Yarn Along


We are going to gloss over very quickly what I am reading this week.  That's because it's the same two books as last week.  I have 20 or so pages to go on The Lace Reader which I am thoroughly enjoying.  It's a weird book but I like the way the story is written.  I just was unable to finish reading before this early a.m. post.  Bird by Bird is a book I am savoring.  I am not in any hurry to read this book fast.  I read a few pages then do some thinking.  Love the book!

Do you see that project on the left?  That is a Citron Shawl with Jojoland's Harmony.  I have had this ball of yarn for quite some time in my stash.  I have no idea why I bought cobweb lace....It must have been a momentary lapse of judgement on my part.  I adore the colorway!!  Starting the pattern was quite fiddly but now it's manageable and I'm enjoying the knit.  On size five needles.

My other project is my featherweight cardigan in silk.  Starting anything with silk yarn is crazy slippery.  However, once I had about two inches, I am not knitting in fear of losing stitches.  I wish everyone could feel this yarn, it is oh so soft!!

What are knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny

Comments

  1. TanyaMay 2, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    oh wow cobweb. I can't imagine the fiddliness! Great colours though

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  2. pinkundineMay 2, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Cobweb... Wow, that sounds fiddly :) Love the colours though. I have some silk yarn that I haven't get found the right pattern for, but it really is so amazingly soft :)

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  3. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    I think it was a momentary lapse. Wow.

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  4. AndriaMay 2, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Both of those yarns look amazing. I'm in awe of your awesomeness for knitting with such tiny yarn. Pretty though!!

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  5. Tracey ~ CloverMay 2, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Cobweb yarn? Oh my goodness Karen that looks so lovely! And your silk yarn...I am grabbing my project bag and favorite cup, put the coffee on and have the chairs ready, I am on the way! :)

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  6. JoyMay 2, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Bird by Bird was my first Anne Lamott book. I love it! The lace colorway is gorgeous! I can't wait to see that finished shawl!

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  7. *kateMay 2, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Lapse maybe but it's gorgeous! The silk looks lovely too. I agree, great colors.

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  8. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    It's gorgeous! I love the colors. I had bird by bird out from the library a few weeks ago but needed to return it before I got a chance to read it. I should put it back on hold again!

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  9. EmilyMay 2, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Definitely beautiful yarn but ohmygosh!

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  10. TannaMay 2, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I am absolutely drooling over that cobweb lace!!!!!!! Oh, my!! I can't wait to see more. And, that silk looks delicious, too! {{sigh}}

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  11. EllenMay 2, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I love that cobweb lace - you can see the table through it! Must be tough to knit with something so fine. And the silk yarn? You're brave. I've only tried something that was a silk blend - the other fibers kept it from being too slippery.

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  12. embracingitallMay 2, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    The yarns you have described sound lovely. Can't wait to see how they knit up. I could imagine the cobweb lace being tricky to get started with, without it twisting. Jacinta

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  13. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    those are two of the most decadent lushy lovely project ever!!!! How to you decide what you want running through your fingers?????

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  14. MelissaMay 2, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I have some lace yarn in my stash...I don't think it's quite cobweb, but since I don't have it in front of me, I'm not sure. I haven't done anything with it yet. I have it because it is the prettiest blue and alpaca, so it's incredibly soft. I might just have to copy you...your shawl is looking gorgeous! I'll keep watching :)

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  15. DonnaMay 2, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I love the colors of your yarn. I think I commented on it on Instagram :-)

    I have some lace weight yarn that I would like to do something with this summer. I have a hard time knitting with it because it's so thin!

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  16. Shirley-AnnMay 2, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Oh my gosh! That Citron Shawl is just beautiful! You are WAY braver than I when it comes to cobweb lace - although I can see why you couldn't resist it - the color is BEAUTIFUL!

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  17. eidolonsMay 2, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    That cobweb confection is amazing! I don't envy you the knitting of it - thin yarn gives me a headache. Literally. But it's *so* beaufitul!

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  18. fjord girlMay 2, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    They both look so wonderful- I really want to make the citron shawl too...and so pretty in the lace weight yarn Karen.

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  19. flyingjenMay 2, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I love both of those yarns. I've never knit anything in them and it looks like it would be difficult to start. But I imagine once you're going it gets easier. Can't wait to see finished projects!

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  20. Tonya GunnMay 2, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I recently pulled Bird by Bird off my shelf and look forward to reading it.

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  21. angieMay 2, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Oh that shawl is stunning! I love the colorway and it just looks so darned soft! As for silk, good for you, I have some silk I've started with 2x now and keep getting frustrated in the first couple of rows!

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  22. ShannonMay 2, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I'm a soul in search of a good read. The past few have been duds. Your knitting looks great!

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  23. HeidiMay 2, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    So pretty. I have been knitting for 10 years now and have never been able to knit with lace weight yarn, just to fiddly for me, I guess that I am too impatient. Maybe someday I will give it another go as the finished product would be lovely! Can't wait to see yours, such pretty colors :)

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  24. amanda {the habit of being}May 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    cobweb lace is something i choose not to do. i actually like my knitting to be relaxing ;-)

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  25. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Wow, that shawl! You are a very brave person, knitting cobweb lacae!

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  26. cpcableMay 2, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Cobweb lace...wow! That looks intense. If anyone can do it, it's you. :)

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  27. JenMay 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I have some cobweb I bought in a moment of weakness. I have yet to cast on with it, but I do have it assigned to a gorgeous shawl pattern. I'll get around to knitting it someday.

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  28. AngelaMay 2, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Both yarns are beautiful and both of your projects look so pretty. There is nothing better than super-soft yarn

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  29. A Faithful JourneyMay 2, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Both projects are gorgeous! Excited to see the final results!

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  30. sylviaMay 2, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    oooh, a featherweight cardigan, wow! i'm impressed, i would never have the patience for it!
    I'm on the lookout for anything bird-related as an anniversary gift for my hubby, now i have to check whether that bird by bird book has anything to do with birds or whether it's just the title...
    thanks for sharing!

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  31. Erin @ Wild WhispersMay 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I love the cobweb lace. I have some languishing in my stash that I need to do something with... maybe this pattern will be just the thing? The colors of yours are lovely!

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  32. CherylMay 2, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Some books just need to be savoured. I feel that about the book I'm reading at the moment. Stop and digest it a bit, before going onto the next part. Wow. Cobweb. That's all I'm saying!

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  33. Kim May 2, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Wow! It all looks so amazing, can't wait to see them finished.

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  34. AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Wow, that yarn is amazing! It'll make such a beautiful feathery shawl.

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  35. LydiaMay 5, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Wow! That shawl looks like gossamer. So delicate and beautiful. Bird by Bird is one of my all-time favorite writing books. I find it so inspiring.

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  36. S/V Mari Hal-O-JenMay 8, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Gorgeous shawl! Do you know when dew covers a field of spiderwebs at dawn? That is what it reminds me of. :)

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