Wednesday, June 12, 2013

{Yarn Along} Taking suggestions


I'm still reading The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey and liking it but I was sad to read a spoiler on another blog! It's due back at the library tomorrow so I need to wrap it up. I leave for Philadelphia on the 18th, then head to Houston on the 21st, so I'll have plenty of time on a plane for a new book - so I'm taking suggestions.

I have two skeins of discontinued Araucana Nature Wool in this amazing duck-egg colorway. It's 220 meters per skein, bringing me to a total of about 440 meters, 4 ply, medium weight. I love it so much I've been saving it for something special, now I'm having trouble choosing a project since I have a limited amount. I am considering the Casu but I am hesitant to  have the wool right up on my neck. Again, I'm taking suggestions...

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UPDATE -  I have finished reading the book. The author had wonderful descriptive language which I enjoyed and kept my interest up throughout. I loved all the characters. It made me reflect on marriage, the secrets that are kept, communication, shared dreams, love, loss. It was very impactful in that way and the loves of each of the marriages portrayed in the book are very special.

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13 comments:

  1. The Knitty Gritty HomesteadJune 12, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Great colour! I haven't seen that book but it looks interesting. Might have to seek it out!

    http://www.theknittygrittyhomestead.blogspot.ca/2013/06/yarn-along-ready-for-summer.html

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  2. SarahJune 12, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I don't have any great suggestions but just wanted to commiserate since I just had that problem with a skein of yarn a friend gave me for my baby! Not a summer yarn so I couldn't make anything that would fit her when she was tiny, but not quite enough for any baby sweaters, etc. I ended up making a Milo vest with it which is one of my favorite kid knits and doesn't take much yarn!

    Really gorgeous color! I still need to put that book on my library hold list but I am trying to finish up the books I have already. Sorry about the spoiler, that is crummy!

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  3. DonnaJune 12, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I heard the Snow Child was great. Sorry you found out what happens! I usually go onto Ravelry and see what others have made with similar yarn. And then I get even more confused with all the suggestions!

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  4. no spring chickenJune 12, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Apparently I need to read the Snow Child. How long can I hear about it and not make time to get to the library?

    The yarn IS beautiful. I can't wait to see what it becomes. Have a great trip!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  5. LisaJune 12, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Oh, I so hope I didn't give too much away with what I shared a while back... So sorry if it was me. :(

    I did thoroughly enjoy reading The Snow Child and hope you finish it nonetheless. Happy knitting, ~Lisa

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    1. AmandaJune 12, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      Lisa - It was you but the funny thing was I completely misinterpreted it! The way you phrased, and because where I was in the book Faina was just a child,I took it to mean that there was an extramarital affair! It made me not want to read on but I am so glad I did! It all came together and today I went back to your post and realized my error! Great book. Thanks for sharing it on Yarn Along!

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  6. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Your yarn is a beautiful color! I hope you find a pattern you enjoy.

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    1. LynnJune 12, 2013 at 2:31 PM

      Knit the Eiffel Tower shawl on size 6 or 7 needles. On revelry. I have made two with similar yarn an yardage. It goes fast

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  7. karenJune 12, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Love your write up of one of my favorite books this year. I tend to spoil books by myself from sneaking a peek. I know!!! Bad.

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  8. sweetpea familyJune 13, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    Must get the book - it sounds good. Good luck with your project I'm sure you will have fun regardless of what you decide to make as the yarn looks yummy x

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  9. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Lovely blog. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    The yarn color is lovely. Maybe you could knit the Downton cowl with it.

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  11. ReneeJune 18, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    I read the book, "When We were Strangers" by Pamela Schoenewaldt a few months ago and really enjoyed the book. Someone else suggested it on one of the Yarn Along books and so I picked it up. I truly loved the book! Well worth reading!! The yarn is LOVELY. The color is so beautiful. Good luck with deciding what to make. (Wish I had a brilliant suggestion for your, but I've got nada!!) :)

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