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~ 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! ~

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After waiting many weeks for my turn to check it out from the library, I read The Snow Child last week.  I put my other book aside, knowing that I wouldn’t be able to keep this one out from the library for long.  I read it in a matter of days, not minding at all that this sort of fairy tale is set mostly in winter, and it’s spring at my house now.  I wanted a mindless, easy read and enjoyed this story, even thought it was a bit dark and dreary.  Okay, maybe a lot dark and dreary.

I am finished with the little yellow baby cardigan that I started last week, and have cast on for a pair of baby socks.  If you missed this post and are interested in baby knits, go check out the comments!  There were so many great patterns recommended that my Ravelry queue is getting out of control.

 

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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. Cathy says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:38 am

    I have a huge book dilemma this week which I really need help with. So love seeing what everyone else is up too.

    Reply
  2. gentlestitches says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:25 am

    Thanks for hosting Yarn Along. I love knitting small things too. I doubt they get much smaller than my microgurumis. Makes me think of Tom Thumbs Mother!

    Reply
  3. Taryn Kae Wilson @ Wooly Moss Roots says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Ginny,
    My Ravelry queue is completely out of control. 🙂

    Love,
    Taryn

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      May 1, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      Oh yes. And now, I have the additional problem of only wanting to knit tiny instant gratification baby things! How will I ever get the big kid sweaters knit?

      Reply
  4. Kate says

    May 1, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    I loved the Snow Child.

    Reply
  5. kathy b says

    May 1, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Great post. I just finished reading Elizabeth Bergs the PULL OF THE MOON. IT was a quick little read.
    I love the way she writes.. THis book was okay…..not her best. SHe could have summed the plot etc up in a short magazine story. It sort of made its point over and over.

    I am finishing a baby poncho set. Take a look at it on my blog if you wish. IT calls for a hood, but I’m making a hat.

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    May 1, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I can’t wait to see the finished yellow sweater. It looks like such a sweet pattern–despite all those buttons!

    Reply
  7. sustainablemum says

    May 1, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I keep reading about this book I will have to look it up in my library next time I visit. Baby socks are a great quick knit, well quicker than adult size ones, I have three pairs to gift to a friend who has had a baby today!

    Reply
  8. Trista says

    May 1, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I just have to add a pattern suggestion for you here Ginny. Have you considered “Antler Cardigan” by TinCanDesigns? It starts with newborn sizing and goes through adult men’s sizing all the in the same $6 pattern! That could be so great to be able to knit for any/all in the family. I’m sure you’ve seen it already, but just in case it’s worth a mention. I think it looks great in Tosh Vintage in Antler colorway. Another option is to buy the book and get all 18 patterns including Antler- and I think the “Low Tide Cardigan” would be cute on you with your growing baby belly this year.

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    • Ginny says

      May 1, 2013 at 11:53 pm

      that is pretty! I like the low tide cardigan too 🙂

      Reply
  9. rachel says

    May 1, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    The yellow of the cardigan is so pretty! Looking for to seeing the socks knit up!

    I missed that book when it came up in my library holds…Winter has been hanging on long enough here – I think I’ll revisit the snowy story next winter!

    Reply
  10. kristen says

    May 1, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    I love the beginning promise of a new cast-on!

    Reply
  11. McKenzie says

    May 1, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Okay, I’m FINALLY gonna mail you that yarn next week… finally. I would melt seeing it turned into some baby treat or another! 😉

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      May 1, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      Yes!!! Please do!!! I’ll be so happy!

      Reply
  12. Heidi says

    May 1, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I need to make my baby some more socks. We only have one of each of the pairs I knit her when she was brand new.where does that other sock go?
    I am going to put that book on my list I like reading boos set in winter when it is warm out, I am not much for hot hot weather( we are supposed to get 80’s) this week…it would be a good escape. I like dark fairy tales.
    Happy knitting !

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  13. Stacy @ the World of Wiedz says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:45 am

    love knitting baby socks!!!!

    Reply
  14. annie says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:37 am

    Oh! I love the fluffy looking white yarn. Lovely!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer G. Miller says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I’m glad you mentioned the comments for other great patterns. I need to find some good baby knits for some friends.

    Reply
  16. lori says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:05 am

    maybe it’s a winter read? i will probably reread the snow child every year forever, it is my favorite book. i am in love with its gentle poetic story and the magic it moved me with. perhaps you would have felt different if you hadn’t had to be rushed?

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    • Ginny says

      May 1, 2013 at 11:17 am

      Oh, I really liked it. I like dark and dreary 🙂 But maybe those weren’t the best words to describe it….

      Reply
      • lori says

        May 1, 2013 at 11:26 am

        oh good, i had momentary sadness when i thought you didn’t! the fog here has been so thick and deeply gray it’s downright dismal, but i like that too.

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  17. Nahuatl Vargas says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:53 am

    I have wanted to tread that book for a while, but then I’m not shure.
    The baby sock’s yarn is very pretty.

    Reply
  18. Hanni says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:26 am

    I am interested in baby knitting now too. A friend gave birth to a little boy last week, another friend expect her first son in June! I would like to make something special for them in the near future 🙂

    Reply
  19. Paula says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:51 am

    What a beautiful yellow you chose for that cardigan. This next baby will be blessed with many beautiful knits, I’m sure. 🙂 I loved “The Snow Child”, but of course when I was reading it was dark and dreary out!

    Reply
  20. Dree says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:47 am

    I loved the Snow Child! I haven’t linked up in awhile because my current projects have all been quilts, but I am still reading–now on The Good House by Ann Leary, it is great, the best novel I have read this year so far. Hope to finish it today!

    Reply
  21. Lori says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:27 am

    i’m on the library list for that book!

    Reply
  22. Alison says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:18 am

    I am always in awe of how much knitting you get done-with a house full of littles!

    And, apologies on my first link…it went to the wrong page. I corrected the second.

    Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Can’t wait to see your socks!

    Reply
  24. Adrie says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Wow, done with the cardigan already, you’re so fast!

    Reply
  25. Tina says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I can’t wait to see your socks Ginny!

    Reply
  26. Kathleen says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:47 am

    That is one of my favorite books! Loving all the baby knits and once again, Congratulations!

    Reply
  27. karen says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:45 am

    You are going to LOVE that book, I read it and it was fantastic! The socks look so tiny, how sweet!

    Reply
  28. Joy says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Those will be sweet cozy baby socks! And I can’t wait to see the cardigan. 🙂 I hope Bea is healing well.

    Reply
  29. Katie says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:41 am

    I can’t wait to see these sweet socks!

    Reply

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