Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Yarn Along - Easy Knitting and Easy Reading



Joining in again this Wednesday (no baby yet...) with Ginny of Small Things to share two of my favorite things - knitting and reading.

I cast on to knit a very simple scarf - it is a basketweave pattern - knit two, purl two for two rows and then reverse that - purl two knit two for two rows.  I am using a DK weight wool/merino blend from Peace Fleece in a soft mossy green/brown shade with little specks of color throughout and size 6 needles.

When the baby comes and so much of my time spent nursing I like to have several simple knitting projects kept in various locations where I would stop and nurse.   This is a another simple project to join along with the shawl.

I finished up this enertaining and easy reading before sleep book - Whilstin' Dixie in a Nor'Easter by Lisa Patton.   

I need some suggestions for some new reading.....

Warm wishes,
Tonya
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  1. JoyAugust 31, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    The scarf looks like a nice simple knit for those last impatient days of pregnancy. :)

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  2. GaeAugust 31, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Dear Tonya,
    I love you sharing these easy patterns. How is the shawl going? I saved those notes for antoher project for later on.
    I really like the Rosamary Sutcliffe books (they are my favourite reads at the moment) Applesacue needs Sugar springs to mind for some reason right now.
    A great mother culture book
    Happy knitting this week
    Blessings
    Gae

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  3. angieAugust 31, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What a pretty scarf...thanks for the great idea!

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  4. SheilaAugust 31, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Nice scarf...how many stitches did you cast on?
    I have you in my blog roll....will be watching for baby news....and praying for you. Have a great day!

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  5. Hi, I'm Mary...August 31, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Have you ever read any Janet Oke? Best wishes for you and new baby!!

    Mary

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  6. EllenAugust 31, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    The scarf looks wonderful. I need to start some easy projects for when our school begins again, and when I need a break from a larger project.

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  7. Laura JeanneAugust 31, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I have out Amanda Soule's new book from the library and the essays in it for each month of the year are really lovely. I'm enjoying it.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I love small projects that you can put down and pick...and with a new little one on the way..that is the way to go...

    ~~Renee

    A Knitters Notebook

    P.s. Are you still writing your paper journal that you use to sell?

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  9. WylieAugust 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Major Pettigrew's Last Stand was my favorite read of the summer. Right now I'm reading A Vintage Affair, which is also quite good.

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  10. KristenAugust 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Enjoy knitting and nursing when your new little bundle arrives! (We're expecting one in mid-October...getting very excited!)

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  11. no spring chickenAugust 31, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    How wonderful.. to be so close to the arrival that you know the knitting project you started will be finished as you nurse your new sweet one! Eagerly awaiting your announcement!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  12. CloudberryAugust 31, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Looks like a cosy scarf. Best wishes for you and the new baby!!

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  13. CynthiaAugust 31, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I love the simplicity of your scarf. It is nice to have those kinds of knitting projects laying about waiting for you to pick them up. Good idea about having them about for when your baby arrives. :)

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  14. purplepearAugust 31, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    That's a lovely pattern and sounds nice and easy.

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  15. MariaAugust 31, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    My recent favorite is Better Off

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  16. ElizabethAugust 31, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Love the simple scarf. So nice to have a few projects like that. Thank you for sharing your pattern. How exciting that the time to meet your neweslt little one is drawing so close. I keep you both in my prayers and be looking forward to the news.

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  17. stitching under oaksSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I just finished To Kill a Mockingbird...it was so good. If you've already read that one, then I also enjoyed "Promises to Keep" by Ann Tatlock. We read it for book club. Have a great end to your week...your scarf is just lovely.

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  18. Mama Ash GroveSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I so love basketweave, and yet have not done anything with it! You've inspired me to do a scarf. :)
    I think of you often, Mama!

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  19. Tonya GunnSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing all the book ideas.
    Warm wishes,
    Tonya

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