With that, Kelly headed outside into the Colorado sunshine, her friends following after.
Kelly’s First Scarf
Use two skeins or balls of colorful chunky wool yarn (like Rowan Biggy Print, for example), which gives 5½ stitches to 10 cm/4 inches with US size 35 or 36 needles (19-20mm).
Cast on 10 stitches and knit entire scarf in garter stitch using both balls of yarn. Bind off and tuck ends.
Lambspun’s Whodunnit Shell
Very Easy Knit with Bulky Yarn
GAUGE:2 sts/in
MATERIALS:US size 15 needles (or size to obtain gauge), 14-inch straight
Very bulky yarn with gauge of 2 sts per inch
INSTRUCTIONS:
BACK: With yarn required for gauge, CO 40, 44, 46, 50, 52 sts. Work in garter stitch, (knit every row) or if you like an edge that rolls, work in stockinette (knit one row, purl one row) throughout garment. Continue in garter or stockinette until piece measures 8, 8.5, 9, 9, 9 inches or desired length to armhole At armhole edges BO 3 sts once, 2 sts once, 1stonce. Work on remaining 28, 32, 34, 38, 40 sts until piece measures 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5 inches.
NECK SHAPING: Work 11, 12, 12, 14, 15 sts. Join second ball of yarn and bind off center 6, 8, 10, 10, 10 sts. Work remaining sts, turn. Working both sides at once, bind off 1 sts from the neck edge 3 times. Continue working on reaming sts until piece measures 17, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5 inches. Place remaining 8, 9, 9, 11, 12 sts on holders.
FRONT: CO 39, 43, 45, 49, 51 sts. Work in garter stitch, (knit every row) or if you like an edge that rolls, work in stockinette (knit one row, purl one row) throughout garment. Continue in garter or stockinette until piece measures 8, 8.5, 9, 9, 9 inches or desired length to armhole. At armhole edges BO 3 sts once, 2 sts once, 1stonce. Work on remaining 28, 32, 34, 38, 40 sts until piece measures 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5 inches.
NECK SHAPING: Same as for back.
FINISHING: Join shoulders with three-needle bind off. Single crochet around every edge. Hand seam sides together.
Pattern courtesy of Lambspun of Colorado, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Maggie’s Cinnamon Rolls
DOUGH
3½-4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
FILLING:
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
OPTIONAL:1/2 cup walnuts, pecans, or raisins
Stir together the yeast and 1½ cups of flour in large mixing bowl and set aside. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine milk, butter, and sugar. Add salt and beat till warm and butter is melted. Slowly add to flour mixture with beaten egg, stirring until well blended. Beat batter for 2 minutes, then stir in as much remaining flour as possible. Place dough on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (5 minutes). Shape dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once. Then cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1½ hours).
Make frosting. Combine softened cream cheese and butter. Stir until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice. Beat in confectioners’ sugar gradually until well blended and smooth. If needed, add half-and-half until desired consistency. Set aside.
After dough has doubled, punch down the dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Grease a cookie sheet or large baking pan(s) and set aside. Roll dough into a 10 x 18 inch rectangle. Spread with melted butter. Stir together dark brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over dough. Add nuts or raisins if desired. Tightly roll up dough from the long side. Pinch and seal ends. Cut dough into 1-inch sections and place on prepared baking sheet or pan. Cover and let rise until doubled (40-60 minutes). Brush rolls with melted butter. Bake in 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes* until golden brown. Remove rolls to wire rack and frost while still warm. Makes approximately 12 rolls.
*Baking tip: For best results, please adjust baking time and temperature accordingly.
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