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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Yarn Along


Joining with Ginny at Small Thing's for this week's Yarn Along .

This week I decided to pick back up the Phoebe's sweater I was going to knit my Phoebe for Christmas. As November rounded the corner into December, I decided that there just wasn't enough time, and that it would be a perfect present for her birthday on March 1st. Well, when I picked it up a couple of days ago, and started knitting, I noticed that the pattern just wasn't right. After a bit of detective work, I realized I had cast on the wrong number of stitches, by a lot, completely throwing off the pattern. So, Phoebe's Phoebe's sweater has been frogged and re-started and it is looking great this time around (although I am only about 12 rows in.......). Now I just have to finish it by her birthday! I am also making myself one of these cowls. But, I am keeping that one in my bag for knitting on the go!

I finally gave Phoebe her new plain tunic and got her to pose for a few shots. The yarn is a blend of wool and silk and is super cozy. I sort of wish I had one for myself....

I'm reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.I'm about halfway through and totally captivated.


What are you reading? What are you knitting?



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  1. Kim January 7, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    I love the tunic, it is gorgeous! I kinda wish I had one too :) Sorry about the sweater, never fun to have to rip it out.

    Happy to hear you are enjoying The Goldfinch, thinking I might pick it up soon.

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  2. Melissa Marie January 7, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    I am also reading the Goldfinch! It's an incredible book I am dying to find out what happens! :)
    The tunic is so cute and I really like the color! Happy knitting!

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  3. Reinventing MotherJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Knitting is wonderful!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Love love love that tunic! :)

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  5. Luisa Holistic Massage & HealingJanuary 9, 2015 at 2:57 AM

    That tunic is so gorgeous!! It would be perfect for my little girl :)

    Lluisa xoxo

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  6. karenJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    that book is on my to read list! Bummer about the wrong cast on but I'm glad you caught it!! Here's to a reknitting of a sweater that will be done for her birthday :)

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  7. Melissa TischlerJanuary 9, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    She is so stinkin cute! And the tunic is fabulous. Can you come teach me to knit? 😉❤️

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    1. Mama Gone GreenJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:14 AM

      I would love to come and teach you how to knit. How are you!?!

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