2024 Cape May Fiber Gift Guide
Hello friends !
I’m watching Hallmark as I write this blog today! This is my second favorite time of the year and I am so looking forward to cooking and hosting my family and friends this Thanksgiving. My mom is from the south, and her pea salad recipe is one we have at every Thanksgiving. My brother disdainfully refers to it as “dreaded pea salad” 😂 However, I have successfully converted my husband, Tim, to enjoy it just as much as me!
The original recipe is from a southern church recipe swap book, so it’s like been memorized. If you are interested in making your own pea salad, this recipe is close to it; we use instead of apple cider vinegar and sour cream (and no sugar) 1/2 thousand islands and 1/2 mayo. Delish!!
please let me know if you do try it !
Does your family have any unusual holiday recipes? I’d love to hear about them.
Now, back to the topic !
Here are some of my favorite patterns for quick and sure to please gift giving - whether you knit them for someone or yourself, or you add it to your own Christmas list as a kit for someone to purchase for you. These are tried and true designs I’ve made and want to share.
Hooded Neckwarmer
Yarn: CMF Suri Silk Chonk, 2 skeins
Description: You'll feel like a real robin hood in this super cute neckwarmer and hood combination! This is a very stylish look and would be so cute in my new base yarn, Suri Silk Chonk.
Braided Hearts Beanie by Jill DeMarco
Yarn: CMF super bulky in “the grand wizard”; 1 skein
Description: this is a one skein project that took a little more than 1/2 a skein. The designer also has a matching mitten pattern for the leftovers !
Slip Into Fall Sock Sets
Yarn: CMF MCN Sock Set "apple tart" "pumpkin latte" and "don't reindeer on my parade"
Description: Hand dyed yarn shines in this toe-up sock pattern featuring a simple slip stitch repeat. Written for child to adult large sizing. 
Yuletide Mini Sock Advent
Yarn: 24 colors / mini skeins of CMF DK Merino
Description: Gather 24 of your most delicious DK weight colors to create this festive garland for your holiday home
Hazy Hat and Mitts by Jennifer Owens
Yarn: CMF Suri Silk Chonk; 1 skein in Cranberry Cheesecake to make the set!
Description: Super soft and squishy yarn – simple cable and lace stitches – a one skein wonder - this set is a knitter’s dream!
Seaside Shoulder Poncho
Yarn: CMF Super Bulky in "Needle in the haystack"; 2-3 skeins
Description: Whether you wear the capelet as a poncho or a giant cowl you will be extra cozy in this quick knit.
Beach Pebble Mitts
Yarn: CMF DK Merino in "Pumpkin Latte" or All American Alpaca; 1-2 skeins
Description: Bubbly bobbles accentuate the cuff of these cute lil mitts. Instructions include a full length thumb or fingerless thumb as well as an optional flip top. Sized for toddler to adult large.
Waffle Faded Throw
Yarn: CMF Super Bulky or Super Bulky Sparkle / 5 skeins total! Kits are available to make the same throw
Pattern: Waffle Stitch Throw by Vanessa Ewing
A weekend project to keep you cozy and warm
Size
Width: 41 ½ (46 ¾)” / 105 (119) cm
Length: 44 (55)” / 112 (140) cm
Our sample photographed is the larger size
