yarn along 02.08.12

joining up with ginny at small things for the weekly yarn along.

this week on the needles is a like sleeves for kids (rav link) that will be for lily's birthday.  after letting lily chose whatever pattern she wanted for last year's birthday sweater (and having to knit the neverending ruffle because of that) this year i decided to show her just one pattern and ask her if she liked it.

luckily for me, she did.  not only does it not have a giant ruffle, it doesn't even have sleeves!  it should knit up quickly (and be super cute to boot!)

and the book?  oh goodness am i ever excited!!  it's an early birthday present for me and just arrived yesterday.  i haven't started it yet, but i am already dreaming of tearing out all my grass and growing potatoes in my front yard!  bring on the suburban farming revolution!!!

and the pig?  oh that's just the piggy bank my parents got from their bank when i was born.  i love her.  

-melissa

Comments

[cmvs]

ooh i didn't realize that pattern had so much seed stitch. well though there are no ruffles, i think i remember you declaring yourself a non- seed stitch fan so it is equally impressive of you to take on such a sweater for your darling daughter. and it's looking adorable. love that pattern!
your book sounds totally wonderful and totally you. i'm excited to hear how you enjoy it. (does that mean you've given up on love in the time of cholera?)
AND your pig is so sweet. what a nice thing for a bank to do. why aren't banks as friendly as they used to be?

[Tracey]

Oh, your book sounds great. I have heard there is a big suburbian movement which is just amazing! I do hope it continues to spread!
Happy Yarn Along!

[Victoria @ Mommy Marginalia]

I've looked longingly at that book so many times! I hope it is delightful and you have a beautiful harvest this year!

[Cynthia]

Thank you sharing the link to your sweater. I love the pattern and am adding it to my favorites right now. I like the cheerful yellow you are using. It looks great in all that seed stitch. :)

[Kathy]

I can't wait to hear about your suburban farm and see Lily's birthday sweater. I adore your piggy bank and love that you still have it.

[Sarah]

Love the yellow! I'm sure it's going to be adorable. :)

[josiekitten]

That book sounds really interesting. I shall have a look for it on Amazon.

[Anna]

That looks like a lovely pattern and I do really love the colour. When's your birthday? Hope you enjoy the book.

[quirkygranolagirl]

i still have a crush on your piggy :)

[Rachel]

Crap -- i lost my comment.

I haven't heard of this book but I should check it out. It was interesting to me...last week on my capture I was talking to a vet who said he read recently how our nation is moving toward a 'never eat at home' direction. How we will only be eating processed foods and take-out in a couple years. Which is interesting considering the complete opposite movement I see online. I had begun to think that those of us who grow our own foods and cooked healthy were a majority...but maybe we are actually a minority?