Hi, remember me? I’m Susan Rainey of The Rainey Sisters. I share a blog with my sister, Sally. We love to knit, talk about knitting, and share our passion for knitting with each other and our cyber-friends. You would not know it from my recent lack of blogging, so I thought I would clue you in!
Fall is hitting us hard this evening — it may get down to 38 degrees tonight! Fall means wearing sweaters so let’s get out there and crank out a few sweaters, peeps!
Do you recall this lovely vintage garment? It was knit by my mom many years ago. I am trying to re-create the pattern. I started this little fantasy project last year, but the sucker was too big. Off it went into the “some day” bin. Well, I dragged it back out recently. It is a great mindless project — at least the basic stockinette part. Not so mindless when I have to figure out the shaping and raglans, but that is down the road a piece.
I am using Rowan Kidsilk Aura (75% kid mohair, 25% silk; 82 yds/25 gms). It is the chunky version of Kidsilk Haze and it is fabulous! Tres cher, aussi. The color here is not accurate — it has a creamy beige undertone — a pinkish warmth. I love it, love it, love it. it needs to be knit at a fairly loose gauge to take advantage of its loft. When knit too firmly, this color (Ivory 750) looks dirty.
This is probably closer to the true color:
I also want to share a gift with you. I called my folks the other day and Dad was making homemade onion rings — my gawd, that sounded fantastic! He sent me the recipe, and I tried them out. These onion rings are the best I have ever had in my entire life. They are truly daydream worthy! I do not do a lot of frying and they make a total mess of your kitchen, but every once in a while, don’t we deserve a sinfully decadent experience? Dad says this batter works great on seafood, too. M-m-m-m-m-m-m 😉 !
Lovely, lovely indeed.
I have never attempted onion rings..
This will be my first. Thanks for the recipe.
Comment by cici — October 14, 2008 @ 5:33 am
Oh the memories! The sweater is so vintage! and the onion rings resurrect memories of my grammy’s deep fryer! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Comment by Michelle — October 14, 2008 @ 7:10 am
Oh, my! There is a very well know BBQ place in Texas known as Sonny Bryan’s. Any relaton between the onion ring recipe and the BBQ place? Lovely sweater!
Comment by Mary — October 14, 2008 @ 8:59 am
I printed out the recipe for the onion rings. I think I will have to try them with the fish. I hope you show the finished baby sweater. Love the sweater that you are doing. I remember knitting something like it way back in my early days of knitting.
Comment by Michele with one L — October 14, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
The sweater is just luscious, as is the yarn you are working the recreation in. Can’t wait to see it!
Comment by twinsetellen — October 14, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
yum, thanks for the recipe, can’t wait to try them !!! Deep fried anything rocks!
Comment by Aim — October 14, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
The baby sweater is lovely . . . where can I get the pattern?
Comment by Lola LB — October 21, 2008 @ 5:41 am
Can you tell me where to find the pattern for the adorable baby sweater? I have a new grandson due on November 12th, so I’ll have to hurry!!
Comment by Peggy Jehle — October 21, 2008 @ 11:18 am