Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Knitting and Reading again for the Yarn Along


Joining in with Ginny this week - to share two of my favorite things to do - knit and read!
I finished Emmy's vest using this pattern.  This is the most simple of patterns.  If you are a beginner I highly recommend it.  You could easily adjust it to make vests for all sizes.
I have cast on this morning for mittens for Abraham, he could definitely use another pair.

The book I have been having so much fun looking through is one I borrowed from the library.  It has inspired me to make my own books and to journal as an artistic outlet - especially since I only have small snippets of time for that.

Looking forward to catching up with all of the knitting and reading you are doing.

28 comments:

  1. The vest looks adorable on your wee one and I think your book is something I would enjoy too. I need to call the library and see if they have a copy of Real Life Journals. Happy Yarn Along.

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  2. Thanks for the pattern link. I am going to knit one up for my 11 month old. I have been without something to knit since before Christmas.
    I'm reading The Money Savings Mom's Budget. It's good so far.
    Blessings!

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  3. That vest is so adorable. I definitely need to get on ravelry so I can get that pattern. :)

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  4. I find myself with short spans of time, which I take and sew - sitting quietly. I remember those days when my children were little and the only time I had to sit and be still was late at night. I took those times diligently and guard them fiercely.

    As they grew, I filled my days with so much. Now I am returning to just reading one book at a time and one project at a time.

    Thank you for sharing the vest pattern. I want to make one for my little girl. Have a blessed day!

    m.

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  5. Look how big she's getting! I love her vest!

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  6. Your little one is so so so adorable - the soft lighting brings out her eyes. And the vest is nice too! Thanks for the book recommendation - I always enjoy browsing through those types of books for inspiration. Journaling has always been a struggle for me because I often want it 'just so' but the 'just so's' don't happen...

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  7. That is really a great idea...making small books. I made each of the boys a notebook for Christmas but I think they find the idea of a whole blank book quite daunting. I think we will put together some small ones for them to get started on...and it will use up some of the cereal boxes I have been saving for their crafts.
    Thank you so much for sharing.

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  8. I can't help but wonder what is she looking at? The book, someone going by...?
    So sweet!

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  9. So darned cute! I just made the milo vest for a new niece or nephew on the way (in VT actually), very similar. I am loving all this talk of making your own books.

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  10. I love your little vest! Especially the color. I just finished knitting up a vest for my youngest now I think he needs another after seeing yours. :)

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  11. What a lovely vest, thanks for the link, maybe I will have a little girl to make if for one day....

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  12. That vest is so adorable! We have two that we purchased in your shop and love them! I can't tell you the number of compliments the children have received while wearing them. However, they are growing out of them and I was wondering if you would one day share some of your modifications to make the pattern bigger... I would love to knit one in a bigger size.

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  13. Look at how big and alert she is-oh my! That book looks wonderful. I just found some books on bookmaking and journal making myself. I haven't seen this one. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. That picture is wonderful, as if she's giving a lecture on your current projects!

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  15. Oh my goodness, your baby is gorgeous! and the sweater is precious. Love both! Thanks for sharing. crunchycatholicmomma.blogspot

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  16. I love that photo. Your little one looks so sweet in her top and very interested in the book. I see joint projects in the future. Erm, but maybe not for a few years yet.

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  17. That vest is adorable! Thanks for visiting my blog! I actually found your knitted gnome pattern quite a while ago. It gave me the confidence to try and make my own dolls for my babes. So thanks for that!

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  18. Oh goodness, how adorable your little Emmy is! And even kind of not so little! Very cute vest too.
    Thinking of you Tonya, wishing you happy days.

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  19. So sweet! Thanks for the vest pattern link - my Lena is 3 months old could use some warm things. Also, what pattern do you use for the mittens you plan to make? Mine all need a new pair!

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  20. Gorgeous vest and what a sweet little model!

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  21. Oh the baby is cute and the vest is cute!! Great knit and simple is always an attraction for my knitting :)

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  22. Sweet Emmy, looks so cute little vest and all!! What a joy I'm sure. :)
    That book sounds so fun, I think I may see if our library carries it.

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  23. Oh, look at Emmy! She is so big! And so beautiful! I love that vest. I have made similar vests for my boys and they are so great at keeping their cores warm. My boys call them their "armor"!

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  24. That is a beautiful photo. Baby Emma looks like she is recommending the book to us all. The vest is so cute.

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