A handful of home farm staples, treats, and neat stuff I’ve run across in my travels across the web this week.4-6e80c2d43fI have a giant soft spot for this slouchy, feminine style from the 20’s and 30’s. It makes me think of those cozy English mysteries on PBS I love so much. With 22 patterns to knit, for $6.24 (reg. $24.95) you can have A Handknit Romance for a steal of a price.

il_570xN.452830870_sw94Keep meaning to get the perfect hat to garden in? Make your own. This looks like it might just be the one: reversible sun hat pattern, pdf available for $8.50 from worthygoods of Bar Harbor, Maine. Check out her kids’ caps patterns, too.

thumbnailTaking baby to the beach? My Swim Baby has reusable cloth swim diapers on sale 50% off, plus sun hats and other swim gear for tinies.

img4cI’m partial to Lodge because my father hailed from the company’s home of South Pittsburg, TN. In 2011 they started making these seasoned steel pans in addition to their famous cast iron. The shape of this pan and the Lodge reputation are calling me. I’d love to try one of these puppies. Skillets start at $44.95.