second sweater syndrome
Wednesday, November 07, 2007First of all, I would love to thank everyone for their kind birthday wishes to Libby! We read them all together; both with big smiles.
It was Libby's pick for cookie of the week. She chose peanut butter 'n jelly thumbprints.
Where is the peanut butter and jelly, you ask? Well, it was supposed to be added to the center after they came out of the oven, but I totally forgot about it until they were cool, and then it was too late. So this is pretty much a basic peanut butter cookie. The only thing *good* about them is that I used honey roasted peanut butter from whole foods. You know, where you grind it yourself.
1/2 cup honey roasted peanut butter::1/2 cup sugar::1/2 cup brown sugar::1/2 cup butter::1 egg::1 1/4 cup flour::3/4 tsp baking soda::1/2 tsp baking powder::1/4 tsp salt.
Cream peanut butter, sugars, butter and egg. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Beat at low speed until dough forms. Roll into balls, bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
Second Sock Syndrome? How about Second Sweater Syndrome? I have it bad. Really bad. I am so bored with this project. And the thing is, I loved making the first one. I have so many other projects on my list, but am trying desperately to finish this first. Once I get the sleeves finished, it should be smooth sailing. Well, that's what I keep telling myself.
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The cookies still look yummy. I love the color of the second sweater, but plain knitting can be boring. I'm finding the same thing with the jacket I'm knitting. I also make little deals with myself, and then realize that it's just knitting and I'm putting way too much pressure on myself. :)
ReplyDeleteyes, the cookies still do look yummy. your posts continually remind me that i miss shopping at whole foods. i wish we had one out here in the boonies.
ReplyDeletegood luck with andrew's sweater. i'm sure some deadline bug will bite you soon enough! i love your new banner for your title, with libby's vest peeking out...
Which yarn are you using for this go-around?
ReplyDeletethe cookies look delish anyway...so to make them pb&j i would just add a thumbprint and jelly after baking?
ReplyDeletei will miss whole foods so much when i leave the city and move back home! (i just got home from my whole foods!)
Yum peanut butter and jelly cookies sound devine. For all it's worth your second sweater is lovely no matter how simple and boring it seems.
ReplyDeletein the shower i was thinking you could smoosh some jelly between two of the pb cookies. might still be yummy.
ReplyDeleteThose are some pretty tasty looking cookies! I hope the second sweater goes faster than you think! You'll be done soon, I know it!
ReplyDeleteHoney roasted peanut butter!?! I am going to have to check that out.
ReplyDeleteBummer about the sweater.
Hang in there darlin' with that second sweater. Then you can take on new projects with no guilt feelings. Can't wait to see your Mom when she visits.
ReplyDeleteI can smell those cookies all the way at my house. Yummy!! I'm praying for a Whole Foods to come close to my house.
ReplyDeletetry knitting 7 pairs of fingerless mitts....
ReplyDeleteYup - I just started my second sleeve of Cobblestone and I keep telling myself if I can just get everything joined for the yoke it will be downhill from there!
ReplyDeletethose cookies look so good! i may have to make some tonight:o)
ReplyDeleteMmmmm nothing better than pb cookies!:)
ReplyDeleteI can imagine doing such a big project twice in quick succession would be tiring... but it must be some consolation to know that it LOOKS really lovely, right?
ReplyDeleteBoy I wish I had a delicious warm peanut butter cookie. Yours look yummy.Our cookie this weekend will be gingersnaps, but they aren't crispy. I love seeing what is going on with you and your family. Please keep writing.
ReplyDeleteGoodness. I totally believe in Second Sweater Syndrome. Considering I struggle to get through a sweater the first time, I can't imagine doing it twice!
ReplyDeleteWhen I have one syndrome or another - that's when I cast on for something else :)
ReplyDeleteWhy is it my stomach growls everytime I look at your yummy photos of cookies or anything you make:)
ReplyDeleteUmmm, that's where I am at right about now. I am so close to finishing a sweater but can't find the time to sit still long enough to finish these two sleeves. Almost though.
Mmmmm! I am drooling right now.
ReplyDeleteI am so hungry...those cookies look SO good Leslie!
ReplyDeleteI know the second sweater syndrome, not sure if there is a cure besides to just put your nose to the grindstone and know that when you are done you get to start a new project! If I can find my baking sheets, those cookies might just be my dinner!
LOVE peanut butter cookies and that make-it-yourself PB sounds good. I am a peanut butter fiend. LOL
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the knitting - hang in there...looks like it will be terrific. Keep going :)
Tanya
I m the only one in the family who loves peanuts butter.
ReplyDeletei need those cookies.
ReplyDeletenow.
that color is great! I am looking forward to seeing it completed-I am sure your photographs will blow me away.
ReplyDeleteBut it's such a beautiful sweater!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies still look scrummy so i wouldnt worry about it too much. I am sitting with several projects that i am bored to tears with but that i need to get finished for new born babies and birthday gifts. I am just putting my head down and working through them - one at a time. Best of luck with finishing this one.
ReplyDeleteI love that yarn! What is it? No matter how beautiful it is, there's nothing like feeling no joy in the knitting of it.
ReplyDeleteIf time permits, put it aside for a few days until it calls your name again. I have confidence in you, Leslie.
Oh my goodness... your cookie photos always look so delicious!
ReplyDeleteyou could always dip them in jelly... :)
ReplyDeletesweaters that are so much st stitch tend to get me as well...just keep on it. It will be done before you know it!
Those cookies look delicious! I'm ready to jump out of my chair and go bake some myself. Hang in there on the sweater...it will be great!
ReplyDeleteJust keep on going until you get to the hump, then the rest will be history! Happy knitting!
ReplyDeleteohhh the cookies look yummy....can I have one? I just started WW so none for me actually, but I have a few points letf to cheat with this week??? hmmmm your banner is great!!
ReplyDeleteThey look mighty good- jelly or not. YUM.
ReplyDeleteI give you much credit for knitting the same sweater twice! I have a hard enough time knitting anything once, let alone two times.
It looks like you are very close to the home stretch. Maybe cast on something small after you get to the smooth sailing point as a way of motivating yourself to finish?
Oooh, keep going, it's gonna look great when it's done :-)
ReplyDeleteYummy cookies, I'm starting to think of doing some cookies in a jar for neighbors and friends for Christmas, I have to test the recipes first though ;-)
I know I've already told you on flickr, but those cookies look divine. I think they'd mail well, too! : )
ReplyDeleteYummy yummy cookies! You can finish the sweater - cheering you on!
ReplyDeleteYour knitting is just amazing. Such beautiful work and lots of inspiration too!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely blog you have here! I am glad i found you!
ReplyDeleteThe cookies look yum, I love peanut butter cookies!
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is looking great, but I know what you mean. I just started the Cobblestone for hubby a couple days ago and now that it's just straight st st it's gotten a bit boring. That's why I love stitch markers. They give me something to look forward to while knitting in the round. :)
Cookies still look wonderful to me! Thank you for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI here you on the second sock syndrome. It really applies to much more than socks! You are close to being done so keep on truckn' - but if you need another project to use an escape I think that is quite alright too! ;)
Oh, man. I mean, I loved knitting Cobblestone too, but I wouldn't want to start another one just yet. Courage, mon amie! Have another yummy peanut butter cookie.
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