Reading: My copy of the Shetland Wool Week Annual arrived Monday evening! I’ve barely had a chance to crack into it, but the little bit I’ve read has been grand. I can’t wait to settle in this weekend and really dig into it ! (And knit things with ALL OF THE CROFTHOOSES!)
Knitting: Rocquaine, by Christina Danaee, in Rose Lane Farms Rambouillet DK (still!) I haven’t knit a stitch on this (or much else) since the weekend and was feeling a little down about my lack of progress. But I just looked at last week’s post and realized it has grown quite a bit since then — the power of the Yarnalong! I’m a few inches shy of starting neck and shoulder shaping. Tonight promises to be another of no knitting (boo, hiss!), but hopefully tomorrow evening I can spend some quality time with Rocquaine. Fall’s dropping the subtlest of hints that it’s coming (!) and I want to be able to wear this sweater then minute it’s cold enough!
See what others are knitting and reading over at the original Yarnalong. And as always, I’d love to hear what you’re up to this week!
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That’s a beautiful pattern! I’m sure it does take a while to see progress, especially during busy times. Love your blog!! xoxo Silke
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Thanks so much for your kind words, Silke! I just popped over to your blog and saw the beautiful sock you’re working on! It’s gorgeous!
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Love the mix of textures in your knitting! I would really love to get my hands on this magazine – looks amazing!
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Thanks, Alina! The textures are very fun to knit — not hard, but interesting enough to keep you engaged with the knitting!
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Oh man, it looks awesome so far! Can’t wait to see it as it grows 🙂
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Thanks, Aimee! 😀
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Oooooh, your Rocquaine is lovely!!! Adding it to my Rav queue immediately!
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Thank you, Melinda! It’s a very fun pattern – I definitely recommend it!
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What you have so far looks great. I haven’t tried a construction like that yet.
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Thanks, Stefanie! I’ve really been enjoying it!
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Lovely pattern! Thanks for the heads up on the Shetland Wool Week Annual, I’ve just ordered a copy, they sold out so quickly last year
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Thank you! And glad you got a copy 😀
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I have that Pom Pom issue and I love that pattern. Your yarn is beautiful and as soon as I get some projects finished,…..ah….well, you know how that is……I want to knit everything. Especially in that issue!!
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Thank you, Kathy! And yes, I most certainly know that feeling … I’ve wanted to cast on so many new projects lately … But need to finish some things first!
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Your sweater is really coming along! Can’t wait to see more! I love the color you chose!
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Sheepheid was my summer holiday knitting this year, hoping to do crofthoose next year! I love your gan sey knitting, such lovely stitch patterns!
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Oh I love the Sheepheid hat! It’s in my ravelry favorites! Thanks for your kind words about the sweater! It’s been such fun to knit!
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