Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Yarn Along July 4th, 2012

~ 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!

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!


18 comments:

  1. 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!

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  2. I 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.

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    1. Heather--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.

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  3. Hi I just your blog title over at Ginny's and thought I'd come over and say hi!

    Your 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

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  4. I love the colour of the yarn you're using, and the chair is fantastic! Well done to your husband :)

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  5. That 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 :-)

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    1. I 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!

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  6. that shawl is going to be lovely. and there is nothing like a great chair for knitting outside. :)

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  7. Wow, that chair is impressive. I wish I could talk my hubby into making me one.

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  8. I'm dreaming of a porch and chair like yours today :)
    The shawl is lovely! And that is a wonderful bag.
    Happy 4th!

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  9. That chair is fantastic, and what a fun knitting bag!
    Your shawl will be beautiful you should certainly keep it for yourself!

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  10. 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!

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  11. I 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!! :)

    Happy 4th! :)

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  12. Oooh my that is looking gorgeous - the shawl and the chair - How clever are you both!
    Enjoy your summer knitting.

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  13. 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!

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  14. Oh wow! I love the shawl, and the yarn, the colour, everything. Gorgeousness. :)

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  15. The 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 ;)).

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  16. I 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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