Yarn Along

~Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading?

 

 

The No Purl Monkey socks are moving along.  I have turned the heel and completed the gusset on sock 1.  I actually would be finished with it if not for the project below.

 

A good friend of ours loves my knitting.  In fact he received the first pair of men's socks I knit a few years ago.  he hinted about a scarf and loves exotic yarn so I began a scarf for his birthday at the end of this month.  It is mink and alpaca.  I am doing just a knit 6 rows, purl 3 rows pattern.  Keeping it simple.

I hinted on Monday's post that I had a surprise from my trip to Austin.  Guage Knits was having a trunk show of Hazel Knits yarns. Neither shop here in Fort Worth carries it, although we have hinted strongly.  I knew which color I was going to get and thankfully they had it!  This is Saffron.  It will be paired with a lovely deep turquoise for the Whipporwill Shawl.

 

Last week on Ginny's post she had a picture of the baskets she had purchased for the baby's items. I was so excited to see that picture because I have been looking for those baskets.  Despite my internet searching, I could not come up with a sight.  When I saw her link I jumped right on it.  here is what I ordered.  It came within 5 days!  My knitting now has a home in and out of the house.



 

 I hope that Ginny is doing well.  We are praying for a safe delivery and lying in for her.