Yarn Along


This week I am reading Mennonite in a Little Black Dress.  For some reason I thought I could breeze through this book and that is not the case.  I am enjoying it overall but I am only at the beginning so maybe next week I will have more of a fixed opinion to share with you.

My knitting is the Composition Shawl which I am loving!  I really like this pattern and the yarn is Madelinetosh.......my all time FAVORITE yarn brand.  My progress is slow and steady, I am completely enjoying the slow progress.

Oh!  In case you were wondering about the beautiful patriotic bag in the photo.  That is a fantastic present that my sister made for little old me! I am so very lucky to have such a nice sister, who knits and sews!!! I only knit so I feel like I am getting the better part of the bargain in the gift receiving department. I think it is for a sock project but my shawl project fits, so let's say it is for small yarn projects-how cool is that :D

If you are interested in seeing what everyone else is reading or knitting, please check out Ginny's blog~Small Things





Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverJune 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Your sister sounds just great!
    I haven't heard of the book you are reading so you have to let me know what you think when your done. Our taste seem to be similar so I'm curious.

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  2. EmilyJune 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    What a neat bag! You have a great, talented sister :)

    Enjoy your knitting.

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  3. Gretchen RJune 15, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I've been drooling over Madelintosh yarn for over a year. I just need to bite the bullet and spend the money...I just need the "perfect" project.

    I've been eye-ing that book for awhile. I can't wait to see how you like it.

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  4. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    loving that color of yarn....
    and about to look at that pattern...I didn't yarn along this week because I have yet to start my shawl!

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  5. angJune 15, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Your sister is very sweet. Your yarn color is very pretty; it reminds me of a grape Slush Puppie. I used to love those things!

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  6. cpcableJune 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I may have to try Madelinetosh yarn. I've been resisting because of the price, but for the right project... The shawl is coming along lovely!

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  7. ErinJune 15, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Can't wait to hear your book review. I have been avoiding that book for some reason!

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  8. *kateJune 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful yarn! I'm looking forward to seeing your finished shawl and what you think of the book. :)

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  9. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Man! I wish my sisters sewed and knitted/crocheted. :-)

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  10. JacquiJune 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I would love to try MT yarn but it is soo hard to get in the Uk - even by mail. The stockists never seem to have enough in stock for a whole project. Anyway, it looks gorgeous.

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  11. embracingitallJune 15, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Love the shawl. I haven't knitted with Madelinetosh. It is really pricey here in Australia, but I could contemplate it for the right garment. Hope you get lots reading time this week. Jacinta

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  12. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I love your bag. The first thing I thought when I clicked over was: I love that bag. :)

    I've never knitted with Madelinetosh but I've heard such nice things about it. I will have to give it a try one of these days. Looking forward to reading your impressions of the book as well... xo

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  13. RosemaryJune 15, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Still loving the shawl color ... :)

    I want to learn to sew someday, although it definitely won't happen while I'm still in grad school.

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  14. Toadstool KnitteryJune 16, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Thank you for your comment on my Yarn Along! I love the colour of your shawl, can't wait to see how it will turn out =)

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