Yarn Along



This week for the yarn along I think I am doing the same knitting and reading as last week.  For knitting I have finished one leg warmer and am on the second one.  My goal is to have it finished before the kids are home for Thanksgiving....the race is on!  The pattern is quite easy once you decide which needles to use.  My husband's sweater is chugging along.  I can honestly say I have barely worked two or three rows because of the leg warmers.  I am hoping that seeing it in the photo will spur me to pick it up.  I am two-three inches into the body.  The purple cowl is a knit for me that I started a week or two ago.  Just something quick and easy.  Again, I have been mainly focusing my knitting efforts on the leg warmers.

I continue to read The Physick book of Deliverance Dane.  Which is a very compelling read!  I have been drawn into the mystery and I love how I am getting a history lesson into the Salem witch trials.  The book has been flowing along for me and I do love when an author switches from different years while telling the story.  Give it a try!

Joining Ginny at Small Things.

Just a note to thank all of my fellow bloggers and sometimes worriers for the kind comments yesterday.  I am very happy and worry free at the moment.  Which is just the way it should be :)  I also have many ideas for future shawls, stay tuned!

Comments

  1. embracingitallNovember 16, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    I love your yarn along photo for this week. You have me intrigued with the book you are reading. I might have to look it up. Jacinta x

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  2. GreerNovember 16, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Legwarmers, a great mystery and happiness. What more could one ask for?

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  3. little macaroon.November 16, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Wonderfully productive-looking photo! I enjoyed scanning through some of the knitting suggestions from your readers on yesterday's post (though, if Lori Ann is here, what's whipoorwill? I looked up on Rav to no avail, which of course only makes me more curious!)

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  4. JoyNovember 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love the richness of the green yarn. Much creativity at your place! :)

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  5. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    karen, you know i am in awe at all your lovely knitting. i am ordering your book recommendation today! i love reading about the salem witch trails [i hope that doesn't make me sound morbid]!xx

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  6. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Sounds like a great read! I'm going to try to find it at the library. Your knitting is coming along nicely. I love the cowl pattern and can't wait to see yours when it's done.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    The race is certainly on but I'm sure you'll succeed in your goal - the color is very appropriate for your Thanksgiving deadline: reminds me of pumpkins.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I love the way the colors in the book cover just blend in with the knitting this week! (You planned it that way, of course!!!) It looks so autumn-y; all you need is a nice cup of hot chocolate and a fire!

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  9. *kateNovember 16, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    You have so many pretty projects going! I seem to get so distracted when I have more than one going and then end up getting nothing done :-/ Can't wait to see your shawl ideas :)

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  10. LydiaNovember 16, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Love the legwarmers! I can't wait to see the finished object. So glad you're feeling worry-free. All that knitting must be working.

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  11. BecksNovember 16, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love all the projects on the go. Isn't it great to be able to just pick up whichever you feel like and chug onwards?

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  12. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I think I may give that book a try.

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  13. (lia)November 16, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Great picture! The colors are so fall!

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  14. ErinNovember 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    The knits are wonderful! Glad you are enjoying the book.

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  15. EmilyNovember 16, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    A handful of wonderful projects!

    I just reserved a copy of that book at the library. :)

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  16. nunuNovember 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    hmmmm.... well it sounds like i must bookmark this one too because i loved the other kate morton book too - and i too like the jumping around of different time frames. i never knew it but i also dig a good mystery! thanks for the suggestion.

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  17. house full of jaysNovember 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Oh, that purl ridge scarf is calling to me...must. finish. UFOs.

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  18. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Such pretty yarn. I feel like a lot of my knitting is in the black hole stage right now. Also I am spending too much time on "research"

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  19. One Acre FolliesNovember 16, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Lovely picture and the book sounds very interesting. My oldest daughter just finished The Witch of Blackbird Pond so we've been talking about that a bit.

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  20. Lori annNovember 16, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    your knitting all looks so pretty karen, i am sure you'll get those leg warmers done on time, if not before! the book sounds good too, but i can't keep up with the reading, maybe when i can retire!

    i'll let little macaroon know but here's the link to the shawl i was talking about, i probably spelled the name wrong. yes, that would be me. :)

    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whippoorwill

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  21. Laura EmilyNovember 16, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Ooh! I LOVE that purple. Perfect.
    sounds like a great read. Ganna have to check it out myself!

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  22. WendyNovember 17, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Lovely autumn colors in all of your projects!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    That book sounds interesting -- I'll have to check it out.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Karen, your photography (and your yarn projects too) are so beautiful. I just found your space here today and glad I did!

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  25. MJNovember 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    My knitting slowed this week when the temps hit the 80's again!! I wish I could be less influenced by the weather. I want to wear leg warmers and cowls and fingerless mitts!! I guess my time will come, sooner than I think :).
    Have you read the books Shadow of the Wind and The Historian? I think you would like them knowing you like the Physick book :).
    xo

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  26. amanda {the habit of being}November 17, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    i feel you...i'm still chugging along on christmas knits too. trying to keep focused so i can get them finished!

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  27. angNovember 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Yay, legwarmers! I am sure they will be great. You are so fast.

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