Yarn Along ~ February 1

Happy February, folks!

Yarning along with Ginny today, albeit a bit later than usual.  We have one down for the count with a stomach bug, and praying desperately that it doesn't run its course through the rest of us.

As for yarning along this week....

...the mittens are finished!  I do love this pattern - it's so cute and quick, and Tonya happens to give sizes that are all perfect for my crew.  And Hans loves them!  The only interesting part is that it is close to 60 degrees outside today which is well over normal for these here parts.  I suppose I'll take it over him being able to wear the mittens for any length of time.

As for my honey cowl, well, the balls have been wound and the needles bought.  That's progress, right?

Still reading Living Simple With Children and love it.  It's such a great reminder of the important things and an inspiration to keep our family centered and grounded in our faith and principles.  The book is filled with  great ideas - nothing particularly revolutionary - but clear-cut and fun.  Things I've heard over my parenting years and filed in the back of my brain, and I appreciate the challenge to pull them back out and put them into practice!

Happy Knitting and Reading to You!

 

 

Comments

[Farmgirl Susan]

What wonderful mittens! Wish I had a pair for wearing out in today's snowstorm. :)

[no spring chicken]

Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool? Love it!!

Blessings, Debbie

[Georganne]

Oh those mittens are cute and look so warm and cosy. I've just started a pair but I'm not loving the pattern -- might have to frog them and try your pattern instead. I made the Honey Cowl a while back and love it -- great fun pattern and great FO.
Blessings,
G

[christy]

Kristen, you did a great job on the mittens! I can't wait to see your cowl. I am slowly but surely working on my cowl... but with this crazy weather I may not even get to wear it this year if I do finish it :)

[Nat]

The mitts look adorable :)

And ball winding is definitely progress in my opinion!

[lori]

love your mittens, and the photo of them being modeled is so cute! have fun knitting your cowl!

[Deb]

The mittens look so warm and cozy ♥

[Only in Louisiana!]

Your mittens are amazing! I havn't yet attempted mittens yet but hope to do so soon...you did a great job! Congratualations!

[angie]

Love those mittens! I love a quick mitten pattern, we do need them! I've got that book as well, just looking through it (I do this a lot)but enjoy what I've read. Thanks for stopping by my blog today, glad to have "met you". As for unschooling, we don't exactly unschool, we have books and lessons, but there are many things I do like about unschooling and try to stay relaxed about the whole thing...it is hard sometimes finding a balance, but I couldn't imagine doing it differently.

[Angela]

I am picking up my copy of Living Simply tomorrow. Those mittens are cute. I am with you on this freaky weather. I do want my winter back. I hope everyone is feeling better soon.

[Melissa]

This blog is awsome!!!! It's been a while since I've gotten to take a look - but glad I did. The kiddos are getting sooooo big!

[rachel]

Cute mittens! I like the different.
Saying a prayer for health in your home!

[Ellen]

The mittens look wonderful! And love that pic of Hans!

[Michelle @ The Willing Cook]

Don't you just love this weather, despite the fact your kids can't wear cute little mittens. Such a nice job! I can't wait to see your cowl (and swoon a bit over it). I need to check out that book. Did you get it at the library? I hope everyone gets better!

[Tracey]

The mittens look super! Drat this warm weather for messing up knit wear!
Hope the rest of the family stays healthy!