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Granny square scarf (dreamy denim)

It's finished, hot off the hook! No idea why it took me so long to complete other than being distracted by lots of Sheepjes Whirl and other gorgeous yarns. So here it is and the custom order has been received by my customer. I hope she likes it! To make your own version here are some basic instructions (very basic as I haven't got round to making lots of photos but I will for the next one I make) How to make a granny square scarf like mine 1. make 39 granny squares in your own yarn, colour combo, finishing on round 3 (you will join on round 4) I sew in the dangly bits as I go along to make it quicker at the end. 2. I've used Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in many colours that I have in my stash 3. to join I've used Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Heathers range (denim blue) I really love how this sets off the other colours. This yarn is so soft which is perfect when it will be so close to your skin 4. I used the join-as-you-go method as I find this works for me and I like the

Raspberry gin jam

I kept the raspberries left over from the raspberry gin recipe I posted a month ago, too good to waste. I kept them in a sealed Mason jar with some gin, shaking now and then to keep them coated until I decided what to do with them. I sieved out the gin and drank that whilst making my new recipe (a win win situation) On Sunday, I had a flash of inspiration, adult jam! Not just any jam, raspberry gin jam. Oh wow it tastes amazing! If you are in the process of making my raspberry mint gin recipe you really must try this, its so easy and so delicious. Ingredients 1kg  raspberry juice of 1  lemon 1kg bag jam sugar (the one with pectin added) Before you start, sterilise your jars (I do mine in the dishwasher) and put a plate in the freezer to chill, you will need this later.  Recipe Bring to the boil, then boil rapidly for 5 mins. Remove from the heat and drop a little jam onto the chilled plate. Now push your finger through it – it should wrinkle and look like jam. If

Raspberry and Mint Gin recipe

Ok, so here's another winner that I made a few weeks ago. It's a lovely refreshing drink and my sister loved it!  She's my official tester (taster) not a bad job on a Friday night, your sister arrives with another gin to sample! I've tried a little and loved it but have left mine to mature for another week. Truth is I'm still drinking my rhubarb gin and like to save it for sunny evenings and the weather isn't sunny right now. Here is the recipe in case you want to try it ....... You will need... 500g Raspberries Caster sugar Fresh Mint Gin Glass Jar or bottle big enough to hold the ingredients, that seals well enough that you give it a good shake without wasting the contents! I personally love the Kilner jars and you can get them in most supermarkets, TK Maxx etc. Add the caster sugar to the raspberries – I used about 100g (you can leave out if you prefer a less sweet drink, or alternatively add sugar syrup to taste once the spirit has mature