Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Knitting





Joining in again this week with Ginny as knitting and reading are two of my favorite pastimes.  

Inspired by this talented mama, I have been working on the Boneyard shawl.  I love this simple pattern - no counting or keeping track after the first few rows.  I chose a dk weight yarn from Peace Fleece and a larger needle - size 8 - to hopefully give a soft drape to the shawl.

Also, I have started working on this very simple knit doll from the winter edition of Living Crafts for a special someone's first birthday coming up next month.  I am using some beautiful plant dyed yarn from Vermont sheep.

Looking for some good reading suggestions this week.  I have been doing lots of homeschool planning and reading some more of Wendell Berry's essays (which are great!)  - but I am ready for something new and inspiring.

Warm wishes,
Tonya

13 comments:

  1. The color of the shawl is lovely. I can't wait to see your doll. She's sure to love it!

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  2. Oooh, that's a nice shawl. I like them big and squishy. Can't wait to see your FO.

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  3. Purple is my favorite color. And if there is pattern that doesn't require counting I'm happy about it! I bet it must be so soft with the peace fleece. Happy Knitting!

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  4. oh wow. that shawl is going to be lovely! i checked out the blog you linked... it will be so nice and big and cozy.

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  5. I too am busy making homeschooling plans......it's that time of year! Love your shawl it is coming along nicely! The color is so pretty! Please share the doll when it is done....I have a 1 year old that would love one as well...

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  6. I gree, the colour of your shawl is very lovely, we are deep into school planning here too x

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  7. I like the shawl as well. I finished one book, a mystery (Mary Higgins Clark) and am now starting a parenting book. Need to do a blog post later about it. I have had a super busy few days and haven't done much crocheting. Have a good and productive day. Good luck with your homeschool planning!

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  8. Lovely knitting! My favorite book recently is a fiction young adult novel called Running Barefoot (by Amy Harmon). I really enjoyed it.

    I always enjoy seeing your projects! :)

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  9. beautiful shawl!! I have that in my favorites :)

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  10. That shawl is lovely. And great colour too.

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  11. Tonya, I'm so glad you're making this shawl- I know you'll love it!!

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  12. I can see that you will have some advice for me over here! (thanks for stopping by) What a lovely lifestyle. Wendell Barry is on my reading list, he is new to me!

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  13. Shawls and reading go together. They are the very thing for reading in bed - over the shoulders - that's all that's needed.
    I made an Aran vest with natural worsted from Lancaster, Pennsylvania sheep last year. It feels good to support our local growers in more ways than produce.
    Karen A.

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