Yarn Along


Good morning!  This week I am still (sigh) reading the same book, These is my Words, but I am nearly finished, honestly!  So the next book I will be reading is from the library titled The Mistress of Nothing.  It is another historical fiction book and it is due on the 23rd.  I am really going to try to get this book read by the due date.  Just a little personal goal of mine.  Unfortunately it has already been renewed one time.    I am working on a cowl that is knitting up quickly. I really like the lace detail and look forward to blocking it.  Soaking and blocking is going to make the yarn bloom and the lace stand out.  

I am hoping to get a walk in tonight after dinner with my husband and of course Frodo if it is not pouring rain.  It is such a nice way to unwind. I particularly like walking down the dirt road because it is very quiet and peaceful.

If you would like to see what everyone is knitting and reading, check out Ginny's blog` Small Things.  I am sure you will like what you see.  I hope all of you have a fabulous Wednesday!

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverApril 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Oh, thanks for the book recommendation. I have not heard of The Mistress of Nothing so will check it out. Taking walks on dirt roads are the best!

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  2. JessApril 13, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    A long, quiet walk always makes my day.
    Beautiful knitting!

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  3. DeborahApril 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Found your lovely blog today and wanted to say hi! I love Frodo, so cute! check out the sidebar on my blog I have 2 little dogs like Frodo :)

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  4. DeborahApril 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Thanks for visiting :) the dog on her back is called Tash and the small one sat at the side of her is Coco.

    Bee happy x

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  5. ErinApril 13, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    The cowl looks awesome! Can't wait to see it finished.

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  6. house full of jaysApril 13, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    You are speeding along on your cowl! Looks great!
    Enjoy your walk tonight...I miss dirt roads.
    And thanks for the tip over my way!

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  7. ErinApril 13, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    The cowl is beautiful without blocking. I can'tt wait to see the lace opened fully.

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  8. KristiApril 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    what a pretty little cowl! I like how feminine it looks in natural.

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  9. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Oooo, the cowl *is* knitting up quickly! I can't wait to see it when it's finished.

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  10. JoséeApril 13, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    What a lovely cowl!

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  11. MJApril 13, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    The cowl looks so pretty so far! And I hope you able to go on your walk! Peaceful walks, with hubs, are definitely the best :).

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  12. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Your lacework is so inspiring!
    I took Mia on a nice long walk the other morning and I truly didn't think she'd make it back home! It didn't seem that hot to me but I wasn't wearing her fur coat either. So in to the groomer's she went yesterday for her summer cut, she looks like a little fox now!

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  13. SherryApril 14, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    That yarn looks so soft to have around your neck. Happy knitting!

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  14. amanda {the habit of being}April 14, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    can't wait to see the finished cowl! and really, there is nothing better than an after dinner walk with your sweetheart. we do it a few times a week and it's so relaxing and connecting.

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