Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~
from Ginny's blog Small Things
It's been a while since my last Knit Along, certainly not because I haven't been knitting, but because I haven't been blogging. There is a time for everything, and right now it doesn't seem to be a time for very much blogging, and that's OK. I will not include in this post everything I have been knitting since my last entry, not even everything I am knitting right now. I am rather passionate about knitting and my project baskets are a clear evidence.
When I saw Elizabeth's To Eyre I knew this was a shawl I wanted to knit for myself. It is an easy project that doesn't require too much concentration. It is base on a shawl worn by Jane Eyre in the newest adaptation of the novel. Lydia and I can't wait to see it when it comes out on DVD. After a few false starts with yarn from my stash, I was happy with my choice; a soft washable merino yarn in a lovely berry color call Wine Tasting. I had to make adjustments for the yarn weight (fingering) and I am using smaller needles. I am still working on figuring out how much more rows I would like on the shoulder before I start the back. It is light and has a lovely drape. But after seeing a picture on Ravelry (that I can't find anymore) of the actual shawl in the movie, I longed for a more earthy one. I had eight balls of DK City Tweed in Jacquard that just begged to be cast on for this shawl. The deep bluish green color shine like a jewel, and the alpaca and merino blend is soft and luxurious. I am using it double and it is giving me a nice thick fabric that will relax nicely after a soak in warm soapy water.
The three hats are for Japan. I knitted them this weekend and sent them to Ginny Monday. I hope she received them in time. I used some Lamb's Pride I bought long ago from our local yarn store before they closed. The tassels were made using Wool of the Andes. The Lamb's Pride hurts my fingers, Wool of the Andes is much softer.
A knitter's Home Companion is a delightful comfort book for knitters. Even the book itself is comforting, with its soft almost velvety cover. It is dotted with charming watercolor illustrations by the author, a few recipes and a handful of patterns. She makes me smile and I feel like I am listening to the chatting of a kindred spirit knitting friend. I did made a washcloth from the book in Dishie. I love it!
I might not be reading a lot right now, but it's certainly not the case for Ava. I choose the picture below because she is actually looking (she did turned the book around) at a book that I bought for her father, Gabriel when he was a year older than she is. I Am a Little Pony brings back sweet memories!
