Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Yarn along...

So I decided to join the yarn along since my sister is MIA
...In Ginny's words
~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? ~


We are reading Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder for school.  I think it will take us a few weeks to get through, but W. loves how different "real" school is vs. "long time ago" school vs. "our school."
I am reading Growing 101 Herbs That Heal by Tammi Hartung.
I'm thinking about growing some herbal tea and making some lotions for my childrens' very dry skin.
I am knitting MY SOCK!
I was at the pool last weekend for W.'s swim school knitting.  An older lady started asking me about it and told me that I look like an old pro...yikes!




Soulemama had a giveaway a few weeks ago...and guess who won...again!
When it comes to her giveaways, I win the ones I want the most...art supplies and now beautiful yarn.  
It truly lives up to its name.
"Squishy"
The color was inspired by the movie Titanic.
I tried to get the beautiful subtle hues in it.
It is so nice.
I am planing on making a pair of socks for each of the kiddos out of it.
It is from Katie's etsy shop
If you buy from Katie, put Citysister in the notes to seller 
PLEASE!
I want to be able to get more from Katie's beautiful shop!
And it is also grand to be able to help a "momtrepreneur."


And just one more shot of my sock...question for you knitters...
I always knit everything inside out...
what can I do?

8 comments:

  1. Ok so what is your secret to winning her giveaways? Please do tell :)...

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  2. My secret....really want to win. Think about how wonderful it would be...works like a charm!

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  3. Lucky girl! I never win. Gorgeous yarn too...

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  4. Farmer Boy is one of the favorites in this house. The yarn won does look nice. I would love to order some so I will put your name in ok?
    Warmly,
    Tracey

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  5. Tracey- that would be superb! I love anything by good ole Laura...she is so vivid and the vocabulary is so rich!

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  6. Your knitting looks fantastic. Maybe one day I'll be able to knit and read at the same time... I'm still trying to battle through crochet. It's a fun learning curve though.

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  7. I wish I could do both at the same time! I usually read at night before going to bed, and will knit when I have a spare moment. I have never crocheted, but a friend of mine's mom does all the time...to the weekly blanket level.

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  8. Laura Ingalls Wilder.... City Sister is so right. I read the one about the long cold winter as a girl in summer. I was freezing! I did wonder for years about when the little sister runs races with herself in the kitchen. Now I know little kids do that for real. And my, that wool really does look nice.

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Thanks for visiting with us girls...put your feet up and stay for a while.