Knitting has become my favourite winter pastime...and since I had that lesson in how to knit a scrap cardigan, every spare moment has been spent knitting my heart out! I'm making it for Matilda, (in a size 4), thought I'd start out small. My second project is a scarf...this is the second one I've done in this style...the technique was taught to me by my good friend over at Wabi-Sabi Wanderings. On size 10 needles this knits up FAST!! In fact I should be done it, except...well, you understand...I've got this scrap cardigan on my mind! The scarf is on the left and the scrap is on the right...and in between it all is some beautiful yarn I picked up yesterday...oh the possibilities!!!
And when we have a spare moment around here that doesn't involve knitting. The books! I have one chapter left in the Elizabeth Lesser book. I spoke about it a few weeks back...it was recommended to me by Shanti, and it really is a beautiful, life affirming book. I also started another book, (is it becoming fairly obvious that I'm a multi-tasker)?! I'm also reading "Bitter Fruit" by Achmat Dangor.
Ruby is re-reading a book we just received from an old friend. It's called "Widzer's Visit" by Jenny Panda. It's about a wizard named Widzer who is travelling about trying to get to his family for a visit. He has many adventures along the way, (and meets many fantastical friends). I think it would appeal to many of you mamas out there who enjoy stories with elements of magic! At the back of the book there are craft ideas and other suggestions for word games. You can find it right HERE if you want a copy of your own.
Now, head on over to small things to visit some of the other fabulous Yarn Along links!
xo maureen
I think you should make the Citron Shawl!! The more projects the merrier :) I plan on some scrap socks once I get my current projects finished.
ReplyDeleteI love all the colours in your yarn pile! I'm excited to see more of the scrap cardigan!
ReplyDeleteWidzer's Visit sounds like my kind of book!
Oh those colors! I love the scrap cardigan!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you!!! Your scrap looks amazing...make sure to eat, sleep, and breathe as well...one cannot live on knitting alone (believe me, I've tried!)...and I want a scarf for my birthday. Come on...you have 3 days!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is looking amazing and I can't wait to see the sweater:)
ReplyDeletexo
Those colours are lovely...gosh you knit quickly!
ReplyDeleteIt really is looking amazing! I love all the inspiration from this Yarn Along!
ReplyDeleteI love how colorful your projects are!! And the banner at the top of your blog is so perfect for Valentine's Day =)
ReplyDeleteOh what wonderful colors! I can't wait to see how the scrap yarn sweater turns out. It sounds like a fun project.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by today.
Blessings, Elizabeth
Fun scarf love the colors! Happy knitting and reading :)
ReplyDeleteThe sweater looks great Maureen. Can't wait to see it finished. I've been thinking about a sock course and have found a pattern that I think would be great for new knitters. I just have to make it up myself to see how long it will take. I'd need to 'borrow' a location though. Just a thought.
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Ohhh I have such a thing for beautiful yarn!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, colourful yarn always inspires me to get out my knitting needles and just knit away.
I love the pattern of your scarf and the little cardigan will be adorable.
Knitting has become one of my favorite ways to spend my spare moments. I am a few inches away from my first item for myself....hello Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteWow, that scrap cardi is going to be gorgeous!! Can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteFirst time visiting here from yarn along, love the scrap scarf and thanks for the Widzer's visit info, my daughter is all about magical things, but she is 6 so I wonder if the book is ok for 6 yr olds? Anyway, happy knitting!
ReplyDeleteBummer! I went to order Widzer's visit and they don't ship to US :(.
ReplyDeleteMJ...I'm sure if you send an e-mail to the shop they'd ship to the US. I think it would be appropriate for a 6 yr old...my daughter is 7 and she just loved it!
ReplyDeletexo maureen
ps...thanks everyone for the positive feedback on my cardigan...I can't wait for it to be done...it's so satisfying to knit!!