Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Reading and Knitting


Joining in with Ginny again to share what I am knitting and reading.

Last week I knit up that little hat that was supposed to be for me but turned out much too small - even too small for Abraham.  So I cast on again increasing the stitches and using larger needles.
What I like about this pattern is that I can use up bits of yarn.

I have a new craft book! - Sewn by Hand - How much fun to not use the sewing machine.  Looking forward to trying out some of the projects.

What are you knitting and reading?

Warm wishes,
Tonya
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15 comments:

  1. Tracey ~ CloverDecember 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I am so excited to read the book you have recommended! I have a sewing machine, but we really don't get along very well. Hand sewing I can do so this book would be perfect! Thanks so much.

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  2. NatalieDecember 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I love the hat! It's too bad it doesn't fit, but I know the new one will turn out just as nice. I am thinking of making some socks like that...to use up bits of yarn left over from other projects. Maybe they would turn out as cute as your hat???

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  3. Hi, I'm Mary...December 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I am going to be knitting a hat just like that! I also need to make a pair of gloves and fix another hat that turned out too small. Not reading anything right now though, as I am starting writing another fantasy for my younger siblings. I can't do both. :)

    Have a wonderful week!
    Mary
    http://lundkids.blogspot.com

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  4. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    The hat is really cute and sewing by hand is ideal for those winter nights when sitting in front of the machine is just not soothing enough :)

    Maria

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  5. momto5December 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    oh now that book sounds interesting. i don't have a sewing machine... so maybe i could still learn to sew. :)

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  6. kerri.warmusDecember 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love, love, love the sewing by hand book! It is amazing how many things you can make sewing by hand and more quickly than using a machine because you can take it with you. If I want to sew after my son is in bed, I can hand sew while hanging out with my husband; whereas if I were using a machine, we wouldn't be able to have that quality time together while I'm also working on a project. I have made a waldorf style baby doll that was completely sewn by hand.

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  7. Mama Gone GreenDecember 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    cute hat!!

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  8. Bonnie KDecember 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    That looks cozy.

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  9. a little crafty nestDecember 28, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Dear Tonya...Happy Holidays to you and your family! I hope you had a cozy, happy, lovely time together...I also just love love love your hat you are knitting. It is beautiful!
    xo Jules

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  10. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Love the hat...I am going to have to check out that book. I don't like sitting at sewing machines. But I love handwork.

    With All That I Am
    Carrie

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  11. KaylanaDecember 29, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Ha Ha! My things always turn out too big! Wish I was better at sizing things...
    Have a great week!

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  12. SanneDecember 29, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    dear tonya,

    today I can proudly present: I knit two shaloms!!!

    www.fliedermuetterchen.blogspot.com

    I liked your: count your blessings under the tree!

    Sanne

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  13. AmieDecember 29, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Time for me to knit along! I have read about knititng/reading on so many blogs this week, lol, it's my turn! How about doll-make-along? That's more my speed.

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  14. MariaDecember 29, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I really like that hat, very different from patterns I've seen lately.

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  15. erinJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    That book look good, looking forward to hearing some of the projects from there. :)

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