July 6, 2023

ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info  

Tin can knits app

Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom

Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale) 

Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project

Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast

First, some sewing–Poppy Blouse from Pattern Scout dress hack, sort of fail because of fabric choice.

Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt in black double-knit ponte.

Also of note, Spoonflower site with search trends.

In art news: a big commission on birch panel. Lots of florals. Sketching motion thanks to Emma Carlisle patreon.

Colorado: bison meatballs, trout, elk tenderloin, heritage salad

Indecision chicken from Small Victories by Julia Turshen

Omelet asparagus & goat cheese from Food Lab

Strawberry shrub pickling liquid cocktail/mocktail

Chicken Burgers from Pioneer Woman

Paella Party with excellent olives and smoked red pepper salt from The Spanish Table.

Cocktails: paper airplane and bijoux

We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!

The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss

Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni 

The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton 

Hard Truth by Nevada Barr (audio)

The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Louise Heal Kawai

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

The Maid by Nita Prose 

Arch Conspirator by Veronica Roth

Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? By Crystal Smith Paul 

Community Board by Tara Conklin

Cold Earth by Ann Cleeves

The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill

World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

Wild Fire by Ann Cleeves

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4

Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize.  You don’t have to post your finished items but we love to see them!

New cocktail: strawberry shrub

Cook bird themed: omelette

Vacation crafting

1st of series: Amina al-Sirafi

Librarian rec with World of Wonders

Bird read: The Crane Husband

Cocktail: paper airplane

Re-make: poppy blouse/dress

Summery make?: linden sweatshirt since SF is deliciously cold.