~ 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! ~ Taken from Ginny's blog
Happy 4th of July to my Fellow Americans! And Happy Wednesday to my fellow fiberists! I cast on a project this week. Okay truth be admitted...I cast on 2 but the one pictured is the one I am really excited about. I just fell in love it as as soon as I saw it and bought it as soon as the pattern was released. I cast on as soon as I had the pattern in my hands. What is it, you might ask? What is so gorgeous that I had to cast on as soon as humanly possible? Well is it a shawl! A lovely shawl that I don't think I will keep for myself. I would love to gift it to someone and have them to be able to draw some comfort from it. It is such a fun little knit. Isn't that pattern delightful--all that lovely garter stitch. My reading is much the same. I only have a few pages left- maybe completed this evening. I am such a slow reader this summer. But each page is a wonderful summer read. Do you see the chair my knitting is on? My husband built it from a pallet! The bag is from Julip Bags. It is called the Everything but the Knitting bag. And it really came with everything BUT the wool and needles- a cute little notions tin filled to the brim with scissors, measuring tape, and stitch markers were all included. Even a crochet hook was inside-- kept cleverly secured inside the bag with a sewn in holder!
I hope you enjoy your Wednesday and Happy Reading!
Happy 4th of July to my Fellow Americans! And Happy Wednesday to my fellow fiberists! I cast on a project this week. Okay truth be admitted...I cast on 2 but the one pictured is the one I am really excited about. I just fell in love it as as soon as I saw it and bought it as soon as the pattern was released. I cast on as soon as I had the pattern in my hands. What is it, you might ask? What is so gorgeous that I had to cast on as soon as humanly possible? Well is it a shawl! A lovely shawl that I don't think I will keep for myself. I would love to gift it to someone and have them to be able to draw some comfort from it. It is such a fun little knit. Isn't that pattern delightful--all that lovely garter stitch. My reading is much the same. I only have a few pages left- maybe completed this evening. I am such a slow reader this summer. But each page is a wonderful summer read. Do you see the chair my knitting is on? My husband built it from a pallet! The bag is from Julip Bags. It is called the Everything but the Knitting bag. And it really came with everything BUT the wool and needles- a cute little notions tin filled to the brim with scissors, measuring tape, and stitch markers were all included. Even a crochet hook was inside-- kept cleverly secured inside the bag with a sewn in holder!
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| My favorite spot to watch my children play and to knit a few rows or read a few pages from. |
I hope you enjoy your Wednesday and Happy Reading!
The pattern on your shawl looks lovely - as does that seat on your front porch and the sunshine!!! We are wet, wet ,wet here in England - with no sign of it lifting anytime soon!
ReplyDeleteI was first struck by the cushion on your chair. So pretty! And the chair is very impressive. A great spot for watching everything. Love all the new Quince patterns. I was similarly struck by another one. I am trying to keep focused though, but it ill be made soon. Love that color. So warm.
ReplyDeleteHeather--I found the cushion at walmart! Quince patterns are so really wonderful-this is the second one I have bought but the first one I have had a chance to knit up.
DeleteHi I just your blog title over at Ginny's and thought I'd come over and say hi!
ReplyDeleteYour shawl looks lovely...I love the straw colour yarn and Quince patterns...I have a few pdf's ready for me to find the correct yarn.
Your husband is really clever to recycle the pallet into such a useful item.
Have a wonderful holiday.
Deb
I love the colour of the yarn you're using, and the chair is fantastic! Well done to your husband :)
ReplyDeleteThat shawl will be lovely! You should keep it for yourself! I always make pretty things and give them away, but I really need to start keeping some of them! The chair is awesome. I had to call my husband in to see it, hopefully he can make one as well :-)
ReplyDeleteI just know your husband can make this chair! My husband had it finished in one night while he were at VBS!Check out Pinterest for pallet ideas--it is addicting!
Deletethat shawl is going to be lovely. and there is nothing like a great chair for knitting outside. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that chair is impressive. I wish I could talk my hubby into making me one.
ReplyDeleteI'm dreaming of a porch and chair like yours today :)
ReplyDeleteThe shawl is lovely! And that is a wonderful bag.
Happy 4th!
That chair is fantastic, and what a fun knitting bag!
ReplyDeleteYour shawl will be beautiful you should certainly keep it for yourself!
I've been doing a lot of shawl knitting, too, this summer -- I think a perfect project for the hot weather, don't you agree? Your WIP is humming along and looks so pretty! Have fun knitting today!
ReplyDeleteI love the shawl! That is going to be gorgeous!! Way to go for your hubby...that chair is awesome! Looks so comfy - perfect place to relax and knit a bit! And now I must have that bag!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th! :)
Oooh my that is looking gorgeous - the shawl and the chair - How clever are you both!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer knitting.
What a gorgeous shawl! Call me crazy, but I love that your book matches your knitting... tee hee! What a cool bag, too! Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love the shawl, and the yarn, the colour, everything. Gorgeousness. :)
ReplyDeleteThe shawl DOES look quite lovely :) And as for the book- I just picked up a copy from the library (having been intrigued from the last time I saw it mentioned on the Yarn Along ;)).
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous that you cast on two projects! I am frantically trying to finish a sweater and then oh boy look out, cast on frenzy! Love the chair and the repurposing of the wood!!
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