Mama Gone Green is a blog dedicated to raising happy children and reducing our impact on the Earth. My name is Taryn and I am the mother of 2 young kids and an environmental studies instructor at a community college in Portland, Oregon. Please join me as I journey through life as a mama, teacher, knitter, photographer, gardener, and environmentalist!

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Yarn Along


Happily joining with Ginny of Small Things for this week's yarn along.

Want to know what I have been knitting lately? A few things for me! That's right. Me. After all of the holiday gift making, I decided it was time to be selfish....hehe. I am working on a sockhead hat, using up some yarn from my stash (thanks to Karen over at Pumpkin Sunrise for the inspiration!).  I am also making myself one of these. Who can't use another cowl?

Reading, well, I can never read just one book at once. I have just started Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach (on recmmendation from a student of mine) and The Future by Al Gore. I am only a few pages into each, so I can't give you any insights quite yet.

It does feel good to be getting back into a routine post-holidays, and it definitely feels good to be joining in with a yarn along. Hope you are all staying warm!!

What are you reading? What are you knitting?

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  1. DonnaJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    I think post holiday knitting is usually selfish. At least it is for me these days! Enjoy your projects.

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  2. Rachel @ The Philosophers WifeJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Selfish knitting/crocheting is good for the soul every so often. ;-) I love that cowl, I am adding it to my favorites in Ravelry.

    I too am rather happy to be getting back into a routine. The holidays were lovely, but crazy. :-)

    I am a new follower via GFC!

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  3. EMMAJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    That's the first time I've seen a sockhead hat - looks fun, love the shade you are using.
    I never read one book at once either!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Selfish knitting for the win!

    I've knit two of the Northern Loops as gifts. It's such a great cowl pattern and works up really quick.

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  5. Jessica SnellJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    I've often thought the sockhead hat looked fun - I hope you enjoy your seflish knitting! :)

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  6. Kim January 8, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    I am knitting for me too right now, love it! Can't wait to see your finished projects.

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  7. karenJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    Hey, your blog looks different! Love the sock head hat but you know that. Have fun knitting for a great person ;)

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  8. CathieJJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    I love the cowl you are making. It seems we never make for ourselves. I'm trying to finish a sweater for me before I start anything new.

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  9. sustainablemumJanuary 9, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    I am knitting for myself at the moment too!

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