Dec 19, 2012

Yarn Along 32

I'm joining in Ginny's Yarn Along this week.

Have you noticed how quiet it's been here on Project: Stash?   Everyday, I've had good intentions of jotting down a few words and sharing a few photos but for various reasons, my (s)low burn has persisted. I've been awfully sad since last Friday, a sadness that has made it hard to concentrate on even the things I love to do (like knitting and reading), but I also know that being reflective and quiet can bring a little peace to a very noisy world.

I have done a little knitting as I don't want the holidays to pass without some hand-made gifts.  I'm working on a sweet project that has turned out to be quite meditative. I'm knitting my Winter White Kitchen Towel in Lily's Sugar 'N Cream cotton in the ecru colorway, and it's humming along pretty quickly.




I'll admit that I haven't had much mind space to read, but I have started The Red House by Mark Haddon. This is another brother-sister story told from the view of each character so it takes more concentration than I've had recently.  With a few days off in the coming week, my hope is to get into the heart of the book and finish it!  Hugs to all.

12 comments:

  1. I'm obsessed with knitted kitchen towels - I don't know why, we never had any knitted ones when I was growing up, but now I love them!
    beautiful project! - and you're right, no holiday should pass by without handmade gifts :)

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  2. I love the stitch pattern in that project. Thanks so much for sharing the link. I think I might test it out in a washcloth.

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  3. It's super pretty. There has been rather a lot of sad news lately I think - it's hard not to take it on board. I'm trying not to tune in to too much - especially with so many worried little people around here...

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  4. I didn't even know there was a pattern for towels!? I have made my share of dishcloths and I see a few of these in my future knitting. Thanks for the link! Merry Christmas!

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  5. Neato! I use knitted dishcloths every day, but it never occurred to me to make a towel!

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  6. Pretty towel, I've done washcloths, but never towels. Right you are about the sadness that we all feel; just take one day at a time.

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  7. Glad you're back, even in the sadness. I know the sadness, and knitting helps. Knit away the blues. Happy Christmas !

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  8. I haven't been able to post either lately, too bad. I'm glad to hear from you! Take care, Evelyn.

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  9. Sorry to hear that you are feeling so sad :( I am glad to see you post though. Huge hugs to you xxx

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  10. This looks like a a great project. I love the colour you chose!

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  11. your kitchen towel has given me inspiration for next year's gift giving

    A lovely towel and a couple of patterned dishcloths will make terrific surprises for family and friends throughout the year.

    Thanks for the inspiration

    Hugs

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  12. Ever since the economy has been bad there has been craziness in our world. The news can be so depressing and scary. There needs to be more stories on the good things that happen in our world, like these hand-knitted charity efforts.

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