicks Shine. A cotton/modal blend that is not only soft but really cheap!

Classic Elite Premiere A cotton/tencel blend. I ordered some from Webs to make a ruffle scarf, but I had to return it because it had an awful smell that I don't want to describe here. From what I gathered from the small amount of touching I allowed myself to do, it's soft. They were really good about returning it, and offered to send more but I didn't want. Bad associations.

Cascade Pima Tencel. I want to try this yarn soon. Great colors. I really like the tank pattern they feature with the yarn. Carrie made her "fad classic" in this, and I'd like to give that a go, too.

Cascade Fixation. Sock yarn! I have a huge list of the colors I like.

OTHER

Banana Silk. Yarn made from banana, who knew? I have 3 hanks of red and one of lovely pinks and purples, but I'm on the lookout for the perfect project for it all.

House of Hemp. Everything looks exciting here.

Louet Euroflax. One of my favorite store bought sweaters is made of 100% linen. I'd love to make a sweater out of this.