Knitter in the Kitchen

Sometimes I don’t want to carry my big purse when I’m just running out for a quick errand. But I still like to have my wallet, phone, keys, and tissue with me. Enter the wristlet.

The pattern, from Oh Fransson, is excellent. It offers different wristlet sizes and strap options, clear directions, and tons of photos. I chose style B1 with a plain fabric handle.

Zipper installation always makes me nervous because I don’t feel that I’ve mastered it yet, so I was very happy when it turned out well. I really like the way the zippers are done in this pattern.

There is even a small pocket inside.

I love this wristlet and I can definitely see more in the works.

This yummy and easy recipe came from a colleague, who brought these sandwiches to a potluck a few months ago. When I made them over the weekend, I scaled down the recipe to use two cans of chicken, and there was enough (and then some) to stuff six large croissants. For a potluck, mini croissants would probably work best.

3 cans (12.5 ounces each) cooked chicken, drained (I bought the 6-pack of Costco Kirkland Canned Chicken Breast)
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice (I used bottled)
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon curry powder or to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix and refrigerate above ingredients. Before serving inside croissants, add:
1 1/2 cups red grapes, sliced in half (I omitted these completely)
1/2 cup toasted almonds (I used sliced almonds from the baking aisle and didn’t bother toasting them)
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Enjoy!