Tuesday, April 26, 2011

In the basket, on the lap

In my knitting basket this week, I've got a few knits in the works.  One is the second mate of socks that I have been working on here and there for the past few weeks. I finished one and now need to get the motivation for making the second one.  I can see the appeal of knitting socks two at a time now!  I also have a shawl that I'm knitting with my favorite (of all times) colorway Kelp Forest.  It has simple, plain lines and I wanted to not mess with any fussy lace so I can just enjoy the vibrant colors.  My third knit is  A Sun Hat for baby Logan.  This Friday my older boys have a class trip to the zoo and last year I came up with this hat for the very same field trip.  It was only fitting that I would make it again for him to wear.




On my lap, sans above mentioned baby, are more Magic Tree House books - now on #11 and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and soon to be Jane Eyre by Bronte.  Both are free Kindle downloads and with the new Eyre movie coming about and all the buzz about the knits in the movie, I feel compelled to read them again.  Maybe I'll have them both done by the time the new movie comes on on DVD - the only way I see new movies!

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  1. JessApril 26, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I love Pride & Prejudice, and Jane Eyre, and I'm in the same boat. Rarely, if ever, do I make it to the movie theatre for new films.
    Also, loving all the spring color in your knitting.

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  2. house full of jaysApril 27, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Two of my favourite books - I hope you enjoy them both!
    I love those socks!

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverApril 27, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I have not read Jane Eyre in years and have it on my summer read list. I'm with you about waiting for the dvd.
    Good luck finishing your sock. The yarn you are using is gorgous so hurry and finish then you can wear them!

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  4. embracingitallApril 27, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Love too love Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. The yarn colours you are knitting with look lovely. I rarely get to the movies either. Thank goodness for DVD's. Jacinta

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  5. JenApril 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I LOVE the green of the shawl. So pretty. Jane Eyre is my all time favorite book. I haven't read it in years but I think I'll put it on my summer reading list!

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  6. PaulaApril 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Jane Eyre is one of my favourites. You should give two at a time socks a try. I'll never knit socks one at a time again. It's a method that works for nearly anything you need two of (sleeves, leggings, etc).

    Paula

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  7. angieApril 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    love all those projects you've got going! That kelp colorway is so yummy!

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  8. LisaApril 27, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Your photos are beautiful! Love the detail of the stitches and the colors are amazing! Thanks for sharing. ~Lisa

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  9. amanda {the habit of being}April 27, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    both p+p and jane eyre are such good reads! that kelp colorway is gorgeous - can't wait to see that shawl finished.

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  10. Jen @ Wife,"Mom", KnitterApril 27, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favorite books.

    I love the colorway of your shawl. Such a great color green!

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  11. Erin @ Wild WhispersApril 27, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    That creamy white is beautiful! I am slowly making my way through Jane Eyre too... it's taking longer than I hoped, but I am a busy mama!

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  12. karenApril 27, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I loved both books and have re-read them many times. Your photos are really lovely.

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  13. Sarah JaneApril 27, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Ha. I haven't been to a new movie in ages, either. The sun hat is so fun. Never thought of knitting one.
    Take care.

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