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Thanksgiving in a Blanket: The best leftovers Idea

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Save this for later! Truly, really, save it for later. Or just watch this video by Delish here, because once you see it, you won’t forget it because it is so simple to create a masterful idea for the leftovers after the Thanksgiving dinner!

It’s also a perfect way to start the gameday (if there is one in your household), and so simple for anyone to create.

Watch the video to see how you can use up the turkey, cranberry and pastry to create this masterpiece.

Delish also has this recipe up on their website, but hey, everything you need to know is right here in the video!

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Knit a Summer Top with Blocks of Lace

When I first saw Orofino, a cute summer top from Berroco, I thought it was crocheted. Something about those shifting blocks of eyelets made me think of crochet but on closer inspection it is knit, so let’s take a closer look. 

This project alternates blocks of simple eyelet lace and garter stitch to make a boxy tee with a bit of air flow and a lot of texture. 

The project is worked from the bottom up mostly in rounds (which does mean a fair bit of purling to do that garter stitch in the round, but the effect is worth it). When you divide for the armholes, the back and front are worked separately and flat to the end of the project. 

That leaves you a little seam at the top of the shoulder, and there’s a tiny bit of finishing (literally picking up stitches, purling a round and binding off) at the neckline and armholes. 

It calls for a worsted weight cotton yarn, but this would also be nice worked in linen or a blend. 

The pattern includes both written and charted instructions, but the key on the charts is a little confusing in how it describes working flat versus in the round, so you can always double check with the written instructions if you need help. 

There are six sizes available, ranging from a finished bust circumference of 38 to 71.5 inches, or 95 to 179 cm. It’s meant to be worn with 6 to 12 inches (or 15 to 30 cm) of positive ease. 

It is rated as an intermediate knitting project, but if you have a little experience with lace knitting and potentially reading a chart if you want to use them, it shouldn’t be difficult for you. 

The pattern is available to download for free on the Berroco website. You can also learn more about it on Ravelry. 

[Photo: Berroco]