Yarn Along


I have made very little progress on my barnacle sweater, I think it's because I am on size four needles.  I love every single stitch so the progress can take as long as it wants.  I love this yarn!  It is Quince and Co's Tern.  The twist is just perfect and the silk content makes it feel oh so soft!!  I finished all of the stocking ornaments last weekend and posted about it here.

I am on the very last pages of The Tiger's Wife and I do like the book.  I really like how there is a mystical quality about the story line and how neighbor's gossip and stories grow.  I don't really know if there is magic or not but I am fine with that.  It's like reading about Snow White or Cinderella.  You just accept the premise and keep on reading.  Her writing style is lovely.

As you can see in the above photo, I am going to read A Christmas Carol again during the holiday season.  Once a year I like to travel with Scrooge and see his transformation from being an idiot to a caring individual of mankind.  Equally important I thought I would include a photo of the most important food group-candy!!

What are you knitting and reading?

Joining Ginny

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 21, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    You and my husband would get along so well Karen, he loves his candy too. ;)
    I love Tern yarn and really want to order more for a new sweater [this time for me], maybe as a gift to myself? Hmmm, I like that idea.
    Have a beautiful day tomorrow with your husband and children.

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  2. come on in xNovember 21, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    I've never read the christmas carol but I have it here somewhere, do you think its suitable as a read aloud to my 7 yr old?

    The sweater you are knitting is in one of my very favourite colours and the yarn sounds lovely, can't wait to see how it turns out.

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    1. karenNovember 21, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      Besides the talk and presence of ghosts, I think it's a great book for children.

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  3. little macaroon.November 21, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    That yarn just looks edible. Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow :-)

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  4. AndriaNovember 21, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Hmmmmm, candy. My favorite food group. That yarn you are using looks lovely!

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  5. HannahNovember 21, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Haha - most important food group, that made me chuckle!
    I don't think I've ever read A Christmas Carol all the way through.
    Your yarn looks gorgeous!

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  6. millefeuillesNovember 21, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Quince & Co. is one of my favourites although Madeinetosh is still my very favourite of all not just for its appearance and texture but for its durability too.

    I love The Christmas Carol and have an illustrated version to share with the children.

    I am also shyly letting you know that I am gifting a magical, wintery novel on my blog this week - The Snow Child. I know how much you enjoy a good book so I thought about you.

    Stephanie

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  7. Kathleen Shaw November 21, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    What a lovely colored yarn! I can't think of anything better than candy, knitting, and books!

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  8. stephNovember 21, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I do love a good gray!!! Lovely yarn----it's going to be awesome, Karen!!!

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  9. willfulminaNovember 21, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I've got to read The Tiger's Wife. You made it sound so interesting.

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  10. flyingjenNovember 21, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I just put the Tiger's Wife on my to read list.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I love that book. I should read it around the holidays too. I'm on size 2 knitting needles so I share your little progress!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I love A Christmas Carol! We listened to it last year on Librivox. I was thinking about doing it again this year. I just popped over to Amazon to see The Tiger's Wife but it got such low ratings. I may try and check it out at the library, as you made me want to read it!

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  13. DonnaNovember 21, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I love a project that you love so much you are happy it takes a while to complete! Have a great Thanksgiving!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    My favorite crafting/literary podcast, Craftlit, did A Christmas Carol one year. I'm thinkning of listening to it when it gets closer to Christmas.

    Oh, man! That candy would not last too long with me in this household!

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  15. momto5November 21, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    you know, i have never read a christmas carol. maybe i should do it this year. (after the zombie book of course. lol)
    i also love yarn with silk in it, so wonderful to work with.

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  16. EileenNovember 21, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Your sweater is lovely. I love to knit and care less how long it takes if the yarn is to die for and Quince does meet that bill. I too have never read a Christmas Carol, should remedy that.

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  17. AnkeNovember 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I was on Quince's website yesterday and almost ordered the same yarn. Reigned myself in at the last minute and decided to wait until after the holidays...

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  18. RosemaryNovember 21, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Quince and Co's Tern is on my fiber wishlist! :)

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  19. MelissaNovember 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    The Christmas Carol is a classic for a reason...great story. I've never used Tern, but it is on my wish list. Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  20. sylviaNovember 21, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    hmmm... love the candy :)) funny i started my post too by writing that i made little progress ;) have a lovely day!

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  21. UnknownNovember 21, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    mmmm candy, my favourite! Your knit looks lovely,and that yarn sounds divine!

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  22. Kim November 21, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I really love the colour of that yarn, beautiful. As a nutritionist,I have to say candy doesn't cut it as a food group...just sayin :)

    Wishing you a lovely Thanksgiving.

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  23. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    The coloring that yarn is so rich. The smallest needle size I've used is a 7. I was thinking of buying a pairing 5's....but there are these big bamboo 19's calling to me. Have a great Thanksgiving!

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  24. Lori annNovember 21, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    ooh your sweater is going to be so amazing, lovely yarn and color. i've never read christmas carol either, i know you do everyyear, (i think thats awesome) so i will give it a try! a new tradition for me. have a wonderful day tommorrow karen!

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  25. AnonymousNovember 22, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I've seen it as a play, but never read the book - I think it's such a lovely tradition you have there!

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  26. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I had to laugh about Scrooge since yesterday my kiddos and I watched Barbie's version of Scrooge. Definitely different.

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