~ 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? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~
Silas’ Latte Baby Coat is nearly complete. I need to weave in ends, block, and add buttons. I’m still figuring the button part out (it’s double breasted and gets two rows of two buttons), but I am thinking yellow buttons would look nice and brighten it up a bit. I enjoyed knitting this little sweater, and definitely recommend the pattern. Details are on my Ravelry page.
I haven’t committed to any fiction yet, but am waiting on a new book in the mail and really looking forward to it. In the meantime, the new issue of Kindred arrived in my mailbox last week, which was perfect timing for me. This issue is longer than the last, full of poems and essays, and pretty pictures too. It’s been just what I needed these past few days.
p.s. The quilt in the background of the photo is the one that Gabe made for Silas last year. The post about it is here, one of my favorite posts ever.
I don’t have a blog (well, technically, I do have a blog – I just haven’t posted anything yet 😉 )
I’m crocheting a new afghan – although I haven’t touched it in over a week (What is WRONG with me??!?!?)
As for reading, I just ordered 5 new books. They are all Biblical study books as I’m about to enter a Ministerial program at University.
You make the most beautiful things. Including photos. Gorgeous composition.
And yes, yellow buttons would add a happy, spunky touch.
That little jacket is just perfect Ginny 🙂
OH the little jacket is just so cute, and the quilt. What a lovely gift from his older brother.
Love the sweater! One day I might move past hats, lol. (c;
I love that jacket, hopefully the buttoning works out.
The quilt story is amazing, I mean, what a treasure! I always marvel at the gifts your kids make for each other, I mean, that they make for each other.
Thank you for sharing so much!
I love raglan sleeve knits. They eliminate so much fuss but don’t take away from function or cuteness. I love the color too.
Yes to the yellow buttons! Perfect! 🙂
The sweater/coat for Silas is so nice. I think maybe sunflower-buttons to mathc the issue of Kindred would be the perfect thing.
I think yellow buttons would be lovely! Wednesday is fast becoming one if my favorite days to blog because of the yarn along. Thank you!
beautiful! I think the yellow buttons will be a nice touch!
Yellow buttons would look perfect! I loved reading the story of the quilt! It brought tears to my eyes. So sweet and special!
Blessings!
Deborah
I always love joining your Yarn-Along 😀
Thanks for such an enjoyable day!
That coat is so adorable! I want one!
Yellow buttons would look really cute! Or a bright green!
Such a sweet little coat, and a truly gorgeous quilt!
Happy Wednesday,
xx
That sweater is really adorable and thank you for sharing about Kindred.
I love that little coat! Just may have to try that. That quilt is just wonderful…I love the colors and patterns!
Yellow would fit perfectly! Love the coat, it looks so warm and cozy! xxx
I’ve been wanting to knit that pattern since it came out! I really need to carve out some time for that one!
Such a beautiful little cardi, looking forward to seeing it on Silas!
It’s all baby sweaters here too lately. I am really enjoying them.
Beautiful sweater for your little guy, love the color. Have also enjoyed watching spring bloom in your part of the country. Thanks for your wonderful pictures.
What a beautiful sweater! Love the color. And buttons that pop 🙂 You are very inspiring in all that you accomplish with a houseful of beautiful beings about!
Sweet, sweet little sweater jacket! I’ve always heard that it’s good to learn to knit a sweater by making a baby pattern. I hope to put that theory to the test soon.
Buttons are always a challenge for me. What a cute sweater. Isn’t it too warm now for a sweater or are the evenings cool. And did you see my piece in Kindred – Squee.
Yes! Yours was first and it was great!!! I meant to mention that…all the lovely pieces written by my lovely blogging friends!
Yay! I love this link-up. This is my first time participating. Your coat-sweater turned out beautifully!
Lovely coat. I’ll have to look in to that pattern.
Sweet little sweater! Also, that quilt is so dreamy.
I agree with Mary, by the way, a zipper would be super cute and functional.
A sibling quilting for another sibling? Yup. That started my morning off right. And a post all about the male of species? Yep. That is pretty awesome.
Oh I just love that sweater. Yellow gets my vote as well.
Yes on the yellow buttons 🙂
I think yellow buttons would be the perfect choice. Happy knitting!
I think yellow buttons would look fantastic! It would be a great contrast.
Lovely sweater, wonder if I’d have time to make one for the Fall???? Probably not with a list longer then my arm! Still maybe…….
I like the idea of adding a splash of color to brighten it up.
It’s a lovely cardi – yellow buttons would look good. I keep looking at getting Kindred, as I’m rather lacking on the reading front (unless it’s for home ed purposes).
The little coat is so very cute!
Super cute coat but I think a zipper would be better than buttons or even iCord ties.
Thank you for another lovely party. I’m intrigued by the blanket underneath your project….little hankies? So very sweet.
Best,
sheila
I just added a link in the post to the details about that blanket! That’s the back of a quilt that one of my older sons made for Silas last year!
Yours is the second blog I have seen Kindred on this morning! It looks like a great magazine! I think I will look into getting it! The sweater is adorable 🙂
I love the baby coat for Silas, it looks so snug!
what a lovely baby coat! I just love it and I am sure it will provide warmth on those chilly days 🙂
yellow button would be perfect! I think it’s going to look lovely on your son 🙂
I was in serious need of something quick and cute this week. Not sure what baby will wear this, but it just had to be made 🙂 The benefit of doing foster care is that there is ALWAYS a chance that I will have a new baby in the house at any time…and therefore, I ALWAYS have an excuse to knit baby clothes, right?
Your Baby Coat is beautiful!!!!! so is the fabric or tablecloth under it! Hope you all are enjoying spring!
Thank you ! That’s the back of a quilt that Gabe made for Silas last year! I added a link in my post with the details!
Ginny … you could put in a zipper (instead of buttons) and then it’s usable for a girl, too (in case you have another … just sayin’). You could make a fun zipper pull … something nature-y like an acorn (sealed with an acrylic sealant) or something with polymer clay or a fun bead or whatever. I like zippers in young one’s sweaters better than buttons as you can fix it so they can’t pull it down!
I’ve never put a zipper in a sweater before! I do think that would be nice, and an acorn zipper pull would be really cute. But, a big part of the charm of this sweater is the fact that it is double breasted (charming in appearance, obviously not in practicality 🙂 The button bands are about 2.5 inches wide and I think that adding a zipper rather than overlapping them would make the jacket fit funny.
zippers are easy-schmeasy but I see what you say on this sweater … altho I don’t think double-breasted is a good plan with a baby … unless you could button it and then pull it over his head (my kids always had such big heads!).
If you want to add a zipper some time … let me know I can show you in 30 minutes or less!
This one’s for Silas next winter and he will be 2 1/2. Hopefully he will cooperate for the buttoning, but I’m not going to count on it! Thanks for the zipper offer! I’ll take you up on that one day!
I think yellow buttons would look darling on the coat, it’s adorable Ginny.