Yarn Along


I finished Anne's House of Dreams which I thoroughly enjoyed.  This book flowed easily and the subplots were very interesting.  Anne loves to help people find their happiness.  There is also an event that shadows Anne's happiness.  She truly is a wonderful character who has an upbeat way of tackling the sadness of life and embracing wholeheartedly the goodness of life.  And so I begin number six in the series.

For knitting, I am on the body of the mustard seed cardigan and the body of my wren cardigan.  One is worsted weight and is going very quickly.  The other, sadly, is on size four needles and is pokey pokey slow going.  Oh well, I believe it is all my fault....right?  I know I will love both sweaters when they are complete.  I am certain that everyone should try a top down construction of a sweater-I guarantee you will convert from the sweaters that you have to sew the pieces together.

I am thoroughly loving the cold mornings!  Seems to me that fall is around the corner.  Before anyone knows, it we will be grabbing a scarf or a pair of mitts before heading out the door.....BLISS!!

Joining Ginny at Small Things

Comments

  1. pinkundineAugust 31, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I love the colours of your sweaters, both look gorgeous. I find that once I've done a sweater in pieces, I crave top down seamless. When I do a top down seamless I get frustrated that it seems to take longer (even though it doesn't really) and that it is heavier... I have to alternate so I remember why I like each one ;)

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 31, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I am drooling over your mustard seed cardigan!
    Hey, cold mornings? Send some here please :)xx

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  3. *kateAugust 31, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I am loving the cool mornings! And sadly they will be short lived because I think they turn our heat on at the beginning of October (and it stays on till May!) While I am thankful for abundant heat it really bothers me to have to keep the windows wide open all winter!
    Anyway, I think your sweaters look great. :)

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  4. embracingitallAugust 31, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I'm loving your knits. Can't wait to see them finished. The colours are lovely too. Can't go wrong with an Anne book! Jacinta

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  5. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    You have been busy! Finishing up the shawl and you're this far on those sweaters. Love both colors. Can't wait to see the finished products.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Lovely knitting!
    I just knitted a cardie where the pattern was in pieces. I had to do a lot of thinking, but I'm still glad I did it in one - I just couldn''t face all the seaming at the end!

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  7. no spring chickenAugust 31, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Your knits are flying as usual. I know you said that the wren is crawling, but the fact that both sweaters are showing such progress is impressive to me!

    My oldest daughter (still at home) started The Anne series last night!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  8. MeganAugust 31, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    yeah, that gray one looks like a lot of work, lol. beautiful though :-)

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  9. LydiaAugust 31, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Both of your sweaters are so beautiful! I absolutely love knitting from the top down; in fact the sweater I'm working on now is knit that way.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I think I need some inspiration from Anne...might have to read the series before next summer (which was my original 2012 summer reading plan). Can't wait to see those sweaters! And for the weather to be cool enough to wear them 'eh?

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  11. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Loving that mustard color. I, too, am all about the cool mornings....those sweaters will just be perfect for them!

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  12. Lori annAugust 31, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    beautiful knitting, and such lovely colors. i agree with top down, bless the person who invented that!

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  13. RosemaryAugust 31, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I am looking forward to fall too!! :)

    I just love the texture of both of those sweaters ... so delicious.

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  14. La ChiliAugust 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Your sweaters look really pretty, I love cold weather too.

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  15. cpcableAugust 31, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I am totally with you about the cool mornings. There is nothing quite like snuggling up with the baby under crisp cool sheets with the sounds of morning spilling in through the window. I'm in love with your sweaters. :)

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  16. ErinAugust 31, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    These look great! Can't wait to see them finished!

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  17. NadjaAugust 31, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Lovely yarns! I have done the Tiny Tea Leaves and considered the larger one for my oldest, but she chose a different pattern. Maybe next autumn...

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  18. KatyAugust 31, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I love that mustard seed sweater. It's so pretty and actually looks delicious. Like making me hungry delicious.

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  19. www.OhThePlacesWellRoll.comAugust 31, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    loving the yarns at the top of your blog...so fallish! i can't wait for the cooler days, not the coldest days, but the cooler ones.

    :)
    jen

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  20. amanda {the habit of being}August 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    i agree! knitting a sweater and then having to seam it up is just not fun.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    When I was pattern searching for my silk yarn I found a really cute little top down sweater that I'm really tempted by.

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  22. ElizabethAugust 31, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oh both your sweaters are just beautiful. I agree with knitting top down sweaters. It is the only way I can knit a sweater. Sewing them up scares me.

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  23. EmilyAugust 31, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Cold mornings and early evenings! I am shocked it's dark before 9pm here.

    Both cardigans are looking wonderful.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    More Anne! You guys are killing me...I have no idea where in the attic those books are. I may have to request them at the library so I can read them again right. this. minute. :)

    Love your mustard seed cardigan. I have both the tea leaves and the tiny tea leaves on my to-knit list; one of these days I hope to get around to making one of them. In the meantime I guess I will just admire the progress on yours... xo

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  25. Reginas CottageSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    hi
    i love your knitting.....
    nice blog!!!
    greetingd from germany,
    love regina

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Both sweaters are coming along, though. That's always a good thing.

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  27. house full of jaysSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love that tea leaves! So many inspiring projects!

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  28. LisaSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    44 degrees here this a.m. -- cool is the word. Funny to see my children bundling up as they head out to feed the animals. What wonderful colors you're working with! Progress is progress no matter how slow it goes. :) Blessings, ~Lisa

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