DIY: Knit Doe Ears Headband by Lavanya Patricella

The Doe Ears Headband is the second pattern featured here on Kiku Corner from Lavanya Patricella. It is a beautifully small project to practice your beginner’s brioche skills. Brioche might be daunting at first, but this pattern lets you start slowly. I admit that I frogged the headband multiple times, but this didn’t set me […]

Free Mohair Garment Knitting Patterns

I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free mohair garment knitting patterns. Of course, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free mohair garment knitting patterns. Many of these patterns are by established designers, so they shouldn’t have errors and should be well written. However, I have not […]

Easy Customizable Granola

Easy Customizable Granola

I used to make this easy customizable granola back when I was in high school! Now my toddler has requested granola, and instead of just simply buying it from the store, I thought we could make it together. This recipe is so simple, even a toddler can do it. Just make sure an adult handles […]

Meinhilde’s 2024 Make Nine

My 2024 Make Nine includes seven garments and two accessories. Now that I have a separate space for my sewing machine, I hope to do more sewing this year. I even added one sewing project to my Make Nine. Three of the projects are scrap-busting, and all are hopefully stash-busting as well! From top to […]

Blue Cheese Rigatoni with Sausage, Apples, and Arugula

Blue Cheese Rigatoni with Sausage, Apples, and Arugula

I think I came across this recipe for Blue Cheese Rigatoni with Sausage, Apples, and Arugula via Pinterest. Giada de Laurentiis has countless number of amazing recipes, and I adapted this from one of hers. Since then, it’s become a household staple. Surprisingly, even my toddler loves the blue cheese sauce! I like to make […]