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Fastnachts and New Socks: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler

I can’t believe tomorrow’s Fat Tuesday!  Growing up in Pennsylvania, we celebrated with fastnachts.  The public schools feted Doughnut Day.  Every school lunch included a powdered doughnut.  I know times have changed.  The emphasis is on fruit and healthy snacks.  But some traditions, including the Pennsylvania Dutch fastnacht, are worth continuing.  Our family recipe requires a full day of mixing, kneading, rising, punching, rolling, cutting, (more) rising, and finally, frying.  It’s a true labor of love, and the results are gluttonous.  This year’s yield: 99 doughnuts! The only thing that could make baking with my family even better is knitting.   So while we waited for the dough to rise, I dug out this skein from my stash.   Since acquiring this yarn, my plan has been to knit Mardi Gras socks, but each year, I fail to cast on.   Not this year.   I have one cuff knit.   While they won’t be ...