Thursday, September 25, 2008

Pumpkin Dip for Ginger Snaps

Sue recommends this dip to go with the ginger snaps, as if they are not fattening enough. I can't wait to try it.

8 oz cream cheese
1- 18 oz can of pumpkin
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 tsp ginger

Beat the cream cheese until smooth and then add the other ingredients. Mix well. Serve with cookies.

Monday, September 22, 2008

ALL DRESSED UP



Sally and Bob looked great when they stopped in after their Goddaughter's wedding on Saturday.


What??? Is that some kind of gang symbol that Sally is flashing?


Ask her about it.





Eastside.......

A toast to THE TANGLED SKEIN!!!


Five Years of knitting, fun, and friendship.
Thanks to all who have helped us and shared in our love of this shop.

The Tangled Skein's Ginger Snap Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger

Refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll into balls and roll in sugar. Bake 5 minutes, lift corner of pan and drop so cookies fall. Bake 2 more minutes.

Note: I think I baked them longer than 7 minutes, so I'm sure it depends on your oven

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Fiber Trends Ear Cozies hat



This Fiber Trends Ear Cozies hat (CH-34) is one of my favorite baby hat patterns.

I used the new Sheep Shop Yarn Company sock yarn (Spring colorway) from the shop with size 5 needles and was able to start AND finish it in one day - yeah! I made the small size for 3-6 months and have more than half the ball left!

This one will be mailed off to my new niece who was born September 16th!




Thursday, September 18, 2008

We are almost F I V E !

The Tangled Skein will be celebrating its FIVE year anniversary this weekend, September 19, 20 and 21.

We will be thanking all of our loyal customers with:

Specials Each Day!!!
Free Gift with purchase!!!
Door Prizes Galore!!!
Refreshments including a Champagne Toast at 4:30 pm!!!

Look for more information every day on our website. www.thetangledskein.com

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Adorable Vest!



Nancy W. was at the store today and had the finished vest for her grandbaby - isn't it ADORABLE!?! Those leaf buttons are perfect... and the little pumpkin hat you had with it... so cute!

Rowan Cotton Glace yarn (100% mercerised cotton) in a pattern from the Debbie Bliss Nursery Knits book.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

New Fall online magazines are out

Knitty came out yesterday

the Twist Collective has been out for a while

The Inside Loop for a UK perspective

Monday, September 8, 2008

The elves are busy



I stopped in the store and look what I found. A little switcheroo going on. Fall cleaning?



Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Sock Club getting underway!

The Sox Pistols sock club is once again in session. We will meet the second Sunday of September for sign up and treats. We are thinking about meeting every month, but only getting new sock yarn every other month. That way we have a chance at keeping up. We will discuss this option at our first meeting, September 14.

Remember, you can have yarn and pattern shipped for a small fee.

Cost will remain $20 for each month that we have new sock yarn. That will include pattern and yarn for one pair of adult socks.