~ 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! ~
I nearly forgot to take a Yarn Along photo today. The light was fading fast, so I grabbed my book and project and ran outside. The moment I laid my things down to take a photo, the chickens moved in to investigate…
I think they’re pretty amusing.
This week I finished Larkspur’s Bulle, and cast on for Beatrix’s. I am knitting Bea’s in the same yarn and colorway (tosh vintage/amber trinket) and waiting to give Larkspur hers until Bea’s is finished.
I finished reading Far from the Madding Crowd, and started reading Henry James’ Washington Square. According to the back cover, Graham Greene once said of it, “Perhaps the only novel in which a man has successfully invaded the feminine field and produced a work comparable to Jane Austen’s.” I am reading this book for my book club and I am enjoying it so far. While I did like Far from the Madding Crowd, I am appreciating the fact that Washington Square doesn’t have me feeling like I need to look up the definition of words constantly!
Susan @ Tea & Cake says
Those pesky chickens :- ) As I scrolled through your photos I kept wanting to shout, “Oh no! Save that yarn!”
Larkspur’s Bulle turned out so pretty–are you knitting Beatrix’s in the same color?
I want to start reading more classic books. You inspire me :- )
Amy {a faithful journey) says
This put a definite smile on my face this morning! 🙂
Theresa says
Love the chickens–and the yarn!!!
Tina says
I love your photos and your chickens are too funny! Thanks for sharing and happy knitting 🙂
Noémie says
Hello Ginny, it is with pleasure that I forthe first time! I discovered your blog a few days ago and I love reading you… Love, Noémie
Kim says
Chickens are funny little creatures aren’t they. Love the yarn you are working with.
Darcel {the mahogany way} says
These photos are hilarious! The chickens aren’t sure what to make of the yarn.
Susannah k says
Love the chickens!! 🙂 Just linked up now to put my post up 🙂
Nahuatl Vargas says
Any pictures of the finished Bule?
Those hens are so funny.
Lovely color of yarn.
Ginny says
Not yet! I am waiting to give Larkspur hers until Beatrix’s is finished too.
Ginny says
What great photos. I wonder if she thought she had found a worm?
Jennifer Miller says
And here I thought I only had to worry about the cats playing with the yarn…
Traci says
The chickens made me smile.
I finally linked again today with the back of a sweater and my horrible first attempt at spinning.
jess says
Your chickens are hilarious! I had a knitting project thief in my post too 🙂
Lovely colors in your yarn today.
Gretchen R says
Those chicken pictures are just fabulous! What fun!
Eileen says
Your chicken pics are wonderful, put a smile on my face this morning. Thanks for doing the yarn along
Kathleen says
Such curious chickens! It reminds me of a book I read to my girls this week, Chickens to the Rescue. They help the family with all their work. I think you may have some knitting chickens on your hands! Beautiful yarn too! Why type is it?
Ginny says
It’s the same yarn I used for Larkspur’s Bulle: Madelinetosh vintage in amber trinket. Bea’s skeins are a bit brighter though.
Svenna says
The pictures are priceless!
Andee says
Your chickens are too funny. I’ll be back later with my link up.
Donna says
I love the pictures! Great match of yarn and chicken 🙂
Elisabeth Andree says
Haha, I love your chickens! Funny pictures, thanks for sharing them:)
Emily says
Those chickens are so cute!
Lisa G. says
Just like a cat would do with yarn!
Peggy says
Now that’s a hen party. Enjoyed and chuckled through your pictures today.
Emma says
What funny funny photos!
tess says
Oh my goodness – how funny! I have a dog who chews on my yarn (I am currently knitting with a “mended” skein) so in addition to making me laugh, your post also makes me slightly nervous. 🙂
meghann says
The chickens *are* pretty amusing. I hope all this knitting productivity means your shoulder is feeling a bit better. xo
Ginny says
The productivity is an illusion I guess! I barely knit at all this week, Larkspur’s Bulle was nearly finished when I hurt my shoulder. I am really, really hoping to be able to knit more in the coming week so both girls can wear their matching Bulles! My shoulder does feel a lot better, so I am hopeful!
Adrie says
LOL hilarious!! Love that colorway.
Christina says
Just as well you left it until the last minute, or else we may have missed this amusing bit of lovleiness. 🙂
Ginny says
It worked out! Definitely put a smile on my face yesterday. If it wasn’t such nice yarn I might have let them play with it for longer.
Letitia says
Chicken are wonderfull! :-))
😀
Casey says
Lol! I love chickens!
Crafty Gardener says
Oh my, kniting chickens! Wonderful series of photos.
Aline says
Could have been a very long and yummy worm after all! Worth a try.
Really nice pictures!
Nadja says
Love the second-to-last photo! These have got to be my favorite Yarn Along photos ever.
Not joining in this week, as I am hoping to be done, or nearly so, with the Sunday Sweater by next week.
That colorway you are knitting with blows me away every time I see it…it’s delicious!
Ginny says
I can’t wait to see it Nadja!!
Mary says
I love the chickens!!
Anke says
Oh my, those pictures sure put a smile on my face… Knitting, reading and chickens – it can’t get any better than that. 🙂
Renee says
Ginny…we also love our chickens..they are so funny!! I wonder what they thought of your yarn?
~~Renee
A Knitters Notebook
Sue says
love the photographs. Pretty yarn
tikki says
Washington Square is one of my all-time favourite novels. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Fabulous photos of your cheeky chooks! I guess your yarn colour resembles a nice juicy earth worm.
SusanD1408 says
Your chickens didn’t half make me smile 🙂
Jules @littlewoollie says
Chickens are so funny sometimes! I love how curious they are about everything, it is always entertaining having them around….. I love that colourful wool there Ginny, hope you are able to get back on the needles with your sore shoulder! Hope you have a lovely week. Julie x
Mary G says
the pictures are gorgeous and would make fun note cards for a knitter! Hugs and hope the hen didn’t unravel all your work …
Ginny says
Good idea, Mary!!
Kate says
Those photos are so cute. And I love the colour of your yarn. So pretty!
naturmama says
Those pictures and models are just WONDERFUL!
Rach says
I learned to crochet today! Very exciting! xx The chickens are just gorgeous…. I am missing mine after a visit from Foxy Loxy 🙁
Ginny says
Oh no!!! That’s really sad. (not the crochet part of course.)
Hege says
Beautiful chickens 🙂
Greer~Typically Red says
I love how the yarn complements the colour of the chickens. Great photos xx
Linda says
Chickens are so fun to be around, I could watch them all day. That’s a lovely colourway of yarn that the chickens are looking at:)
Ginny says
I could too. That would be so nice, to sit in a comfy chair and watch chickens while knitting.
Julia says
I love these photos! And the colour of that yarn is just fabulous. Oh how I’d love to have a few chooks!
karen says
It seems that you are really productive in the knitting area! I hope your shoulder is getting better 🙂 Love the chickens, I think they would love to learn how to knit.
Ginny says
Well, Larkspur’s Bulle was almost finished when I hurt my shoulder. It worked out well that I only had to knit a little this week to finish it up, so I could feel productive without having to do much. My shoulder does feel better, but my knitting mojo is slow in returning for some reason. I swear, now my left hand is hurting when I knit!!