Wednesday, May 11, 2011

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? Linking with Ginny.
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The knitting of my cardi 
continues e-v-e-r so slowly.
I knit and knit and knit,
then I take a look and it's
hard to see where I have made
much progress. It's kind
of discouraging, but I'm
still knitting!

On the reading end
I am extremely happy.
I am reading
The Red Scarf and
loving it! I picked it
up three day's ago
and have almost finished
all 470 pages! It is about
two women in a Russian
labor camp and what
happens when one escapes
to help the other woman
who is ill. The language
is crude in places, but
the story is very gripping.
I seem to to be on a
Russian theme since
I just watched The Way Back
which I also enjoyed.
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  1. Mary GMay 11, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    The Red Scarf sounds really good ... will check it out! The cardigan will be gorgeous when you're done (but I too hate that when it doesn't seem like your getting any forwarder!).

    Hugs and enjoy ...

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  2. Knitters NotebookMay 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I try to knit small things so I can see them finished. I am new to knitting so big projects sort of spook me right now. I like to make hats, scarves, dish towels, spa clothes. I have never have made a sweater..but you never know that might happen in the future....I would like to make a pair of socks first..

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  3. MJMay 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Love the angle of the shot :). And Red Scarf sounds terrific! Almost finished already? That says alot!!Have a great Wednesday Tracey!

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  4. karenMay 11, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Thanks for the book recommendation! You and I are in the "take our time on knitting a cardigan" group! Hang in the cardigan buddy:D

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  5. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Thanks for the fun reading tip. I must add it to my list. Can't wait to see that beautiful spring-green cardigan!

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  6. AngelaMay 11, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I have The Way Back on my Netflix qeue. This book sounds interesting-another for my list. That cardi is going to be gorgeous.

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  7. no spring chickenMay 11, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    The book sound fascinating! I know what you mean about the cardigan. That's why I prefer a simple pattern to my large projects, then it can be the mindless work I grab for meetings and basketball games. Plod on...

    Blessings, Debbie

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  8. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I agree about the slowness of cardis - sometimes we need instant gratification - hence my current project after the never-ending Cloud Chaser.

    The book sounds very sad, but interesting. Will you be knitting a red scarf of your own to accompany it?

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  9. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Getting ready to start a cardi for myself. I know it will take me all summer and into the fall to complete it. I want it but have startitis. The book looks interesting..something I would get emotionally involved in. Keeping my reading light these days.

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  10. CrystalMay 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I decided I should tackle a small project next week, because I feel like I'm getting nowhere too just knitting and knitting down the body of my cardigan... but it's good mindless knitting, which is good in the evenings when I'm tired.

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  11. house full of jaysMay 11, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I always seem to get on book themes - I guess I'm on a gardening theme these days!
    I'm such a wimp about knitting anything non-child-sized! Way to persevere! I'm sure looking forward to seeing more of it as you progress!

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  12. LisaMay 11, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Such a great photo! Love the color of your yarn. :)

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  13. GailMay 11, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Great photo. Here's my first Yarn Along post:

    http://lifesbestdays.blogspot.com/2011/05/yarn-along.html

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  14. Erin @ Wild WhispersMay 11, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    The book sounds wonderful! I will be looking it up, as soon as I get a moment!

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  15. amanda {the habit of being}May 11, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    the book sounds interesting! and yes, knitting sweaters feels rather epic at times, doesn't it? just keep knitting :)

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  16. GailMay 11, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Tracey...I haven't figured out how or if I can reply to comments so I'm back to answer your question :) The Last Lecture is an amazing book. It really shows his courage in the face of such a horrible fate. It is a happy book though...at least so far. Thanks for stopping by!

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  17. embracingitallMay 11, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    You have to love a book that makes you read it so fast. May your cardi be finished and may it not finish you off before you are done! Jacinta

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  18. KnitterMamaMay 11, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    The Red Scarf sounds really interesting and really intense.

    And your cardigan will be worth all the time...

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  19. Pumpkin Pie BabyMay 12, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I feel like you this week...knitting, knitting, knitting, and seeing little progress! Your book sounds very interesting and I love a good book that you can't put down.

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