My pictures for Ginny’s Yarn Along are broken up today. I thought it might be a bit simpler that way.
Here’s the back of my Serina cardigan pattern in progress. I’m using Madelintosh Tosh Sock yarn in the colorway “Ginger.” I’m still adding length, sleeves, and front edging. I’m really hoping that I get it done by Christmas.
I ordered a new book that we’ve been enjoying the last 2 weeks. In fact, we like it so much that I may order some more for a few Christmas presents.
Farm Anatomy looked so cute when I first heard of it. It just came out last month, and I’m normally not that cutting edge. It’s all illustrated so it’s interesting for kids, but it’s a basically a packed encyclopedia of information. If I had this book in hands when I met Knut…he would not have laughed at me so much. Well actually, even he’s learning things in here.
Where are the sickles on a chicken? How do you milk a cow? How do you make maple syrup? How do you chop down a tree? What’s a cord of wood exactly, and what’s the easiest way to grow potatoes? How do you trim a horse’s hooves? How do you can tomatoes? What’s the difference between barley, buckwheat, millet and oats? What kinds of turkey breeds are there? How do you make cheese? What’s a wether, a shoat, and a pullet? What’s the best position to hold a sheep when shearing? (You yarn lovers out there would be pleased to know it talks about what sorts of plants work great for dying yarn, and the whole process of yarn being made, as well as quilts, corn husk dolls, flower pressing…)
Seriously, this is a very, very cool book. Silje and David are reading through it, and Knut and I have both been looking through it as well and learning things. Silje noticed all the recipes in there…and no one was surprised by that.
It brings me back to the conversation I had with my friend Doug when I first moved up here (and before I met Knut. He was trying to explain to me what a combine was, and every word out of his mouth sounded like a foreign language.
While I thank Doug for his effort, what I needed was the section of farm implements in this book:
Although, Doug may not actually admit this is a combine on the left because it’s not the right color. 😉 Knut was very happy they had a red combine in here. Until I picked up this book, I did not know that a combine is called a combine because it combines several parts of the harvesting process in one big swoop. It was a blonde moment for me.
Rachel Proffitt says
November 23, 2011 at 5:34 amSounds like a fascinating book!
Your cardi is looking fabulous too.
Crunchy Momma says
November 23, 2011 at 5:45 amOoh, that looks like my kind of book. Living on a farm I can use all the info I can get : ) Love the cardi, so sweet!
Kaylana says
November 23, 2011 at 7:07 amOh! I can’t wait to see the final product. The ginger color is really unique – well, at least for this area. I’ve never seen anything like it.
I love books that help me *and* my kids learn new and interesting bits of info. Thanks for posting about it!
little macaroon. says
November 23, 2011 at 7:36 amthat book sounds fantastic! As so often with Yarn Along, I’m off to scour Amazon and Ravelry for all the latest recommendations! ;0)
Lori ann says
November 23, 2011 at 7:37 amyour cardigan is so beautiful, i love the ginger color. and i hope you do get it done by christmas, it looks close!
the book sounds so interesting.
Linda says
November 23, 2011 at 8:54 amA beautiful cardigan and I have to buy that book!
Devonmama says
November 23, 2011 at 11:50 amGreat cardie and book too…fabulous pictures! x
ericaceae says
November 23, 2011 at 12:50 pmThe cardigan is beautiful, and so is the color of that yarn.
Anke says
November 23, 2011 at 12:54 pmThe cardigan is gorgeous!! The color is fabulous and I really, really like the pattern.
pinkundine says
November 23, 2011 at 1:37 pmBeautiful cardigan, I love the detailing. The colour of the yarn is stunning too 🙂
Amy says
November 23, 2011 at 1:53 pmI can’t wait to see the cardi when it’s done. Beautiful stitching. And I need to buy that book!
lily says
November 23, 2011 at 2:24 pmWhat a very interesting brilliant book and your knitting in progress is gorgeous.
Charity says
November 23, 2011 at 3:46 pmThe sweater is looking lovely, what a pretty stitch pattern! That book sounds very interesting, I’m going to have to look for it – thanks for the recommendation!
Tirza says
November 23, 2011 at 6:49 pmBeautiful sweater!
amanda {the habit of being} says
November 23, 2011 at 6:54 pmbeautiful sweater! and i do love that colorway 🙂
Becks says
November 23, 2011 at 8:05 pmThe book sounds intriguing, and the sweater looks wonderful, such a lovely colour and pattern.
Stacy says
November 24, 2011 at 1:22 amI love the details and the color of that sweater!
Proud Mama says
November 24, 2011 at 3:29 amThe color of your sweater is lovely. I really like the patterning. The book sounds perfect for our family. I am going to need to pick one up.
Melissa says
November 26, 2011 at 12:23 pmI concur with all of the above. 🙂
Karen says
December 1, 2011 at 6:48 pmIsn’t that the greatest book? I am giving my grandsons a copy for Christmas.