Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Yarn Along

I thought I would be far more productive this week than I have been. I did manage to cast on the right side of my mom's vest.
I have finished the ribbing and made the opening for the pocket. Now I am working on the body of the right side. I have 66 rows of easy reverse stockinette stitch to knit. I think this will go quite quickly. 

 I am joining Ginny at Small Things for Yarn Along again this week. What are you knitting/crocheting? What are you reading? Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are up to.

 I finished reading A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams. I really liked this book. It is set in the 1930's. It is a love story ....sort of.... that deals with the taboos and prejudices of the time. There are family secrets that are slowly revealed as the story goes back and forth between 1931 and 1938. I have to agree with some of the Amazon reviewers that this book is a little like a soap opera, but I still found myself wanting to keep on reading. 
I haven't lined up another book to read yet. 

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16 comments:

  1. elizabethNovember 19, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    that blue is so vivid! Progress is progress!!! :) looking lovely.

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    1. CathieJNovember 19, 2014 at 1:10 PM

      I wish I could get picture that is true to the color. It is actually a teal. Thanks for the comment.

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  2. mamasmercantileNovember 19, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    You have done so much more than me, I have come to a standstill.

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    1. CathieJNovember 19, 2014 at 1:11 PM

      We all have those moments. I was home sick yesterday which offered me the time to cast on the right side.

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  3. stephNovember 19, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    the vest is moving at a steady pace>>>>you'll have it done by the holidays!!!!

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  4. KatieNovember 19, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful. Keep it up!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 19, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Pretty blue! I love the things my children make for me... your mom is blessed to be getting a gift made with love!

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    1. CathieJNovember 20, 2014 at 7:41 PM

      It is actually teal. Someday, I will get an accurate picture of it. This is the first article of clothing I have made for Mom, but I have often given her handmade gifts.

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  6. UnknownNovember 20, 2014 at 3:55 AM

    Lovely! can't wait to see if finished :D
    The book sounds very interesting, will add it to my list :D
    xoxo

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    1. CathieJNovember 20, 2014 at 7:42 PM

      Hopefully it will be finished fairly soon. Thanks for visiting.

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  7. karenNovember 20, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    I see the end in sight of your beloved vest! Almost there!!

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  8. UnknownNovember 20, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    the blue yarn is beautiful !!! i will have to check out the title you are reading ... it sounds very interesting. Have a great day.

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  9. Julie's LifestyleNovember 21, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    I know it will be very pretty when finished. Good luck with the vest!
    Julie

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  10. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 24, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    I was just watching a beginner video yesterday on the Net of how to cast on...wondering if I could learn how to knit.

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