Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Yarn Along

Joining in with Ginny today...

Using Peace Fleece in Blue Jay, I have started another vest using size 11 needles.  The vest should fit a toddler when finished. 

I am about 2/3 of the way through Coop - A Family, a Farm, and the Pursuit of One Good Egg, by Michael Perry.   Quoted from the back cover, "Living in a ramshackle Wisconsin farmhouse - faced with thirty-seven acres of fallen fences and overgrown fields, and informed by his pregnant wife that she intends to deliver their baby at home - "
I have enjoyed the light entertaining reading and simple reflections on life that are weaved throughout.

Warm wishes, Tonya

26 comments:

  1. That blue is gorgeous, and I love the sound of that book! Happy Yarn Along!

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  2. That book sounds great, like they have a wonderful sense of humor about their decisions. :) Your vests are so cute!

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  3. That book looks really good. I love to read those kind of books. About farming and country life. I wish I could knit. I have a grandbaby on the way, so I think I should give it a try soon. I would love to be able to knit a baby hat or maybe a pair of booties.

    Kelly

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  4. That books looks wonderful, I think that I will have to check the library shelves for that this week. Hope you had a wonderful New Year Tonya!

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  5. Jonny loves Michael Perry and has read all his books, starting with Coop!

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  6. beautiful blue....and I love vests of all kinds and sizes :D ...hope you will post a photo of the project when it's done? :)
    happy new year :)

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  7. I also enjoyed that book and wrote a review here:

    http://fimby.tougas.net/coop-Michael-Perry

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  8. such a lovely colour, reminds me summer skies
    happy days xx

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  9. Beautiful yarn... can't wait to see the finished vest. That book has made its way to my "must read" list... thanks for sharing!

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  10. That book looks great, I just sent a request to my libarary! :) Thank you!

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  11. Beautiful shade of blue. The book sounds interesting too.

    Stopping by from yarn along http://blog.mymummyknits.com/yarn-along-4/

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  12. oh my goodness, what a beautiful blue- I imagine it'll look so good on a toddler!

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  13. The yarn is beautiful, can't wait to see the finished vest. I've read the book before and really enjoyed it.

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  14. I echo all above - gorgeous colour of blue, and what an interesting-sounding book. It looks like you're having a very positive start to the New Year.

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  15. I love Peace Fleece. It was probably the closest I've come to sheep.

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  16. I've been wanting to read that book + your endorsement just bumped it up on my list. Beautiful yarn color!

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  17. Your book sounds absolutely wonderful :) I must add it to my ever growing list *grin*. Can't wait to see more of your vest next time to :) Happy new year!

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  18. Sounds like a great book Tonya!! And as always, your knitting is just beautiful!

    ~Samantha

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  19. I thought Coop was beautifully written. I really enjoyed it. It is a great mix of funny and serious.

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  20. Beautiful yarn color and what a lovely read for the new year! Happy Happy to you all :)

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  21. That sounds like such a fun read Tonya. Love the blue color for the vest. Looking forward to seeing it.
    :-)

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  22. Pretty blue and the book sounds fun!

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  23. Lovely yarn and who could resist a book about chickens...

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  24. another friend just mentioned this book today! must see if i can find a copy.

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  25. You are getting so much knitting done, Tonya! I'm inspired! love, Beth

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  26. ooh that book looks wonderful - wonder if I can get it here in the UK? I'll certainly try.
    Happy New Year, Tonya!

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