This week on the needles is the same pair of socks. At least this is the second sock and it really is almost done! These socks have been really fun to knit. They are the first pair of toe up socks I've knit and the first time I use the magic loop technique. The next pair I am really going to try to knit two at a time. Need to do a little research first.
As for books, I just finished Made From Scratch. It was a very fast and enjoyable read. I was hoping to learn a little more, but this book really is for the beginner. Not a problem, the writer style is down home comfy. I thoroughly enjoyed her tales of success and disaster on her way to learning how to homestead. the reference section in the back looks quite good as well.
We are starting The Willoughbys as a read aloud. And the Tomten books are for Bekah!
Don't forget to hop on over to Small Things and join in this week's Yarn Along. Or at least be inspired to knit and read ~ it's so much fun!
The two Tomten books have LONG been a favorite in our house. Every one of my four boys has gone through a stage of wanting to read them over and over and over, and they are the sort of books you don't mind reading again and again. Have you read any of Lindgren's "Noisy Village" books yet? Also wonderful! Happy yarn along...
ReplyDeleteI love doing socks toe up, two at a time, magic loop. Until you get to the heel, you just have to be careful that you switch working yarn when you move between the socks. At the heel, you work them individually and then go back to two at a time for the calf portion. Give it a try. I think you'll like it.
ReplyDeleteMy yarn along link is http://blog.mymummyknits.com/yarn-along-9/
I was just thumbing through Made From Scratch yesterday as it's in my pile to read.
ReplyDeleteYou will love, love, love doing socks 2 at a time!
I love the quiet Tomten books...
ReplyDeleteWe read The Willoughbys as a read aloud a while back and the kids enjoyed it, although I personally am not particularly enamored of dark humor in children's literature.
I have some rainbow Felici sock yarn, and I really need to make good on my new year's resolution to learn socks!
Your socks are very cute! I can't wait to learn to knit socks ... I am taking a class this April!
ReplyDeleteThe Tomten books are wonderful, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteLove the socks!
ReplyDeleteToe up socks are somthing else, aren't they? I've knitted a few pair of toe-ups and I think I'm done with them for now. I'm finding the cast-ons to be too tedious -- it's much eaiser to graft a few stitches closed at the toe, if you ask me.
I like the idea of using up all my yarn before casting off at the top, but I don't have a kitchen scale to weigh my yarn accurately so I'm not making them all that tall. Some day I'll splurge on one.
Thanks for stopping by this week!
We love the Tomten books! I also love making the Tomten sweater too!
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing the Willoughby's at the library and wondering about it...let us know how it is!
ReplyDeleteI loved Made from Scratch too! Just perfect amount as I don't have room for chickens or bees yet!
ReplyDeleteThanx for visiting my blog :)
ReplyDeleteI looove to knit and read as well. I really likke the colours on those socks - I`ve never tried magic loop. I think it looks difficult.. :)
a loverly stack of books and beautiful yarn, so soft and pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh your socks look great! I think I se cables in there too (?). Toe up and magic loop--I have never done either of those...
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes on those socks. Socks are on my to-do list. Now I'll have to add Made from Scratch to my to-read list.
ReplyDeleteI love knitting socks but have yet to finish a pair of toe up socks. I started a pair so I guess I should really get them out and finish them. I love the color of your socks. looking forward to more of your projects.
ReplyDeletewe LOVED the willoughby's! we listened to the audiobook last summer - while i painted our bedroom. it's funny how books and events become intertwined. now when i'm in my room, i think about the book :) my daughter and i had the pleasure of hearing lois lowry speak a few months ago - what a treat. she is an incredible story teller.
ReplyDeleteI really like the color of your socks, very pretty. I've never knitted socks 'toes up", but I did buy a book with good instructions. Just need to try it now... I read the book 'Made from scratch' and really enjoyed her writing style. She's got another one about chicks that I would love to read as well.
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