Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Yarn Along
Reece loved his whale! And I was very pleased with how it turned out and am pretty excited to try more of Linda's patterns.
After requesting a pair of fingerless mitts, I set Reece free in my stash of yarn so he could pick something he liked. He picked red, which didn't surprise me at all. I finished them up on Sunday night and when he saw them Monday morning he squealed in delight making my heart melt.
And then I promptly cast on something for me. I am only a few rows in, but hope to be well on my way by next week.
I also found a little bit of time to do some needle felting, creating some colourful spring flowers that I hope to use for a little bunting.
Doula reading has been my main focus on the reading front, but I did get a chance to read through this magazine which I received in November. It was my first issue and it is pretty awesome!
What are you knitting and reading this week?
Joining in with Ginny and Nicole
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Keep Calm Craft On,
Knitting,
Yarn Along
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It is so nice to hear how excited Reece was to see his mitts. And red, that is Emerson's favorite color, along with orange.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are knitting something for you, it is going to be beautiful.
PS- I haven't forgotten and will get an email to you by the end of the week.:)
I am not sure where the red comes from, but it has been his fav from the start. And no worries Tracey, when you have time is fine :)
Deleteyou are going to look fabulous in the shalom!! Great pattern choice. Love the bright red mitts you whipped up for him :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern for the shalom sweater. It will look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hope so :)
DeleteYou have been knitting up quite a storm :) A shalom is on my list for me soon too. I'm looking forward to seeing yours.
ReplyDeleteI try :)
DeleteLove those little felted flowers, and those mitts. so cheery!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa :)
Deletei love those little free form felted flowers!!!! and i've never met a grey anything that i don't love!!! doesn't it do your heart good when your little actually gets excited about a knit???
ReplyDeleteThanks. Grey and I are friends too :) And yes, my heart loves hearing him get excited about my handmades :)
Deletethat's cute that he chose red! sounds familiar... fingerless mitts are perfect for the early days of spring, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThey are!
DeleteThe flowers are so love cute! And the mittens are fantastic. I need to do two pairs of those for both girls! What pattern did you use?
ReplyDeleteThanks KC! I sort of created one using this pattern http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-fingerless-mitts-2 I cast on 28 stitches, did 1 inch of rib and stockinette stitch, only did 4 rounds of the thumb shaping and then finished with 1 inch of ribbing. I wasn't sure if it would work, but was really happy it did. And they knit up quick, took me about 90 minute to make one. Have fun!
DeleteThat cardi is amazing and I am so glad you are making something for YOU!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am looking forward to wearing it :)
DeleteHi Kim- Just saw this post and thought about you and your upcoming road trip.. maybe you can get some ideas? http://www.ucreatewithkids.com/2013/02/11-awesome-boredom-busters-for-road.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UcreateWithKids+%28Ucreate+with+Kids%29
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful when they love what we do for them. That squeal of delight had to be music. Your flowers are so stinking cute!
ReplyDeleteIt was awesome! Thank you :)
DeleteYou have been very busy! I love the cardigan you are making ~ and will add to my list of things that I will some day have the skill to create. And VERY nice choice on the red mitts ~ your little one has a good eye for color!
ReplyDeleteA lot of it was car knitting :)
DeleteLove the felted flowers- so pretty.
ReplyDeleteMy boy loves mitts too...it's so sweet when they get excited about something you make!
ReplyDeleteIt is!
DeleteYou are a very busy lady..love the mittens so cute...I can see spring is in the air your flowers are wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, a little bit of spring is so welcome around here even if just in some felted flowers :)
Deletethe shalom is a great pattern, it knits up so fast. :) i recently knitted one for myself.
ReplyDeletedon't you just love when they enjoy what you knitted for them. :)
Good to know, I had a feeling it would knit up fast, not to find the time :)
DeleteIsn't it a lovely feeling when kids ask for you to knit them something! my little guy loves when I make him socks!
ReplyDeleteYour shalom is going to be lovely in that blue, hope you enjoy making it, it's a great project - I've made two!
One of the best feelings!
DeleteGot to love those squeals over mama-knits! Have fun with your shalom!
ReplyDeleteThey are the best!
DeleteRed Mittens are my favorite. I have 2 pair that a friend made quite a few years ago, who has now passed away. Guess I'd better figure out how to do them before much longer!!
ReplyDeleteHe loves them!
DeleteIt makes all of your time and effort so worth it when that are that happy to have mama mades, doesn't it?!
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly does :)
DeleteYour fingerless mitts are really sweet - looking forward to seeing your sweater.
ReplyDeleteI love to knit, but am not doing so currently. Finished up a pair of socks most recently and need to cast on again... Reading the Hobbit with my 8 year old son.
ReplyDeleteSocks, how fun!
Deletevery cute mitts kim! and the whale, so sweet, linda is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori, and yes I couldn't agree more Linda is amazing!!!!
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