Huge strides have been made this week in the medium size of the buttercup soaker/wool wrap for Solveig. After I get the ribbing on the edges and buttons on, we’ll see if this pattern is any sort of decent fit. I love the linen stitch. It’s so thin and dense, and the wrong side looks as cool as the right side.
I’m sharing Strawberry Girl again, as it’s been the most interesting read I’ve done in awhile. It’s bringing out my Southern drawl and is exposing Silje to some serious situations. Through this story she is seeing how alcoholism effects a whole family, what poverty looks like, and the “fruits” of hard work. I’m still a bit thrown by this book for kids that handles these huge themes with such simplicity. I can see why it’s on so many book lists. I think from the cover I was expecting something more along the lines of Strawberry Shortcake syrupy sweetness, and this is so far from that. Not only that, but I think a boy would easily enjoy it as much as a girl.
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Crunchy Momma says
October 26, 2011 at 4:24 amThat is a nice stitch : ) Thanks for sharing.
little macaroon. says
October 26, 2011 at 6:22 amI concur – love that linen stitch – in fact I’m totally sold on any stitch that’s reversible. x
Lori ann says
October 26, 2011 at 7:02 ami love how linen stitch looks. i don’t really enjoy doing it too much though. your knitting looks so lovely and the book sounds good. i’m surprised because of the sweetness of the cover too.
Rosina {Rosy ~ Posy} says
October 26, 2011 at 7:28 amthat is a lovely stitch! We really enjoyed reading strawberry girl to 🙂
pinkundine says
October 26, 2011 at 9:29 amI love the look of linen stitch – not sure why U have never tried it myself really!
I also love books for children/young adults that deal with serious issues. Jacqueline Wilson is famous for the same sort of thing and I loved her books when I was young.
Tracey says
October 26, 2011 at 9:54 amI have never done the linen stitch, but after seeing your project I would like to try. It’s very pretty.
I haven’t read Strawberry Girl in many years. I like to read youth literature too. For one thing it lets me know what my children are reading and for another, it’s usually good!
xx
Impossible Mom says
October 26, 2011 at 12:03 pmI just talk myself to crochet one month ago using the Klutz book {for kids}! it was the best lesson ever! Lol.
Ellen says
October 26, 2011 at 12:40 pmSuch a beautiful color. The linen stitch looks similar to the moss or seed stitch. Very nice.
Jess says
October 26, 2011 at 2:39 pmThat book sounds fascinating!
Becks says
October 26, 2011 at 7:27 pmThe linen stitch looks really nice, very uniform (appeals to my OCD tendencies lol). The colour is my little girlies favourite colour too.
xx
Rebecca says
October 27, 2011 at 6:48 pmI remember reading Strawberry Girl when I was in the fifth grade! Pretty pink knitting, too!
Keri says
October 30, 2011 at 5:48 pmI love linen stitch too. It’s so pretty and classic. Your’s looks lovely.