Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Knitting and Reading and Giving Away a Vest


The Plain Vest came out so sweet and I just love this pattern!  But, it is a bit small for Emmy, so I would like to offer it in a give away here.  Please just leave a note if you would like to be entered.  It is made of an unknown yarn I had in my stash - I don't think it is wool - and it will fit sizes 0 - 6 months.

I have cast on for two more of the Plain Vests - one with size 8 needles using a lighter worsted weight yarn (Patons Merino) and cast on 90 stitches and the other is the Lena's Meadow from Peace Fleece on size 10 needles, with 90 stitches cast on as well.

I soon stopped reading the fiction book I shared last week as I was not enjoying it and began, Mrs. Mike, the story of a Boston girl who married a rugged Canadian Mountie.  It is a light entertaining read that I will be sure to finish.

I have also started reading Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories.  These are so fun to read out loud.  I am not sure why it took me so long to get to these.  The use of vocabulary is excellent and the writing entertaining.

Looking forward to joining in today with Ginny and all the other knitters and readers.

Warm wishes,
Tonya

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36 comments:

  1. EviMay 30, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Lovely little vests! If you are happy to send to Australia then I would love to enter in your draw! My little granddaughter would fit into it quite nicely!

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  2. Deborah HamiltonMay 30, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    That's a cute little vest. I have read The Jungle Book. I will keep in mind Just So Stories. Thanks for the suggestion.

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  3. mrsalyonsMay 30, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Mrs. mike is one of my favourite books! Heartwarming and heartbreaking. I would love to see my little lady (2.5 months) in that beautiful vest!

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  4. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    OH how sweet! I love the pattern and the yarns

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  5. Emily DMay 30, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I love the vest: ) We are expecting a little girl (we have three boys) in September. I am knitting a bonnet for her this morning.

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  6. A Faithful JourneyMay 30, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    What lovely vests! The colors are stunning!
    We are expecting a baby girl in July and I would love the chance to win! Thanks! :)

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  7. SheilaMay 30, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks Tonya! Since a pink bundle will join our family in September, I just had to leave a comment. ;) (I love being a Grammie.)

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  8. City SisterMay 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I love Mrs. Mike...I read it in grade school and then my whole class did in high school...my friend was completely "in love" with Mr. Mike.

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  9. DebiMay 30, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Mrs. Mike is one of my very favorite books... and my mother's too! I hope you enjoy it! As much as I love your sweet vest I have no use for it... five grandsons and it doesn't look like anyone is going to try for that elusive girl!

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  10. JaneMay 30, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Sorry that we don't have any use for such a darling vest. I did, however, just order a personalized Christmas tree ornament from you, for a wedding gift for friends. Very pleased to find your blog - I will be glad to visit often.

    Mrs. Mike - read it many years ago - funny, beautiful, tragic, uplifting.

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  11. Tina MarieMay 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I just wanted to comment on the lovely vests. I am expecting a boy, so don't enter me. I love seeing your knitting posts.

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  12. tie-dyed doulaMay 30, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I would love to enter the drawing! The vest is lovely!!

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  13. tie-dyed doulaMay 30, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Im not sure if that went through...hmmm. i posted that i would love a chance to win the lovely vest. Im sorry i cannot tell if it went through.

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  14. TiffMay 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I'll enter for a blogger friend who is due with a baby girl this fall:)

    Tiff

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  15. ElisaMay 30, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Would love to enter the drawing, such a sweet vest!!

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  16. MittyMay 30, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I loved Mrs. Mike when I was younger, and have been meaning to reread it. Apparently it is a fictionalized account of the real-life adventures of someone the authors interviewed extensively. I did find parts of it to be not-so-light, as they go through some tragedies living in the far north.

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  17. FairyluverMay 30, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I would LOVE to be entered into your drawing it's such a lovely vest. I just had a baby girl on May 11th so this would be so perfect!!! Thank you so much for the chance to win:)

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  18. karenMay 30, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Adorable vest!!! (just admiring, not for giveaway) I love easy patterns that look wonderful!

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  19. HannahMay 30, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Aww they look so cute and cosy! I don't have any babies it would fit though, I was just stopping by to say hello :o)

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  20. KatyMay 30, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Hello Tonya! I am expecting a new niece or nephew at the beginning of January! I would love to be put in the drawing for the giveaway! Thanks so much!

    Kindly,
    Katy

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  21. AngelaMay 30, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Oh wow such lovely and soft knits, they are beautiful (like Karen I am just admiring, not for giveaway).

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  22. *kateMay 30, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    The vest is adorable! I would love to be entered - in hopes that this coming little one is a girl :)

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  23. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Oh we'd love to win. We just welcomed my daughter Brynna into our family. She is just 6 weeks old and she would look so precious in your vest!

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  24. Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner HeatherMay 30, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    What a sweet little vest. Thanks for a nice giveaway.

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  25. a little crafty nestMay 30, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Dear Tonya...Oh, I just love this vest and am so happy it comes in a size for my soon-to-be 4 year old daughter. I also appreciate the review of the Rudyard Kipling stories...what age group do you think they are for? I'm always looking for more good reads for my children. Thanks so much,
    xo Jules

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  26. cargillwitchMay 30, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    I read Mrs Mike years ago- in my teens. There is a section that you as a momma will find heart breaking ( perhaps if you have finished the book by now you will know which section I speak of). As a Canadian myself I loved it- haven't thought of that book in years!

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  27. Helen HandleyMay 30, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    How beautiful! I know just the baby I would put it on. You are amazing.

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  28. SMay 31, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    It looks divine, so soft! Much too small for anyone I know. Thank you for the link to the pattern!

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  29. JennyMay 31, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    I'd love to enter for the vest for our new little one on the way. It's lovely!

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  30. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Oh my two dearest friends are due with babies this summer! What a wonderful gift this would be!!!
    And we love 'just so stories' here too!

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  31. JanessaMay 31, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    OOOh! Enter me! Thanks

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  32. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I would love to be entered for our baby girl due in oct,thanks!
    Tmj777@earthlink.net

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  33. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I don't know if this is too late to be entered into the contest, but here I go. Lovely vest. I have a friend over 35 that has been yearning for a baby of her own for many many years. She is finally pregnant and due to give birth by the end of June...this would be a lovely gift for her. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  34. Mama IlseJune 4, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I don't know if the give away is still open. I haven't been on the internet for the past week. I gave birth to a wonderfull daughter. baby nummer 4 is welcomed with much love here.

    I think the vest would be lovely on her :-)

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  35. Mama IlseJune 4, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    If the gieve away is still open, I would love to enter. On may 25th I gave birth to a wonderful daughter. Baby nummer four is welcomed with much love here.

    I think the vest would be lovely on her.

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  36. Karen SueJune 7, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I so like your little vest! and I read Mrs. Mike and really liked it. I think there is even a sequel, if I remember correctly. I've got some sewing that needs to get done, but I'm wishing for the knitting!!

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