I cast on last night for a new project! I had purchased a skein of sock weight yarn from Sweet Basil Fibre Works--many of you know her store--and I had originally planned to knit a pair of socks with it. But I just couldn't stand the idea that I'd have to swatch, so I opted for a lacy scarf instead. This "Bittersweet" colorway is just beautiful--the colors are rich and deep. And the pattern I picked out seems like it will have enough lace to challenge me, but not enough to overwhelm. It's even got beads along the edging, so I had a lot of fun knitting the first several rows last night.
I just started reading The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. And the kids and I have been reading Charlotte's Web before bed. In the last week we read Fairy Houses of the Maine Coast and a couple of Grimm's Fairy Tales. (But in all honesty, some of the tales are pretty scary and dark, which doesn't make for good right-before-bed stories.)
But we loved the Fairy Houses book and made our own this weekend. I wrote about it here.
Thanks to Ginny for hosting another Yarn Along. I really look forward to these each week. And I'd love to see what you're knitting and reading, so please leave a comment if you stop by!
really beautiful color :) I don't have the courage to start something with lace - it just looks too difficult for me..but it's lovely! can't wait to see finished project :)
ReplyDeletethat yarn is stunning! Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI love the yarn and beads too...wow! I have never heard of The Forgotten Garden and today I hear the name twice. I heard it was on the same lines as The Thirteenth Tale, which I loved!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on The Grimm's Brother's...these are stories for children? Not mine.
That lacy scarf is so pretty and the color is wonderful!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty color for that yarn! and both of those books are fabulous - enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone. Amanda, I'm wondering if I had seen you post about the book? I'm pretty sure I heard about it through the yarn along.
ReplyDeleteYour scarf is so beautiful. I have never used beads before & now I think I must. I would love to hear what you think of The Forgotten Garden as I have it on my reading list.
ReplyDeleteI think you picked the perfect pattern for the yarn! So lovely. I read the Forgotten Garden and LOVED it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lacy pattern - and of course that wool is gorgeous! I'm excited to see more of it.
ReplyDeletei hadn't noticed the beads in there until you mentioned it. I can see why you chose that pattern. it's so so so pretty!
ReplyDeletereally cool fairy house too, i must read Charlotte's Web with my little guy. he'd like that very much I think!