The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration

  • Apple and Berry Crumble

    This weekend Dad came over to help the husband install some sound system. Yes, I bribed with food. And praise. And beer. Shamelessly. Long time readers will be aware of all the berries we grew over summer, and how after washing them briefly, they got frozen. Now it was time for a comeback. Ingredients 4… Read more

  • Kumara (Sweet Potato) and Leek Soup

    My normal superpower is knitting…. But today I made the greatest soup of all time, creamy, delicious, amazing, and all gone. So this will be made again. Tomorrow. Ingredients 3 Kumara (sweet potatoes) 1/3 leek 1 onion 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water Salt Pepper 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon… Read more

  • Where the Wild Things Are Max Beanie – Knitting Pattern

    This is a knitting pattern I’ve created for my nephew, based on Max from “Where the Wild Things Are”. I may yet change how the ears are attached, I have a bit of time until I make a Princess beanie for his sister to think about it. Cast on 80 stitches in yellow/gold on size… Read more

  • Daffodil Brooch Knitting Pattern

    With all of this wintery-ness going about, I wanted some spring cheering up. I’m tempted to yarn bomb the garden with these things. You will need scraps of orange and yellow dk yarn, and size 4mm needles. Cast on 10 stitches with orange wool on size 4mm needles. Stst 4 rows. Change to yellow Stst… Read more

  • Fettuccini with Mussels

    I dislike seafood. Everything about it. Yes, the vegetarian in me repels it. But, I cook it for the husband. The rule is simple, no heads, no scales, and no icky bits to deal with. Mussels are the limit of icky bits. The husband likes this dish a great deal. Personally I would opt for… Read more

  • Spicy Chicken and Cabbage Pita Pockets

    Last night I made Cajun Chicken with Chard. I am not a fan of cooking meat for one meal only, as it’s only the husband that eats the meat. So I like to “recycle” cooked meats for other meals. Today he took a couple of chicken legs to work as a snack. Which left me… Read more

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