Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Yarn Along and A Lucky Winner (That's ME!)

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things for this week's yarn along. I managed to finish up Phoebe's tea top this week. I used this pattern, but I knitted it in the round instead of flat and I added buttonholes and buttons instead of the ties. I like how it came out, especially with the buttons I found in my stash! My Emma Star hat also finished blocking. I like how it turned out, however, I sort of feel that it's not quite "me", which I had actually anticipated happening while I was knitting it. I have forced myself to wear it a couple of times, and I think it is starting to grow on me. This week, I got to cast on 2 new projects, for the first time in quite a while. Ahhh, the fun of casting on. I started this sweater for Phoebe in a beautiful coral color Malabrigo yarn. I also casted-on a surprise knit in my sparkly grey yarn that I got from the Yarn Crawl a couple of weeks ago. I think it may end up being a gift for someone, so I am going to keep that one a secret, at least for now.
I am still reading Eaarth by Bill McKibben, and am actually close to done. It is powerful (and incredibly scary) and I have decided to have my class read it next term. A review to come soon. I am also reading Morality for Beautiful Girls, the 3rd in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. With all of the doomsday reading in Eaarth, I needed something a bit more lighthearted.
In other exciting news, our very own Ginny over at Small Things hosted a giveaway for 8 patterns from Mamma 4 Earth (aka Linda) who blogs at Natural Suburbia. I have been a follower of her blog for awhile, as well as a fan of her patterns! (If you remember the aardvark I knit Phoebe a few weeks ago.. well that was a Mamma 4 Earth pattern-- so cute! And the pattern was very easy to follow, always a plus). Anyways, the winner was ME and I spent quite some time mulling over her pattern selection yesterday in order to decide which 8 to choose. It was hard because they are all so fantastic! Thanks to both Linda and Ginny for this great giveaway! I think I will have my hands full with some stuffies to knit!!
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11 comments:

  1. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 21, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I think your hat is totally You and looks great!
    Congratulations on your win. Linda as some amazing patterns so I know you had fun looking through them.
    Have a lovely yarn along day!

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  2. MeganMarch 21, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    oh gosh. Eaarth is on my to read list but I'm not sure I'm in the mood for so much doomsday stuff. We'll see....can't believe you won!

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  3. Jessica SnellMarch 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Oh, the top of your hat is so pretty!

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  4. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Your Emma Star hat is really beautiful.

    x

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  5. EMMAMarch 21, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    tea-top and hat both fantastic! Congratulations on winning the give away.

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  6. karenMarch 21, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Love the vest and the color of the buttons just makes it pop! Your hat is adorable :)

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  7. house full of jaysMarch 21, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Phoebe looks so cute (and grownup!!) in her tea top! And your hat is so pretty. :) I also love the Small Things sweater. Can't wait to see yours!
    Lucky you on the win! Linda does have such adorable patterns. Have fun with them. :)

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  8. Kim March 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Oh my, the tea top is so cute and looks lovely on Phoebe. And your hat is beautiful, love it!!

    Congrats on the win, lucky you :)

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  9. KatieMarch 21, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I love that top! You are right - the buttons really do push it to over the top cute.

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  10. HeidiMarch 21, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    They both look great! Phoebe does look really grown up in that picture, i love the color of her top too :)

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  11. angMarch 22, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Congrats! It's such fun to win a gorgeous pattern. Your knits are gorgeous! The color of the tea top is so cheerful and springy!
    xo,
    Ang (peach coglo)

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