sprout
May 22, 2026
I was feeling pretty grumpy about my knitting after finally admitting defeat on a gorgeous (and expensive) project that was not working out and needed to be frogged. After all that frustration, I needed something sweet and uncomplicated on my needles—something guaranteed to make me happy. Enter Sprout! This little project felt exactly right. I already had my collection of yogurt pots saved and waiting, so all I needed was the yarn.
The designer happens to be a friend who works at my LYS, and when I stopped in to pick out yarn (impossible to imagine I had no brown or green in my stash that would work!) she was there and showed me a few more designs she’s currently working on. That only made me more excited to cast on.
These turned out so incredibly cute that I already know I’ll be making more of her designs soon. It takes just a tiny amount of yarn, very little time, and such a fun way to upcycle your pretty Le Fermiere pots.
- Sprout by Elise Lopez
- the pattern is priced at $1.50!
- My Ravelry project page
I save all kinds of jars—anything I find especially useful or beautiful. The old-fashioned glass dairy bottles are great for dressings, iced tea, and juice, while mustard pots make fun vases for flowers clipped from the garden.
I also tucked away empty Oui yogurt jars, convinced they would eventually become something worthwhile. Once I had collected two dozen, inspiration finally struck: a spice drawer refresh.
Twenty-four jars may sound like a lot, but for me it was actually an edited collection and is the maximum that comfortably fits in my drawer. The new setup forced me to keep only the herbs and spices I use, while the neglected ones were cleared out. I like these because they are large and hold 3/4 cup of herbs making it much more practical for me and how I cook
The finishing touch was finding bamboo lids on Amazon that fit the Oui jars perfectly. They instantly made the whole collection feel cohesive and organized. And pretty too, even though they are hidden in a drawer!
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| And I have even more jars! I'm saving all kinds of glass pickle, jam, etc., jars for a Christmas project that I have high hopes for. My goal is to have 10 large, 10 medium and 10 small so I can have ten sets of three jars for my secret project. Fingers crossed that it will be worth my while! |
- Pick unsprayed flowers
- Gently wash, dry on a cotton towel
- Fill a glass jar with blossoms and cover with white vinegar
- Place in a dark place to steep and begin tasting after 3-4 days for flavor
- When you are satisfied with the color and taste, strain through a fine strainer.
- This should take no more than a week, but your tastebuds will be the judge.
- Store vinegar in a dark cupboard.
Just last week they looked like this:
The garden is doing pretty good. We’ve had a cooler spring than usual and everything seems slightly behind schedule. The tomatoes look healthy and happy, the green beans are going to be ready for the first picking in a few days or so and we’ve spotted teeny weeny cucumbers beginning to form. I’m already looking forward to the pickles!
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3 Comments
Thank you Kristen for another great blog post. Although I am also a multi crafter, I especially love to see what’s happening in your garden. I live in a mountainous area of British Columbia (growing zone 3), so your pictures bring me a great deal of joy. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful garden and Biscuit photos. I’m a repressed jar collector (no room!) but do keep Bonne Maman jars for sewing and knitting paraphernalia and for shaking vinaigrette ingredients. Chloe
ReplyDeleteThe vinegars are beautiful. I love the red nasturtium vinegar and I have nasturtiums! Making this today! I'm a long time reader and love your blog in the summer with your beautiful garden photos.
ReplyDeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!