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...with Ginny at Small Things.
Pardon the photo. We have had dark, cloudy skies for so many days, there was no hope for a good picture. My little Bernard (bunny) came to read his book on the window seat, too.
I am still working on this cardigan by Knitting Pure and Simple in a size four for Doug's little niece. It's a great pattern, like the one I used to make Faith's hoodie. Cute and simple. I finished the body and I am working on sleeve #1 now. The yarn is Peaches and Cream in "Gumdrop." It's very springy. And girlie.
My "Yarn" is One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. I admit that I was a holdout on this book. I love Ann's writing, but I confess that her blog often leaves me feeling melancholy. And defeated. Do you know what I mean? Maybe it's just me. A dear online friend sent me a copy of One Thousand Gifts with the assurance that I would enjoy it, and I trust her. I think it's fitting Holy Week reading.
Hop over to Ginny's for some more knits and yarns.
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I do so wish we were neighbors, I'd be over all the time wanting to learn how to knit!! (you can be thankful we are not neighbors I guess)
ReplyDeleteGosh, that's a beautiful sweater.
I started that book, then got so into packing for our trip that I just put it down and never picked it up again. I'll have to.
I tend to read different stations of the cross this week and St Faustina's Diary. The being grateful thing would be a good thing to do also, I'll try to pick it up again. (and think of you!)
I like her writing, too, but I don't read her blog every day. I told somebody else once that while her theology is pretty Catholic, the way she expresses her faith is so raw, more like an open wound than a healing balm.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed her book, though. It's more... hopeful. :-)
I feel the same way about Ann's blog and writing. She has an intensity that doesn't seem joyful- though I'm certain she is. I feel like debbie downer but I just didn't love it. I'm anxious to hear what you think.
ReplyDeleteWish I could knit! Love that sweater.
ReplyDeleteAnd I guess I need to hop about the 1,000 Gifts wagon...it seems like everyone is reading this!
Let me know what you think of the book, Jamie.
ReplyDeleteJennie, That's exactly what I mean about her writing. I'm glad to hear the book is more hopeful.
Sarah Jane, I'll be sure to write my thoughts.
Emily,
Jump on both wagons -- knitting is easy!
Ann's blog is a little overwhelming for me at times, especially when I'm just trying to escape into the blogosphere for a quick break. But I have heard such great things about her book that I have been giving it to my girlfriends/godmothers as birthday gifts for the last couple of months. I haven't read it yet, but I am thinking about hinting at it for Mother's Day ;).
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute, happy sweater!
ReplyDeleteI'm still not finished with the book, but I like it better than I thought. I still stink at being grateful, though!
I'll let you know what I think, Stina, but I have heard great things, even from folks like us who just can't read the blog every day.
ReplyDeleteSara,
It IS happy, Sara. And I bet you don't stink at being grateful, just at putting it into words. Maybe practice makes perfect and by 1000 you will be perfect!