Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Knitting and Reading

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things as it is Wednesday already.  Knitting and reading are also two of my favorite pastimes.

Mike and I are reading The Revolution by Ron Paul as we are both very interested in his ideas.
I am also reading DIY U.  This  book is about rethinking the higher education system in our country and looking at new options for young people.

On the needles are some pants for baby.  From the one of the two books I seem to be knitting lots from, Vintage Knits for Modern Babies.  The yarn is plymouth worsted weight, 25% wool, 75% acrylic that I purchased from our little local yarn shop.



And, again from the same book - I finished these little booties.  The yarn is peace fleece and the buttons are handmade of hemlock by our son, Nolan.

Looking forward to reading about what books you are enjoying (or not) and your knitting or crocheting projects.

Warm wishes, Tonya

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  1. Mama Ash GroveJune 8, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Tonya, this baby is going to be a little woolie teddy bear in all the handmade knits!
    <3

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  2. JacquiJune 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Good reading there. Ron Paul sounds like an interesting man. Loving your vintage baby knits too - not too long to go.
    x

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverJune 8, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I am very interested in the DYI U book you are reading. My Dad always said if you read the whole collection of The World Book Classics it would give you a college education, now if I only had the time!

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  4. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Love the booties and pants. Our house is past the baby stage, but I'm going to look up the Vintage Knits book because I would like to start making some items for my daughter's hope chest.

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  5. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Really cute little boots! The buttons work perfectly. The pants on the needles look wonderful. I should check out that knitting book - it sounds right up my alley!

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  6. no spring chickenJune 8, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I'm very interested in both the DIY U, and vintage knits books. Interlibrary loan? I hope!

    I tried to follow your link from Ginny's yarn along but it just linked back to Small Things. I glitched my first link today and had to create another...

    Blessings, Debbie

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  7. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    the baby pants look soooo cute:) and the booties as well:)

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  8. AngelaJune 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    That book sounds terribly interesting. Your knitting is gorgeous. I am looking forward to seeing your new baby. Those little pants are so sweet!

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  9. Mama Gone GreenJune 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    love those pants!!

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  10. KatyJune 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Knitting and reading are two of my favorite past-times, as well! :) Love the pants you are knitting!

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  11. house full of jaysJune 8, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    All of your sweet baby knits are so inspiring. This will be one cozy baby!
    Your son did a wonderful job on those buttons- they are beautiful.

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  12. mattyJune 8, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    How very pretty!

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  13. Jen @ Wife, "Mom", KnitterJune 8, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    The pants and booties are so cute!

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  14. Freedom Acres FarmJune 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I'm reading Living Off Off-Grid by Michael Bunker for the second time in a month. The first time it was a quick read so I could pass it to Hubby. He's done and now I'm going through it again MUCH slower. We're discussing tons as I go through it this time! Lovin It!

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  15. EricasueJune 8, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I love those booties! They are darling!

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  16. ValarieJune 8, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Those are such sweet little booties. How much long to go? I've not heard of either of these books but I think DIY U sounds very interesting. You know that university use to be done by tutors in this country. Thomas Jefferson was tutored for his university.

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  17. VikingMomJune 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    We have just finished the Omnivorous Dilemma and Gardening for Health and Nutrition an Introduction to the Method of Biodynamic Gardening. by John and Helen Philbrick. The Omnivorous Dilemma is not what we thought and seems more in line with what we believed.
    It's a little too warm right now in Southern California for wool so I have been knitting with cottons.

    Bless Bless
    Helen

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  18. purplepearJune 8, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I'm loving those pants and booties. I also like to knit and read,but the reading has gone by the way side due to the knitting. It's just so cold here at the moment - really great knitting weather!!

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  19. angieJune 8, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    those booties couldn't be any sweeter!

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  20. FrancescaJune 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Oh, I especially like the booties, cute buttons. Bravo, Nolan!

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  21. KnitterMamaJune 8, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Your handknits for your baby are beautiful.

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  22. mollyJune 9, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love both of your book choices. And, of course, your knitting is awesome:)

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