Books & Yarn

 

I am nearing the end of this project! It has taken me a bit longer to finish than I wanted, but not because of the pattern or knitting. Finding time to sit and knit has been challenging! Mostly, I've been working on it when I get together with the girls to knit. I have about 10 rows to go, finishing the picot edge on the other side of the cowl (the top).

 

The pattern is Willow Cowl and I can finally tell you what the yarn is: Studio June Yarn, Eight Bells, 100% superwash Merino, 8 ply heavy fingering weight, color TRUE NORTH. I feel like I bought this yarn at the Loopy Eve in Colorado, but I am not entirely sure. I am loving this colorway! I did alter the pattern a bit, thinking I wouldn't have enough yarn, but I now see I could have done the extra rounds, and just made it.

I am still reading the same book, and probably will for awhile. I am chugging my way thru a manual of sorts that I will talk about next week (smile).

 

Finally it has turned cool here in New Mexico, but we still need to prep our heater. We wait until we can't stand it anymore, and that time is nearing. At 3 am we are starting to find it chilly, and it wakes one of my sons up!

Joining Ginny over at the yarn along.....

Books & Yarn

I have finally some time to join the yarn along over at small things! My toddler is always curious, exploring the world, leaving me little time for the web. When I do find some time, with the shift in weather, I find myself drawn to my weaving and knitting, reading, and cooking autumn-y meals.

One of the projects I am (slowly) working on is the willow cowl. I'm not sure what yarn I am using for the tag is stuck in the middle of the center pull ball, but I'll be sure to update when I post the finished project to ravelry!

As for reading, I can't tell you how many times I've read this book. Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati is the first installment in a series. I assume it's classified as a historical romance, but I am drawn to it because it takes place in the region I grew up. It transports me to the landscape I fondly remember, and sometimes miss.

Hopefully I will be back for the yarn along next week, until then, enjoy the beauty of the earth shifting inward!

Books & Yarn

Books & Yarn 12/26/2012

Joining Ginny's yarn along today, even thou there isn't one this wednesday (i have to seize the moment when i can). Truth be told, I took this picture on Thursday! Everyone was recuperating yesterday from all the excitement on Tuesday. I can't tell you how long I've wanted to get this cookbook, I've checked it out of the library so many times. Thank you mom for the perfect Christmas present. I am currently knitting a pair or longies and they are coming out nicely.

Books & Yarn

Yarn Along 12/5/2012

Okay, I'm a bit embarrassed. The project I was working on had 2 pretty big problems, so I frogged it and restarted. It's coming along perfectly now and when I finish it I will post about my boo boos! Anyone who knows me will laugh, because I used to be quite a perfectionist when it came to all things wool, but now, I don't really want to use my brain all that much (maybe when my boys move out in 20 years). Long ago I remember reading a post over at CLEAN, lusa organics (she posted it in August) and it really stuck in my head. And in an attempt to reduce my book obsession, I have started making the odd purchases digitally. I am reading Cleaning House, A Mom's 12 Month Experiement to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement. All I can say is that the book is awesome, most of it we already know, but it's good to be reminded, and have those ah ha moments in strategies that are helpful when it comes to our young ones.

Yarn Along 12/5/2012

My wee babe is getting a wooden kitchen for Christmas and I've set out to make him vegetables. Two carrots done, one more to go. I am using this pattern here. Everyone have a blessed day! This post is inspired by Ginny's Yarn Along here.

Books & Yarn

Yarn Along 11/21/2012

I am still working on the cowl, but I had to sneak in another project that I will hopefully have pictures of next week. The weather suddenly turned cold, and while pulling out the winter hats, we couldn't find one that was the right size for our little guy. I quick knit up a hat for him, and if he can manage to stand still for a second, I will hopefully get a photo.

I am still reading El Rancho de Las Golondrinas: Living History in New Mexico's La Cienega Valley and I thought I would share a few photos with you.

But before I do, I want to wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving. Rest, be thankful, and give everyone in your family and your friends a hearty squeeze.

Books & Yarn

Yarn Along

I decided to join the yarn along today over at Small Things. Lately, when I have tiny moments of time, I usually weave on my inkle loom. With the change in temperature, my thoughts are shifting to the cooler weather ahead and I needed to get out those knitting needles!

On my needles is the Lovely Ribbed Cowl at the Purl Bee. I am using yarn that I spun a few years back, a super soft, single, baby llama in a light worsted weight. I am hoping the cowl will come out okay, for the yarn used in their pattern is definately worsted weight.

The book I am reading has been on my wish list for ages, but I decided again to see if the library had a copy available, they did. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas: Living History in New Mexico's La Cienega Valley is a coffee table type book filled with the history of this amazing place. We've visited there often, and someday, when the kiddos are older, I hope to volunter (maybe they will want to also). I am sure I will be still reading this next week, so perhaps I'll also share a few photos of our journeys there!