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I was forced to set aside my scarf this week because Larkspur has a birthday coming up and she requested a hat. I don’t mind making sacrifices like that, because that is just what knitting moms do. But seriously, I do hope I can bring myself to pick that scarf up again. I maybe need to knit another 12 inches which isn’t that big of a deal. Larkspur borrows my Jane hat frequently and it fits her perfectly, so that is what I am knitting for her. Digging through my stash I found one last skein of Madelinetosh in amber trinket (have I mentioned the fact that I have only been knitting from my stash for over six months? maybe even longer than that.) This colorway is so pretty on Larkspur and I am sure she will love the hat, especially because it is like mine.
I finished Farm City. It was a good read. The author has a blog, and it is neat to see pictures of her urban farm after reading about it! I’ve picked up Homegrown and Handmade again. Evidently someone else requested it at the library because I couldn’t renew it. This one is a keeper, so I guess I’ll have to buy it! It really is full of good information in a not too overwhelming format. One of you asked last time I mentioned it what that animal is on the cover. It’s some sort of sheep! It’s odd looking, isn’t it? Jonny has spent the last few evenings reading How to Eat Fried Worms to the kids and they have LOVED it. My boys especially found it to be hilarious. I can’t remember if I read this one when I was a kid or not.
I managed to addmy name twice – forst with the last week picture – sorry for that.
Ginny, love the cozy color. Thanks for another great party!
Sheila
haven’t been knitting that mich, I have been sick with the flu, but a couple of pairs of socks have been produced:)
I love that hat pattern. I found it here on your blog and have made three so far–one more on the needles! Thanks for the inspiration. Your yarn looks lovely and will make a beautiful Jane hat.
I just got Farm City from the library per your recommendation on your blog. I can’t wait to dive into it! Thanks for pointing out her blog!
Happy Knitting!
Oh, Amber Trinket. I love you.
Working on a fun new bohemian cowl from my friend Lisa Ellis Designs. Its quick, fun and so pretty!
Aww I loved How to Eat Fried Worms when I was a kid
Oh that hat is going to be gorgeous!
I like the colorway! That book looks interesting – I’ll have to see if my library carries it!
I had to set aside my cowl for a hat too. I can’t turn down a request!
That yarn is just gorgeous! I need to get my hands on the Homegrown and Handmade book.
I definitely remember reading that as a kid. I have a feeling I thought it was hilarious too, although (as a grown-up “respectable” mama) it’s hard to imagine what was so funny about something so icky!
I just love the title of that book – fried worms, yuck! – and the yarn is so pretty 🙂
My reading this week has all been online, but its for a very good cause, as is my knitting!
A lovely colourway, and the best kind of sacrifice to make. Maybe this little interlude will make picking up the scarf a little easier later on….??
Just added How to Eat Fried Worms to my daughter’s reading list-I can’t remember if I read it as child.
I remember reading How to Eat Fried Worms as a kid. Love the amber trinket color way. I’ve been knitting from my stash, too; can’t even remember the last time I bought yarn
First link up for me! I’m very excited. That amber color is beyond gorgeous, I love it. And How to Eat Fried Worms IS hilarious.
What a beautiful colorway for Larkspur!
My first Yarn along. It’s been such a long time since reading the Fried Worms book — I’ll have to get that for my boys.
Oh, look at that – my To Read list just got a little longer. That seems to happen often when I swing by here 😉
NO – NOT Fried worms. I was in 6th grade in 1976 and I still remember my teacher reading it (God Bless you Mrs. Parson) and I still can’t look at linked sausages to this day without having to suppress the memories.
How to Eat Fried Worms is one of my all time favorites. I remember when I read it to my boys and then found them actually eating worms!
my boys keep talking about eating worms too!!
I loved How to Eat Fried Worms as a kid even though I remember that I thought it was disgusting.
I loved that book when I was a kid. I’m sure Little Man will love it, too…..if I can ever find a copy of it again. I’ve had to hold on to a few books from my childhood for him because I fear that I won’t be able to find them. Books go out of style for whatever reason and finding them again can be a real pain in the butt. Of course, it depends on what book we’re talking about. Some are just timeless (Wizard of Oz) while others ebb and flow (like all the Sweet Valley High books that I devoured for some reason).
Also, I love the color of the hat. I hope that when Little Man is older that he will request that I knit him things but we’ll see…
I loved knitting with Amber Trinket for my mom this holiday season. Such beautiful colors! We loved How to Eat Fried Worms as a kid… do you know there’s a movie!?
Are you all just waiting for Ginny to post? 31 minutets and 54 links already 🙂 I won’t post till later, but I just love your stash-bashing energy Ginny. Nice colour for that hat, and great pattern as well.
Oh, the sacrafices we make as knitting mamas indeed. ; ) Well worth it to see their reactions when the item is finished, though!
Some projects are just so hard to finish. I usually give myself a little break and start on something else, just to get the creative juices flowing. Maybe making a hat is just what you need to be able to finish that scarf!
Your book selections this week are wonderful – right up my street!
I’ll have to add Homegrown & Handmade to my list- and I noticed that you read Farm City which I loved, loved, loved. Made me stop pining for a big ole farm and be contented with a little city garden & urban chickens (for now).
Oh, my goodness I LOVED How to Eat Fried Worms when I was a kid. I had forgotten all about it! I bet my kids would love it, too – thanks for the reminder. The Madelintosh is so pretty.
Just joined the yarnalong, and I love your site! My computer (ahem) had a hiccup and I ended up listing myself twice by accident (whoops). If you want to remove me from line #36 and keep #38 that would be just fine 🙂
I must have the book about fried worms!!!
I have just finished the sister’s house and it was a very good reading.
Thanks Ginny for this weekly date for bloggers.
Hi – I just linked up too. I need to start knitting more from my stash – the spare bedroom (where I store my yarn) is getting a bit out of control
I love it when kids request for us to MAKE them something! I’m a hundred times more willing to acquiesce to such requests than if they ask me to buy them something (particularly $187 factory-made Star Wars quilts from Pottery Barn–the latest request). I can’t wait to see how Larkspur’s hat turns out. You choose such lovely yarn!
I’m glad to see that you like Homegrown and Handmade. It’s (one of many similar books) on my wishlist. There are so many that it’s hard to tell which ones are really good. I do the same—borrow from the library and then decide whether or not to buy to add to my own library.
Happy knitting and reading!
Great looking hat and what a pretty colourway!
Now that my girls truly believe I can knit something they might actually LIKE, they are requesting handknits from me. I love it. Most of the time I’m willing to set aside something for me so I can finish their stuff….but not all the time! Which is OK- they need to see they are not constantly at the center of all my creative activity. 😉
I read How to Eat Fried Worms in 5th grade, and our teacher brought in something she told us were nightcrawlers from her garden. They were batter dipped and she deep fried them in class.
We ate them with chocolate frosting.
This story sounds really far-fetched, but I swear it’s all true.
The color for the hat, looks beautiful. I’m checking all the book recommendations, thank you!
Oh, I love the colors in the yarn. So pretty!
A requested handknit always takes precedence!
I love when my girl request a knit item. I remember reading How to eat fried worms as a girl.
I have a skein of yarn Madelintosh in the same color. I haven’t been sure what I was going to use it for. I might join you with the hat you are going to make.
Yay for stash knitting – I need to start doing more of that. How to Eat Fried Worms sounds so familiar to me…but I’m not sure that I read it when I was younger!