I am joining Ginny for her weekly Yarn Along once again. On the reading front, I am still reading what I began last week, which is To Kill a Mockingbird. I am still pretty much near the beginning, as I never seem to read more than a few pages before my eyes begin to close on me. I really love the book, and can't believe that I don't remember much of it at all. Obviously, it didn't strike a cord with me in high school.
With the knitting, I am doing pretty well. I am on the bottom ribbing of Sebastian's Henley. This beautiful yarn knits up quickly and feels and smells wonderful. I love merino. If I can get done with the ribbing today and then do a sleeve a week, I will finish this sweater right on schedule (I am challenging myself to do a sweater per month by the end of November, one for each of the children. I am trying to begin with the larger sizes and hoping to actually get done before my end date so that I can squeeze in a few Christmas hats and scarves as well.
I am looking forward to spending a little time throughout the next couple of days taking a peek at what everyone else is knitting/reading. If you enjoy knitting--or crocheting--and good reads, stop by Ginny's and join it!
The sweater is beautiful! It will be fun to see your other sweaters-what a neat challenge! I am finishing my first ever sweater, (just have the sleeves to finish!) so I am really impressed with yours!
ReplyDeleteThat really is a beautiful pattern. I'm still muddling through a Baby Surprise Jacket that's taking quite a while. You can see it here http://lacafetiere.blogspot.com/2011/06/yarn-along_08.html
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Wow a sweater per month. I am in awe; I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteWow, that yarn is beautiful! That will be a lovely sweater!
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to know that I'm not the only person who sniffs their yarn. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your challenge!
Ah, Jen, I don't just sniff it; every time I take the sweater out of my knitting bag I bury my face in it! And I made my husband smell it, too (he did not seem to be quite as transported as I over the lovely, woolly smell)...
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that I've never read "To Kill a Mockingbird"!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll read it with Emmy this Summer.
The sweater will be beautiful!
Looks to me you are almost done with the sweater, which is truly lovely!
ReplyDeleteI just thought the other night that I would like to knit each child a sweater by Christmas. You're so smart to start early. I can imagine myself panicking in December when I've only just started! I loved To Kill A Mockingbird and I think I remember quite a bit from it. That's not usually the case with most books I read, but I really enjoyed that one.
ReplyDeletegorgeous knitting, I love the pattern. good luck with your knitting goal
ReplyDeleteWhat a great challenge to do a sweater a month! I think it's a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteWe read To Kill A Mockingbird last year for our homeschool lit. I had forgotten quite a bit too. I must be getting old!
I couldn't help nodding sagely at the idea of only reading a couple of pages before sleep overtakes. Its about all I'm managing at the moment. I love your challenge of a sweater a month. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely stitches. I felt the same about Mockingbird I have read it now after high school. I think it was above my reach back then. Enjoy binding off. Have a great weekend, Katie x
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