Yarn Along


I just bought these two books yesterday and can't wait to start them!  The Help has been on my list to read since it came out last year.  I have been waiting patiently for it to come out in paperback.  I think I read that there will be a movie sometime soon.  The Dirty Life is another book that I have seen on this yarn along that has been on my list.  How exciting to find it displayed at Barnes and Noble!  

On the knitting front, I am working on my sleeves for this cardigan, and I am working on this shawl.  I haven't made much progress on either.  I think I will blame it on my daughter who moved back home last week from university.  We have been taking walks and shopping and just plain talking.  My knitting sits beside me somewhat neglected. I am okay with that, before long August will be here and we will be driving two kids to their universities.  Such exciting times for them and for us!

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Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverMay 11, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I had to laugh when I saw the books on your post? Care to guess what I just down loaded to my Kindle? Yes, both The Help and The Dirty Life. I do wish we lived closer since I think we would have a lot of fun together. Have a wonderful day.

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  2. Mary GMay 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I love the cardigan ... the wool is a gorgeous color! Enjoy the reading ...

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  3. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Lovely wool! I haven't read The Help yet - actually managed to borrow it and not get a chance to read it before the due date came :( Hope you enjoy it!

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  4. RosemaryMay 11, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Let me know how you like The Help ... it's not on my to-read list (yet) but I've heard of it and am interested in knowing how it is!

    Maybe if I can knit this stole really fast I'll be able to cast on my Swallowtail before you cast yours off. :)

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  5. no spring chickenMay 11, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Oh those university daughters! I wish she would quit distracting you so I could see the finished product. Sheesh!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  6. house full of jaysMay 11, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Wow, despite your lovely distractions I think you've made quick work of your cardigan! It looks great!

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  7. LisaMay 11, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Oooh, The Help has also been on my list of things to read, one day, when I'm done with grad school, I will hopefully start reading for fun again!

    The shawl is beautiful, love, love, love the yarn!

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  8. CharityMay 11, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I loved both of those books! Your knitting is looking lovely, gorgeous lace stitches. :)

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  9. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    The Help is a book I keep hearing about and think I must be interested in.

    Good luck with both patterns. They look great so far!

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  10. MegMay 11, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I love the color of that cardigan. Looks like it's going to beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    The color of that cardigan is amazing. I'm always looking for red that is not too fire engine, not too magenta, not too orange...that perfect, illusive carnation red that you have here! Adding the sweater and yarn to my ravelry queue poste haste...

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  12. embracingitallMay 11, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love the colour of your yarn. Looks like it is going to be a lovely cardigan when finished. I have read the book, The Help and liked it. Jacinta

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  13. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I read and loved The Help; I can totally see it as a movie! Enjoy your reading and knitting!

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  14. KnitterMamaMay 11, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I am on the waiting list at the library for The Dirty Life--really looking forward to reading that one--and I have heard great things about The Help

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  15. Marilyn in NMMay 12, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I'm still lovin' your cardigan! I loved reading "The Dirty Life". I also was wondering about The Help. I started a new job for a book distributor so I merchandise these books every week so I get to see the new best sellers as they come in. Now my list is way too long...lol. Glad my daughter is a librarian and can pick them up at the library for me.

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  16. ErinMay 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I really love the color of your cardigan. As someone else said- it's the perfect shade of red!

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  17. Pumpkin Pie BabyMay 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I was reading through several of your posts and you've had a lot going on! You must be so proud that your daughter graduated. Your sweater and shawl are both looking great and I hope you enjoy The Help. I read it a few months ago and I couldn't put it down. Oh, and I hope your new coffee maker arrives soon. I'd be in trouble without coffee.

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