Wednesday, April 25, 2012

YARN ALONG







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? Joining with Ginny for this week's Yarn Along.

Most of my knitting this week
as been knitting Love Pockets,
although I did manage to do a
few rows on my cardi. Since I
am adding eight new stitches
every other row it is now taking
me a little longer to work my way
across.
Not long ago I saw some great
looking cotton baskets...and then
I saw the price...ouch! So, I decided
to do what I always do and make
my own. I found some cotton
clothes line at the hardware store
and I already own some large
knitting needles, now I need a
pattern. I hope to have time
this weekend to search one out
unless someone knows of a good
one they would like to share?
I am still reading Edgar Allan Poe
and am looking forward
to Raven opening on Friday.
I am so excited to seeing
what everyone has been up to
this week. Have a wonderful
Yarn Along Day!
xx
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  1. HeatherApril 25, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    I love the idea of knitting a basket! If you find a pattern, I hope you share! This sounds like something I need to do :-)

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  2. little macaroon.April 25, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    What a great idea! Those baskets will look awesome (but I hope you don't get sore hands). I'm pretty sure my mum has needles about that size that my brother uses instead of drumsticks... perhaps I need to "borrow" them from him!

    I look forward to seeing your baskets in the coming weeks.

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  3. karenApril 25, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    I am so admiring your sweater :) The basket idea is brilliant! I hope you have fun tumbling down the rabbit hole of ravelry....

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  4. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Darn! I had hoped you found a pattern. I saw those same baskets a bot ago and loved them until I saw the price. Clothesline is brilliant, I tell you. EAP interests me a lot. I read a fictional piece about his wife last year which opened up my yearning for more information. Quite a often misunderstood character.

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  5. embracingitallApril 25, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I can almost smell those roses! They are beautiful. I love the idea of your knitted baskets. I'm sure I have seen a pattern for them at some stage, but can't recall where. I'm sure ravelry would have a pattern or two. Happy searching! Jacinta

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  6. GailApril 25, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Tracey, it's such a treat for my eyes to open up your blog and see your gorgeous photos every day! Your sweater is coming along so nicely - I'm really in love with that color.

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  7. Magnolia VerandahApril 25, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful photos - and good ideas.

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  8. stephApril 25, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Oh, those roses!!! Tracey, your world is so beautiful!!! I adore the clotheline basket idea....pute genius. Can't wait to see it. Lori's pockets are everyone on yarnalong!! So fun. I sent some last week, too. She should be in great shape for her trip!!!

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  9. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    The roses are gorgeous!!!! The knitted basket idea is great. I'm sorry I don't know of a pattern. Have fun at Ravelry though!! :-)

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  10. eidolonsApril 25, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    You are brilliant! I usually crochet baskets using cotton held double to try and make them sturdy. But clothesline is a great idea! One that I am totally borrowing in the future. (:

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  11. Leanne CoppolaApril 25, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    What a great idea to use the clothesline! Can't wait to see how this comes out.

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  12. LindaApril 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I love the look of the cotton baskets, I did a quick search on Ravelry and found this pattern, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soft-baskets
    Have a lovely day Tracey.
    xo xo
    Linda

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  13. suzyApril 25, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I think your basket of orange yarn and knitting is just about one of the most joyful looking things. I love the dappled sunlight. So pretty.

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  14. affectioknitApril 25, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Best wishes with the basket! It sounds like a great idea!

    Have a lovely day!

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  15. MelissaApril 25, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I love those baskets too and they are crazy money. I'll see if I can't find a pattern...I saw one somewhere. You can be the guinea pig and let me know how they work out :)

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  16. EmilyApril 25, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Oh those roses.. I am looking forward to ours eventually blooming.. but for now, I will enjoy yours!

    I would definitely be making my own baskets. Youch! Good luck finding a pattern. I look forward to seeing yours.

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  17. fjord girlApril 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I bet your cardi will be lovely- I really like the color you chose.I looked at the pattern, looks super nice finished.

    Beautiful images today- I can smell the roses Tracey!

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  18. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I have that Poe book but have only managed one story so far -- shameful! Very smart to make your own basket since the price for that other one is insane.

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  19. sylviaApril 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Tracey I'm in love with your photography! and how clever to use clothes lines for the baskets!! i'm sure you could use any basket pattern and simply upsize it? there is pattern in the "More last minute knitted gifts" book that might work!

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  20. amanda {the habit of being}April 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    love the idea of using clothesline for a basket!!! did you find a pattern yet?

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  21. homesproutApril 25, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    If you find a pattern for a basket, definitely let me know. I would love to make some of those... I love the color you chose for your cardigan. So happy and springlike...

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  22. Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!April 25, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Not to sound like a broken record....but I am also intrigued by the knitted baskets and would love the pattern....are you feeling lots of pressure? What a cool idea! If anyone can find the pattern ~ please do share!!!!

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  23. TaniaApril 25, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I would also love to see a pattern for that basket. I'm imagining just how many uses I could find for those. I'm loving that beautiful rusty red yarn too.

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  24. Kim April 25, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Okay need the pattern for the basket when you find it, please share :) And your roses are beautiful.

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  25. Erin @ Wild WhispersApril 25, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    I love your basket idea! I need some for the new house! You are so clever my friend!!

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  26. StacyApril 26, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Beautiful roses, Tracey. And I love the color of the yarn for your cardi!

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  27. Lori annApril 26, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    tracey, i do hope you and mike are feeling better now. your sweater is looking good already and the basket idea is such a good one. i have knit them but not with clothsline. linda is so sweet finding you a pattern!

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  28. GigiApril 26, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Oooo, love the loose knit sweater! And can't wait to see your basket. I have a few of these on my 'to do' list -- love the look of them. And your photos are all so beautiful!
    Blessings,
    G

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  29. house full of jaysApril 26, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I'm excited to see those lovely baskets! Looks like fun! Hope you're on the mend - take care!

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  30. house full of jaysApril 26, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    P.S. I've admired this pattern before: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yarn-basket

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  31. MisteaApril 27, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Looks like a fun project to indulge in - the baskets. Like the knitting in the bowl and a few more stitches certainly add some time.
    Enjoy the show.

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  32. EllenApril 27, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Cotton clothesline? Did I ever tell you how smart you are? What a neat idea. And is that a copper pot in the picture? Love the roses.

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  33. AngelaApril 27, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Oh that's right Raven is coming out this weekend. Love your brilliance in using that clothesline! Those baskets are beautiful, price ain't so cute though. I am swooning over your knitting and blooms!
    xo

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  34. SeleneApril 27, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    really love your photos!!!

    s.
    http://hipandchips.blogspot.it/

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  35. GerryARTApril 28, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    This'll be interesting to see how your clothesline knits up.
    You daring darling, you.
    hugs

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  36. cpcableApril 30, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Brilliant idea to use clothesline to make the baskets! Can't wait to see how they turn out! Allison over at the blog Field Wonderful crocheted a rug out of clothesline awhile ago and it too was awesome. I think clothesline should be the new cool medium for crafting. ;)

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