Yarn Along



Good morning to you!  I am still so happy to be back home that I am giddy.  I love any vacation but I secretly count down the days when I will be back home.  I am a homebody through and through.  I think I get it from my dad since he does not travel anywhere.

This week I have finished the composition shawl while at the beach.  I just unpinned it this morning, so I do not have pictures of it on Ravelry yet.  I am also working on the buttercup yellow scarf, it is mindless and super easy which is perfect for people that are half paying attention ;)

For reading I am still on Dirty Life.  I am almost done with it.  It is a pretty good memoir of a farmer's life. I enjoy her fresh honesty and hard work.  I am definitely going to shop at the farmer's market more often this summer because of this book.  We already started a little vegetable garden as well.  As I mentioned before, I do not think I could do any livestock.....that is too intense for me!

I am joining Ginny at Small Things, please visit and see what everyone else is knitting and reading!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Oh, look at that shawl - it is beautiful! I will have to pop over on Ravelry later to see if you've posted any pictures... :) xo

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverJune 29, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Everything you knit is so beautiful! I love the patterns you use and the word 'delicate' always comes to mind. Lovely!
    I started The Dirty Life and so far I'm enjoying it. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

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  3. EmilyJune 29, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Congrats on finishing the shawl. It looks wonderful!

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  4. cpcableJune 29, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    The shawl is just beautiful, plain and simple. The color was a perfect choice, so rich.

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  5. LydiaJune 29, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Wow! Your shawl is exquisite and the perfect color.

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  6. ErinJune 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful knits- I *love* the color of your shawl and can't wait to see it in its full glory.

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  7. no spring chickenJune 29, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Congratulations! The shawl is gorgeous.
    Quark huh? I kinda like it...

    QUARK, Debbie

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  8. house full of jaysJune 29, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Oh, I love your shawl!! I'm with Tracey - you knit so many beautifully things!

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  9. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    That shawl is gorgeous.

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  10. *kateJune 29, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    The shawl is gorgeous! And I know what you mean about vacation - it's always good to be back home.

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  11. angJune 29, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Again, your knitting is so light and delicate-just beautiful. I love the colors you use too! You are going to be sportin'!
    xo, Angela (Peach Coglo)

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  12. ErinJune 29, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    It looks great! I can't wait to see it all open or actually worn!

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  13. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Your shawl is the perfect combination of pattern and yarn, color and texture - so beautiful!

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  14. RosemaryJune 30, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Beautiful! :)

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  15. Snohomish ShepherdessJune 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    You're shawl is lovely! Thanks for the good read lead. I'll look for 'Dirty Life' at our library next trip.

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  16. LisaJune 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I am a homebody too but we are off to the Jersey shore ourselves this weekend!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    That shawl is absolutely beautiful!

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