Joining Ginny again today for the Yarn Along...
After nearly eight years of knitting, I have finally resolved to knit something for myself. And a sweater, no less.
This sweater. The weather in these parts definitely calls for a sweater, and not of the zip-up, sweat-shirty sort. I have a few of those; I wear them all too often. So with
this in mind, I am going to be taking care of Mama by keeping her warm and stylish at the same time (err--hopefully, my gauge is looking off right now).
I am still creeping through
Winter World, although my slow pace does not at all reflect my enjoyment of the reading. How wonderful it is to discover the winter lives of the animals that he writes of. Caterpillars survive Maine winters on tree branches? There are varying degrees of hibernation that animals drift in and out of? It is a somewhat humbling, completely fascinating read.
16 comments:
I love, love, love that blue yarn. Can't wait to see how your sweater turns out. Glad it's for you. :)
My first ever sweater for me keeps calling my name! The pattern you chose looks impressive!
I like the asymmetrical neckline! It is going to be gorgeous in that yarn.
What a beautiful sweater and the yarn you chose is stunning. I can't wait to see how it turns out. And good for you to finally knit something for yourself.
The book sounds interesting.
I can't see a picture of the sweater you are making, but I am sure it is beautiful! Glad you are taking care of you : ) I wish I could say I have been getting stuff done over these Winter days, but every silent moment I get I have to sleep to recover from this illness.
Oh yay! I am so glad you are working on something special for yourself. That pattern is so great!
Hey, thanks for your comment. Just wanted to say we are HUGE Thornton Burgess fans. Great book choice! Very nice to see your beautiful blog.
Love that sweater! A friend has convinced me to join her in a knit along making a very large shawl... for myself. I really don't remember the last thing I made myself.
Oooh, I LOVE that sweater. And the yarn too. Yumm!
Yummy yarn! Thanks for the link for the "taking care of mama Monday" I hope to join in next week.
That blue is so beautiful!!
Love the blue yarn you are knitting with and the sweater is gorgeous! I love all of those buttons and the high collar like that. So pretty and what a wonderful project for youself :) Happy knitting!
I love that pattern and your beautiful blue yarn!
That pattern is gorgeous! I haven't seen that before. It's going to look just lovely in that blue yarn.
i LOVE the bob, it's going to be so pretty!! And Thorton Burgess, he's our fave, my Seamus is reading Prickly Porky right now :) Love that yarn color btw, so beautiful!
Gosh that yarn is beautiful...perfect with a pair of jeans. Can't wait to see the sweater. What a perfect way to take care of you. Great idea!
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