Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Yarn Along

This week, I find myself in the "self help" section of my little home library.  Being a never ending "nester", I'm constantly looking for more ways to make our family space happy, quiet, simple, and intentional.  The more my kids develop into themselves, I find I'm constantly needing to change my surroundings and to not cave into all of their wants of more "stuff".  I've picked up Organized Simplicity to give me an extra boost in this department.  I've been really working in my space a lot lately trying to simplify and reduce.  It seems to be a very hard thing to do with three little boys.  I've also picked up Simplicity Parenting based on my friend via Yarn Along Rachel's reads.  I'm really looking forward to starting it this week.

Continuing the simple theme, I'm knitting a simple sock yarn sweater.  I love the colorway (I had the same one in longies for my middle son) and have decided to make it look like a layered t-shirt.  I think it will be a great weight for my littlest to wear this fall and winter.  A very simple knit. 

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Continuing to follow along with Ginny at Small Things! 
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15 comments:

  1. JoyJuly 13, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Wow, I can only imagine the patience required for a sock yarn sweater. The colorway is lovely though. :)

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverJuly 13, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I love the term 'never ending nester' and must tell my husband of it since I think that is a term that describes me too!xx

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  3. Counting CoconutsJuly 13, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    From one never ending nester to another, I love the colorway you chose. I too have read Organized Simplicity and found it very helpful.

    Can't wait to see how your sweater turns out!

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  4. embracingitallJuly 13, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I love your 'never ending nester' term too. Looking forward to seeing the sock yarn sweater finished. Jacinta

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  5. JessJuly 13, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Those colors in your yarn are so calming. Such a beautiful knit.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Aw, the colours in your knitting are so beautiful. Good luck with organizing your own simplicity, I know it can be a very hard task at times, but worth it!

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  7. Jen @ Wife, "Mom", KnitterJuly 13, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Very cute!

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  8. house full of jaysJuly 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks for the love, Kristi! I hope you enjoy the book.

    I love the your idea for the layered t-shirt look. I love the blue and brown combo.

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  9. amanda {the habit of being}July 13, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    i love that colorway! mind sharing the name? and your yarn bowl...gah, it makes me want one every time i see it :)

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  10. NadjaJuly 13, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    My own motto is "Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity (um, except when it comes to craft supplies and my yarn stash, and books!), but I am mother and wife to pack rats!

    I love the look of the sweater. Sock yarn? Maybe I am too old for it. I think I would go blind...

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  11. Erin @ Wild WhispersJuly 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I love the yarn! Great work!

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  12. karenJuly 13, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I just love the color of the yarn! You have excellent taste :)

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  13. Bending BirchesJuly 13, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    simplicity parenting is one of the greatest books I have ever read!! Youll love it:)

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  14. JenniferJuly 13, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Love the colorway on the sweater. Mr. L will look good in it! Both books sound great - I'm off to see if the library has either.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Oh I love the colors, so sweet! And I have had Organized Simplicity on my wishlist for a long time!

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