I finished up the Plain Vest with all of the leftover bits of Peace Fleece wool yarns and am happy with the rustic feel.
I have cast on a Christmas gift for a family member - it is called April Showers Scarf and I am using a dk weight yarn in beautiful green shades with size 8 needles. This pattern does require counting so I anticipate that it will be on the needles for some time as I will probably save it to work on during car rides or quiet nursing times.
So I am having fun looking my through my stash, trying to come up with another simple knit to cast on.
On Monday, I was able to go to a sweet treasure shop and found this book, Out of the Saltbox, The Savour of Old Vermont. The author writes about a house that was home to one of Vermont's first settlers and then remained in the family for five subsequent generations. It is nonfiction, based on research, but reads much like a story of simpler (but often much, much more challenging) times.
Looking forward to sharing with Ginny and many others in today's yarn along.
I love that scarf pattern! Your book find sounds fascinating!
ReplyDeleteI love your Plain Vest and think that is a fabulous way to use up left over yarn. I am now wondering about making a sweater the same way, I think it would be a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThe vest turned out so lovely...Perfect with all the festive stripes. I am checking out this book at the library. We used to live in a Salt Box in New York from the 1800's- and I am sure this will be a very interesting read.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday.
Hi Camilla,
DeleteI would be happy to pass the book onto you after I finish.
oh your little vest is just adorable!! And your book looks like a great find!! Love the color of your scarf!!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks very interesting, what a find! I love when I use up left over pieces of wool and eek out another finished project. The sweater is beautiful and I love all the colors you incorporated.
ReplyDeletethe plain vest came out beautifully. What a great use for the leftovers. The scarf pattern is beautiful but looks complicated x
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteThe pattern is actually really simple - you just need to count that's all - but if I can do it - anyone can - really...
I love the vest. Do you have this pattern available somewhere for us, or is this one that you purchased. Thanks for the daily inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteTHe pattern is free here
http://www.pickles.no/plain-vest/
Enjoy!
Hi! The book looks really neat! The vest is beautiful. I love the texture and color. Your next project is a good way to spend nursing. love,andrea
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pretty Tonya :) Since learning how to spin, I am planning my projects according to the amount of fleece I get done...so far though, I have been able to utilize my stash first. This way, I can get rid of all my acrylic and such before diving into my homespun.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to read about the place you live. It is always interesting to read about others that have lived around the area :)
Grace & Peace to you...
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The vest is darling, and the scarf looks like it's stitching up nicely! Your book sounds like a good interesting read, I might just have to see if our library has a copy.
ReplyDeleteI love how you tied the vest together with the pink at the bottom and top. The color choices are great! Thanks for the book idea, this is just what I've been looking for.
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern on the scarf it looks beautiful. I appreciate your need for quiet when counting, I make mistakes if I have distractions. I hope the book is interesting, it sounds it.
ReplyDeleteYour books sounds very interesting. And your vest is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat little vest is so cute! It must feel nice to know that you used up all of your scraps in the process, too. I am going to request that book at the local library -- it sounds like something that I would enjoy reading. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful knits! I love the rustic look!
ReplyDeleteDarling little vest, and the book you are reading sounds very interesting. You always read interesting sounding books! Enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteThat vest is so cute!!! I wonder if I could size it up for my sworthy 3 year old girl hee hee. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh you are so organised! I wish I could get started on Christmas gifts, but I'm still knitting hats and winter is nearly over and done with. Your little cardigan turned out great.
ReplyDeleteThe vest turned out so sweet; vests are my favourite for little people!
ReplyDeleteI admire your ability to knit while nursing! I can only do those things one at a time. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous vest! Love the colors, I would love to make a knitted vest for my little boy, but I already have too many projects lined up for Christmas.
such a gorgeous little vest x
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