Lest you all think I am lazing about chomping on bon bons, let me assure you that I have been hard at work. I have been so busy with the knitting lately, I haven't had the time, energy or wherewithall to blog about it (being pregnant probably contributed to the general feeling of lethargy; but, it sounds so industrious to say that I have been busy, so let's go with that).
For the past couple of weeks, I have been consumed with the knitting of a shawl. Some of you have heard about the shawl, aka my nemesis. I finished it tonight, so there will be a finished object post shortly, I have a lot to say about this very tiny shawl. But while it was soaking up some Kookabura wool wash, I was thinking about other projects.
Like mittens. I like knitting mittens. But for some reason, I got stalled on these Aran mittens. They went in a project bag and there they sat (for a year?). I liked the pattern, but for some reason, I just didn't finish them.
But the pattern is pretty great, and I think a friend of mine would like the pattern too...so I am going to knit these mittens. But in a different yarn I think.
Tweed, maybe?
I think it was the white yarn that had me meh about the whole project. I knew I wasn't going to finish them in the original color, "cloud" (which is Knit Picks' fancy way of saying "white")...
Much better. Peachy, even.
You didn't think I would let Pushing Daisies premiere with no pie, did you?
Fresh peach pie with a flaky pastry crust, recipe from Joy of Cooking, 1972 reprint.
The pie baker is back (even if her photo editor is not-- please pretent thse pictures are better lit).
Ooh, that peach pie looks delicious!
Posted by: Pork with Bones | October 02, 2008 at 01:48 AM
So many yummies in this post! The mittens looked great, I look forward to seeing them in their new incarnation. The shawl? Mmm. Can't wait to see the FO post. And the pie? Delicious.
So much to anticipate!
Posted by: Opal | October 02, 2008 at 01:57 AM
Yo woman that pie is phenom!! I am a mitten enthusiast, too but also get stalled more often than not!
Posted by: Heather | October 02, 2008 at 07:14 AM
Love the aran mitts - I've always wanted a white pair, but it just doesn't seem like a practical color for mittens. Pie is back! Yay!
Posted by: stacey | October 02, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Mmmmm, pie!! And I'm know to bound a thing or two in my time.. almost finished too!
Posted by: yaiAnn | October 02, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Hey, those mittens are in your banner! Love the peach theme :)
Posted by: Veronique | October 02, 2008 at 09:10 AM
A good frogging is so...cleansing, isn't it?
Posted by: Liz K | October 02, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Yay for Pushing Daisies and yay for your return of Pie-Hole Wednesdays! Last night's episode was great and your peach pie looks divine.
Posted by: An Abundance of Lisa | October 02, 2008 at 09:25 AM
ahhh - the joy of frogging and restarting - (I just did it with socks this morning) I think the Aran mitts will be beautiful (and more practical) in that lovely tweedy yarn. (My daughter has worn hers for 2 winters now and they are still holding up wonderfully!)
Can't wait for the shawl pics...
Posted by: pat | October 02, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Oh PIE!!!
Posted by: Oiyi | October 02, 2008 at 04:08 PM
those gloves! they look beautiful! I love peach pie too! your crust looks beautiful.
Posted by: katie | October 02, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Love that shawl. It look so soft. And the pie does look just peachy. Yum.
Posted by: Kwana | October 02, 2008 at 08:22 PM
I can't wait to see the shawl!
I've always liked the look of those Aran Mittens in cream, but I agree that it's not the most exciting (or, um, practical) color. I'm curious how they'll look in the tweed!
Posted by: whitney | October 03, 2008 at 07:30 AM
shawls. mittens.
knitting and PIE! so so good.
yep. go with the tweed!
Posted by: leslie | October 04, 2008 at 07:12 PM
The season premiere was so fabulous! Quite possibly the best I've seen this season! So witty and cute. I'm glad you're back with Pie-Hole Wednesdays. I think I night try making a pie one of these days...I love peach pie!
Posted by: The Knitting Archaeologist | October 06, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Beautiful knits! Hooray for a return to Pushing Daisies and Pie Wednesdays!!
Posted by: tiennie | October 07, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Return of the pies! Hurrah! Hurrah!
Posted by: Kara | October 09, 2008 at 01:59 PM