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Yarn Along

~ 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 was forced to set aside my scarf this week because Larkspur has a birthday coming up and she requested a hat.  I don’t mind making sacrifices like that, because that is just what knitting moms do.  But seriously, I do hope I can bring myself to pick that scarf up again.  I maybe need to knit another 12 inches which isn’t that big of a deal.  Larkspur borrows my Jane hat frequently and it fits her perfectly, so that is what I am knitting for her.  Digging through my stash I found one last skein of Madelinetosh in amber trinket  (have I mentioned the fact that I have only been knitting from my stash for over six months?  maybe even longer than that.)  This colorway is so pretty on Larkspur and I am sure she will love the hat, especially because it is like mine.

I finished Farm City.  It was a good read.  The author has a blog, and it is neat to see pictures of her urban farm after reading about it! I’ve picked up Homegrown and Handmade again.  Evidently someone else requested it at the library because I couldn’t renew it.  This one is a keeper, so I guess I’ll have to buy it!  It really is full of good information in a not too overwhelming format.  One of you asked last time I mentioned it what that animal is on the cover.  It’s some sort of sheep!  It’s odd looking, isn’t it?  Jonny has spent the last few evenings reading How to Eat Fried Worms to the kids and they have LOVED it.  My boys especially found it to be hilarious.  I can’t remember if I read this one when I was a kid or not.

 

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(1) Make sure the link you submit is to the URL of your blog post or your specific Flickr photo and not your main blog URL or Flickr Photostream. Please be sure and link to your current Yarn Along post, and not a Yarn Along post from a previous week.
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(3) If you have any trouble linking up, just email me and I will help you!
You can also join the Flickr Yarn Along group to share your knitting and reading photos anytime!

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Ginny

I believe that when you slow down and savor the small things, you don’t have to wish for a different life; you can discover beauty in the life you already have. {Find out more here...}

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  1. Anna says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    That madelinetosh amber is beautiful. Love the colors. I’ve been de stashing and completing unfinished projects too. ( between a needed yarn purchase/gift here and there) must order knit picks interchangeable needles in a sz 13! Thank you for the reminder.

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  2. Debbie in London says

    March 1, 2013 at 10:36 am

    I love the colour of that yarn. Homegrown and Handmade looks interesting, I wonder if they will have it in my library.

    Reply
  3. Chelle says

    February 28, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Hmm…I think I should check out the homegrown & handmade book you have up there! 🙂 Sounds like a good read.

    Reply
  4. Sharon says

    February 28, 2013 at 3:21 am

    I have had great time making my early Easter Bunny.
    Inspired by Arnie and Carlos, I would love to show her to you.

    Reply
  5. amey says

    February 28, 2013 at 1:11 am

    I’m so glad I found your blog and that it has shown me so many other new blogs. I really enjoy the yarn along, and I try to read all the other blogs that get linked above over the course of the week.

    Reply
  6. Claire @ The Norns Project says

    February 28, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Thanks again for hosting the Yarn Along, Ginny – what a pleasure to join such talented knitters!!!

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Wow! I remember How to Eat Fried Worms from when I was in public school. That was a LONG time ago! I love the colours you are knitting with!

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    I will definitely have to check that book out, looks great. And I never would have guessed that the animal on the front is a sheep!

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  9. Josee says

    February 27, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    I think I’ve read that book but I came across the same problem… someone else put a request on the book and I just didn’t have the chance to finish it. I’ll have to try borrowing it again.

    Reply
  10. Lindsay Hawkins says

    February 27, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Thanks for hosting! I’ve only joined up recently; but, it’s been a great motivation for me!

    Reply
  11. Taryn Kae Wilson @ Wooly Moss Roots says

    February 27, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Ginny,
    Love the color of the hat you’re making for Larkspur.
    How to eat fried worms sounds funny.

    Love,
    Taryn

    Reply
  12. Sine says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Yea for stash knitting! I am doing the same right now. I think I may check and see if my library has the book you are reading; it looks interesting. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Vims1 says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I like the way you think.. knitting from the stash!! Me to! I have to, have no more space!! love the hat, and the color is gorgeous!

    Reply
  14. DeliaKnits says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Good for you knitting from your stash! A bit of housecleaning: my first link was broken so I resubmitted, the broken one is 152..I don’t know if you want to delete it or not.

    Reply
  15. Tina says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    Looks like another beautiful project in the works and I love the brown tones 🙂

    Reply
  16. Sylvia says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Lovely yarn! It will be a wonderful hat for your daughter!

    Reply
  17. Dree says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    I loved that book as a kid! Though it did gross me out….

    Neither of my kids is ever interested in anything I liked as a kid 🙁 And neither is a big reader either 🙁

    Reply
  18. Carmie says

    February 27, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    I am going to have to check out that book from the library!

    Reply
  19. Adrie says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Love that colorway, and hooray for knitting from the stash – same here!

    Reply
  20. annie says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    The puppy ate my only good hat, so it may be time to knit myself one. I like the pattern that you have been using, so maybe I’ll give it a go.

    Reply
  21. Karen Sue says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    really, really like that color. Is yarn lust a sin?? I like to knit hats, but I don’t really look that good in a hat…maybe I just need to find a different hat to try? Fried Worms..seems like i remember making fried worms from melted Choc Chips and chow mein noodles. Maybe for a reading class? They were fun. I like this age of fiction to read. Have to check out this farm city book. I’ve started trying to keep a list on my phone of books I want to explore. Before it was dozens of wayward slips of scrap paper.
    Just wanted to say how much I appreciate this weekly post. Even when I’m crazy busy I try to hop over to your post a few others. And thanks for your other honest posts. You’ve touched my heart many times.

    Reply
  22. Theresa says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Well, I have the same book and the same project as last week, so my update is super exciting… although I am proud that my sweater now looks like a sweater. Yay me!

    The hat looks great! I love Madeline Tosh (the sweater I am working on right now is in Vintage) and aren’t special request knits the best? They make me feel so appreciated.

    Thanks again for hosting this party…

    Reply
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