Emptyknitster

I've been busy with school and also some "fun knitting." I have two and a half Christmas sweaters to knit but for some reason I just keep putting them off and adding other new projects.  I "have good reasons" for doing that; new babies at school, and a double sister baby shower. I just love knitting for babies. I think it's because the projects are little and you can experiment with yarns and patterns without much time or money invested.  Also, they wear the items without complaining! If Momma loves the item then the babies are in them until they wear out. I like to make the sweaters in at least a 12 month size because Momma can always roll up the sleeves if it's to big but can't stuff them into something to small - no matter how cute! I started this b14-27 Jacket by DROPS Design after seeing it in the Prairie Piper's finished projects on Ravelry. It is very EZ like, the sweater is started at the button band, knit across the front, the body

Yesterday the temperature began to drop all over the state.  At midnight the thermometer read 54 degrees and by the afternoon it was 39. I thought snow was in the air. The Chick did too because she called and asked for one of her favorite soup recipes, White Chili. When we first found the recipe it was very unusual but I think that now it is a favorite of many. Happy eating Chick! White Chili 4 chicken breasts 1 tablespoon oil 2 medium onions chopped 4 cloves garlic 2 4oz mild green chiles chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 16 oz cans white beans drained 6 cup chicken broth 1 cup sour cream 2-3 cup monteray jack cheese Cook chopped chicken, saute onion, stir in garlic, chiles, and spices. Saute 2 minutes. Add beans and broth, bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes. Before serving add sour cream and cheese heat through. 12 servings.