Yarn Along


I have to be completely honest, my knitting has been quite minimal since Saturday due to overdosing on knitting projects.  The good news is that because I have been barely knitting my forearms are almost as good as new!  I have my barnacle sweater on the needles, working on the body.  I savor every single stitch.  The yarn is Quince and Co. Tern and the pattern is here.

The socks are for my daughter for Christmas IF I finish them. She bought the yarn years ago with the hopes of knitting a stripy scarf.  So it sat in my stash and I saw a pair of socks instead.  If you knew her you would say "that is her colorway"!  I am not that fond of the colorway.

I continue to read A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.  I've read it before and it's a good book to read during the holiday season.  The book in the photo Life is a Verb by Patti Digh was a gift from my sister.  She saw me flipping through it during our shopping expeditions.  Sneaky sneaky little elf.  I've been reading a bit here and there, I love how there are many journal prompts and great reflections.

Oh and a new pattern is available for free here or in Ravelry..

What are you reading and knitting?

Joining Ginny

Comments

  1. EileenDecember 12, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Glad your arms are feeling better. The socks look great and I'm sure will be finished at just the right time ! Great sweater pattern, I really like Quince and Co., their yarns and patterns are yummy eye candy to me.

    Take care

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverDecember 12, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I have wanted to read Life is a Verb for ages, and am so glad to hear it's a 'good one'. You have a great sister!
    I really do like your daughter's colorway, I like all colors, much to my daughter's horror when I wear some together! ;)

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  3. Debbie JonesDecember 12, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I am trying to make my husband a simple hat with my new knitting loom. I am running into a learning curve but with persevere! The book looks like a good one I would like. Glad your arms are feeling better. Do take care!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I'm so glad your knitting injury is healing itself! I love that colorway for the socks - so bright & cheerful… and of course that Quince & Co. is phenomenal…
    That book sounds amazing! I may have to add it to my wish list. You always have the best suggestions! xo

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  5. HannahDecember 12, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Ooh, I can almost reach out and touch that barnacle sweater and I can tell it feels good!!

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  6. stephDecember 12, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Life is a Verb.....interesting. It's now queued! Love the socks---and Rachel will love them whenever they get done!!! Hope the arm continues to improve.....safe travels today!

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  7. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Ohh I like the colorway! I usually wear subdued colors. Then I began knitting socks & fell in love with all the bright sock yarn! So for socks I go all out. Sweaters & shirts still not so much!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Glad your knitting injuries are starting the heal. I hate when that happens.

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  9. JoyDecember 12, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I really enjoyed Life Is A Verb as well. I think the stripey yarn is perfect for socks. Good luck getting them finished. I'm glad your arms are doing better!

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  10. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I think I'm going to have to read that book!

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  11. MelissaDecember 12, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    I'm so glad you are feeling better. Did you want to knit more because you weren't letting yourself? That's how I was...silly, really. I am impatiently waiting for you to finish that sweater....it's so pretty and I want your take on it before I invest. The socks are fab!!

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  12. flyingjenDecember 12, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Good to know a few days of rest helped your arms. I like the colorway your daughter chose, but I'm not really seeing it as a scarf either.

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  13. momto5December 12, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    ooooh. that book sounds good. hmmm, going to have to stick that on my list. and i lve that sock colorway, lol, i think people would say that about me as well.

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  14. JacquiDecember 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Glad your arms are better - they certainly do a power of knitting! Interesting looking book which I need to investigate xx

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  15. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    So glad you are on the mend. After a flurry of crocheting snowflakes, my forearm started to hurt. I decided to also take a bit of a break. The colorway for the socks is fun - a bit clownfish-esque. I heard Patti speak at our local bookstore last year. She is quite inspirational.

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  16. ~koDecember 12, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Glad you are taking it easy! My boys would love that colorful yarn!

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  17. NatalieDecember 12, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I love the stripey socks. I hope you get them done in time - they are just so fun.

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  18. DarcelDecember 12, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Glad your arm is feeling better. A couple weeks ago I stopped knitting for a few days because my wrists were hurting. Love the stockings and the socks...you use such tiny needles! I prefer the bigger ones :)

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  19. Mama Gone GreenDecember 12, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I love the stripes in your socks!! Great colors.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    the stripes in the sock almost match the stripes on the top of the book cover! serendipity strikes again :)

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  21. Crunchy MommaDecember 12, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    yikes!! I didn't know you could get a knitting injury?? Glad that you are on the mend! Tricia @ crunchycatholicmomma.blogspot

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  22. MackenzieDecember 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    My arms are so tired right now too! I'm looking forward to finishing up my Christmas knitting and taking a (little) break. The stripey socks are fun, but I know what you mean about being perfect for someone else! My daughter has lovely taste (at six), but we definitely lean towards different colors...it's been a good exercise in broadening my horizons! ;)

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  23. bookworm-MaryDecember 12, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Glad you are feeling more able to knit! Those socks are looking lovely, and I bet it feels nice to nearly have that skein of "not your colors" out of the stash :)

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  24. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Life is a Verb looks AMAZING! Right up my alley. I love how your daughter's socks nearly match the top of the book - made me smile. :)

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  25. Debie GraceDecember 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Though I haven't tried knitting, I enjoy seeing your knitting projects in this blog. And... that book seems interesting to me. :)

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  26. AnkeDecember 12, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I'm glad your knitting injury is healing and you're able to work on those beautiful socks and sweater. I think the colors of the socks are great!

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  27. tessDecember 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    So glad you are feeling back to normal! And that Life as a Verb book looks really neat - I'll have to see if I can find a copy to flip through. :)

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  28. Erin @ Wild WhispersDecember 12, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    What fun socks! And Life is a Verb!? I have to find that book!

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  29. Kim December 12, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    I love the sock yarn, fun colour! Glad to hear your forearms are feeling better.

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  30. MisteaDecember 13, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Those colours are perfect for socks.
    Glad your arms are ready for some more stitches.
    Enjoy the reading.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 13, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I'm so glad your arms are feeling better! Sounds like a good book - I love some good reflections.

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  32. AnonymousDecember 13, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    That book must go on my list! I love the socks, I just completed one! Now to knit the other one.

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  33. becoming claudineDecember 17, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    What colorful knitting! And I LOVE that book....so much goodness to read, ponder, and live!

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