Wednesday, September 19, 2012

YARN ALONG

Flowers are those little colorful
beacons of the sun from which
we get sunshine when dark,
somber skies blanket our thoughts. 

~Dodinsky





 
 
Thank you for all the lovely
comments about my first
Annabel Cardigan. I found this
pattern to be such a joy to knit
that I have cast on another one,
this time in grey wool. I have plans
to make more homemade buttons
to add, this time in stone or maybe in
shell if a certain someone will share
their tile saw, ahum.  I found the Annabel
pattern to be extremely easy to follow
and a super quick knit. I would love
to knit this cardigan for everyone
on my Christmas list, but we will
have to see.
 
I am not a writer {I guess you know
that}, but I have a son who loves
the written word so I picked up a
book I first heard about from Karen,
Bird by Bird. I am hoping to pick
up a tip or two before I will pass it
along for him to read.
 
What have you been up to this week?
 

 


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27 comments:

  1. karenSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Love that book! I heard about it from Amanda (the habit of being) and Erin (wild whispers) The internet is such a good place to be for creativity! I am considering knitting the same sweater again as well.

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  2. EmilySeptember 19, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Hope you enjoy the book and your knitting. I really do love gray.

    xoxo

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  3. Lisa LSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    I bought that book for Tori. I've heard great things about it.

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  4. embracingitallSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I love the colour of your yarn. I hope you enjoy knitting the Annabel pattern again. Jacinta

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  5. HeatherSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    SO glad to hear that the annabel is relatively easy! I think I would like to try it.

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  6. debby emadianSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    That fifth photo looks like fairyland...I want to live there...

    Enjoy making the next Annabel...I can't wait to start mine
    Happy knitting.
    Deb

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  7. flyingjenSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I look forward to seeing your pictures every week. I think you do such a wonderful job with them.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    The pattern does look lovely, and the first annabel cardie turned out so nice - can't blame you for wanting to make another! :)

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  9. MelissaSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Love the grey wool. I've discovered a weakness for it. Actually, I've always had it, it's just been pointed out to me. Can't wait to see heat kind of buttons you come up with!

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  10. Lady CordeliaSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    beautiful photos, my dear.
    Thumbs up for Bird by Bird. I was just reading some Anne Lamott last night. She is for sure someone to get some writing inspiration and coaching from.

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  11. One bolt short of a toolboxSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful pictures.

    Jan @Door251

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  12. ErinSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Oh! Shell buttons would be lovely!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Good for you, Tracey! I think that sweater will look lovely in grey.

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  14. momto5September 19, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    your photographs are just lovely. i really like that knitting bowl, perfect.

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  15. angieSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Oh Tracey love that grey wool! What fun, can't wait to see it. I'm very curious about the book, I'll be anxious to see what you think.

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  16. Kim September 19, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Love the grey wool and your photos are so magical.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    bird by bird is a fabulous book for anyone to read, writer or not. and annabel in grey!?! love.

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  18. stephSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I did my annabel in grey!!! And I love it!! I've heard so many refer to this book----it's on the list (the growing LIST!!!) (Are you also a painter???? The bowl is beautiful!)

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  19. a soulful lifeSeptember 20, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Oooh, I just skipped back to your last post to take a peek :)

    Your Annabel cardigan is so perfect! I love the yarn choice, the shape, the pockets!!!

    Lovely, lovely work. You've inspired me to start a project for myself :)

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  20. UnknownSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    You always pick the perfect yarns for your patterns! I'm in love with the Annabel cardigan and want one for myself! (Along with about 20 other sweaters!)

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  21. KristenSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Love your Anabel in the previous post! I love quick to knit things...glad to know that about this pattern. Bird by Bird is a great book.....it's been in my collection for a while now and a real keeper :)

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  22. AnkeSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    As always, lovely photographs! The gray yarn you choose looks so warm and comfy, just right for the upcoming cooler weather.

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  23. simonaSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    i enjoyed your photos with the reoccurring theme of red flowers in them.
    have a wonderful rest of the week!

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  24. the mahogany waySeptember 20, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Such pretty pictures. I'll have to go to your previous post with photos of anabel.

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  25. Erin @ Wild WhispersSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    The Teenager just finished Bird By Bird and immediately asked, "What else can I read by Anne, Mom?" I'm sure you will find wisdom for life, even if you aren't a writer.

    I can't wait to see your second Annabel... that deep grey is one of my fave colours!

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  26. EvelynSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Annabel in dark gray is going to look stunning!

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