Despite the busy-ness, I always try to squeeze in some time for knitting and reading. I love to sit with a cup of coffee and peek into other people’s projects at Ginny’s Yarn Along. If you love knitting and reading, you might like to take a peek too.
While on vacation, I did a shirt variation on the Jane dress pattern that I’m working on completing. The whole set would be done…but I was on vacation. It really needs to be blocked, so you’ll have to picture it looking nicer and more straight in your mind. I still haven’t weaved in ends or finished the sleeves. Still, I’ve started the cream longies that will go with this set using the Sheepy Pants pattern. Instead of the eyelet empire waist, I did my version of a Norwegian flower traditional fair isle design. I’m making it in size 2T. I’m hoping to list in in my store sometime, however if it never sells, you may see Solveig walking around in it in a year and a half.
Part of my birthday present from Knut was this book which I’ve been wanting: Orthodoxy by Chesterton. I’ve heard so much about Chesterton from people who I really look up to, that I’m so thrilled to finally be reading one of his works. So I brushed aside my Birkie book, and have tried to spend a few minutes each night reading from this classic and I think I love it. Seriously, so far it’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I can’t wait to finish it and get another one of his books, or collection of essays. The title sounds dull and boring, but he’s so entertaining of a personality that it really is fun. Trust me.
Hopefully, I’ll be able to tell you more about the book next week. I’m just grazing the surface so far.
house full of jays says
March 23, 2011 at 4:37 amI will be looking to hear more about your book next week! Sounds interesting.
Your Jane shirt is beautiful! The pattern on the empire waist is lovely as is the colour.
c says
March 23, 2011 at 6:51 amsuch soft, beautiful colors! can’t wait to see the set together!
Tracey says
March 23, 2011 at 9:48 amYour knitting is lovely.
Chesterton is great isn’t he?!
Warmly,
Tracey
embracingitall says
March 23, 2011 at 10:34 amI love what you are knitting. The colour is gorgeous. Jacinta
Nadja says
March 23, 2011 at 12:24 pmOh I love your dress patterns!
I have yet to read Orthodoxy, and with my level of business, I think my daughter will read it before I ever do!
Bley says
March 23, 2011 at 12:38 pmI love Orthodoxy; I seem to re-read it about every other year. It’s one you keep going back to; like Mere Christianity.
Beautiful little set there; I wouldn’t be able to part with it!
Amy says
March 23, 2011 at 1:19 pmJust popping in to say “hi” as part of Yarn Along.
Snap says
March 23, 2011 at 2:19 pmlove the shirt and the color is luscious! happy knitting and reading!
Swanski says
March 23, 2011 at 4:06 pmI just love the shirt/dress colors and design. Very pretty.
Erin @ Wild Whispers says
March 23, 2011 at 5:53 pmI love the purple! Brilliant!
Leila says
March 23, 2011 at 6:05 pmLovely dress!
And Orthodoxy — oh, you are lucky to be reading it for the first time 🙂
Amy Caroline says
March 23, 2011 at 9:43 pmI love your shirt!
I recently got Orthodoxy too, but have yet to open it, lol.