Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Yarn Along

I have been seeing many blogger posts concerning Christmas gifts so I figured I had better get my act together and start something. 
I really only have one or two handmade gifts planned at this time. I really need to start the first one though. I want to make this vest for my mom. She is always cold in the winter and she really likes longer buttoned vests. I found this vest pattern in my LYS. It is in Ella Rae Hyde Park Story, Book #14.

I am using this acrylic yarn. The color is off in the picture. It is more teal in person.


I chose this yarn because mom is 87 years old and is not going to take the time to block a wool sweater. This vest is going to be machine washed and maybe even dried. Now I have to cast on and start knitting. I hope I can finish it before Christmas.

I finished Allegiant by Veronica Roth. To tell the truth, I was disappointed in this third book of the trilogy. I understand why the author decided to change the voice of this book, but I found it confusing. The story line itself was fine although I wanted more. I did not feel that in the end there was enough resolution of characters or story line. I felt that there needed to be something more in the epilogue. If you have read the first two books, you must read this book, but you may also be disappointed.

I have also just finished reading Island Girls by Nancy Thayer. It is due back to the library today. This is a wonderful book about "sisters". I enjoyed reading about all of the complicated relationships of the women in this book. This was a fast-paced, easy summer read. Since it is set in Nantucket, RI there are a lot of beach references. I am so glad I found this author from fellow bloggers. I now have a whole slew of books to look forward to reading. I am sure I will pick up another of her books when I am at the library today.

Joining Ginny for Yarn Along this week. What are you knitting/crocheting? What are you reading? Check out her blog to find out what other bloggers are up to.

Thanks for stopping by!

11 comments:

  1. That vest looks great and I love the colour of the yarn.

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  2. I've thought about Christmas but haven't done anything about the thinking. Guess I should!! Love that you are knitting something for your family:)

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    1. This vest is really only the first time I have thought about Christmas. Too busy enjoying the summer.

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  3. I love the yarn! The pattern looks great! :)

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    1. I hope the pattern is easy. Thanks for commenting.

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  4. The vest pattern is wonderful, I may have to make one too! I will have to check out the Island Girls, it sounds great.
    Love your basket, it is wonderful!

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    1. Thanks for commenting Laura. I loved the book and have already gotten Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer out of the library.

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  5. The vest pattern looks very nice and should knit up beautifully in that yarn, Cathie - I hope it goes well for you! xoJoy

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  6. My friend just finished reading Island Girls and loved it. I haven't even started Christmas knitting. I have thought about it - but that's about it! I think the yarn you chose for your mom is great. Caron Simply Soft wears well too.

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