Yarn Along

Joining in over at small things as we share what's on the needles and in our books.

This week everything's off the needles but in the process of being blocked. And being prayed over. Seems I found my first pattern that wasn't entirely clear on size. It's a little small. I'm hoping that blocking it out will make it just the right size.

I'm worried but Jakob's not. He seems to have every confidence in his Momma's work.

This week's reading is a random treasure from the Parenting shelves at the library.
Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
And a Soule Mama recommendation of Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitter's Almanac: Projects for each Month of the Year.
Everyday Blessings is a very thoughtful and calming book. I'm not very far into it, but it seems lovely. Something I can really get into and apply to our lives.
The Knitter's Almanac is an older book but priceless really. The jewel inside is her seemingly foolproof formulas for sizing. It's math but its doable math and if you have read any of Soule Mama lately you know she is a believer!
I hope to utilize this for my next project!
Well that's me. What's on your needles and in your lap?

Yarn Along

I'm currently reading The Gift of an Ordinary Day by Katrina Kenison. This book is actually her second book to Mitten Strings for God (which I am *patiently* waiting for from the library). It is such a joy to read and eloquently speaks of the importance to slowing down, and embracing where you are right now. Just the quotes she has in this book are breathtaking and I could easily seeing myself purchase the book just for the lists of other titles mentioned within.
I HIGHLY recommend this as a read to anyone, especially those who just need a little reminder to keep it simple and quiet.

This week I am working on my Boy's sweater vest for Easter. I am using this pattern that I found free on the web. I don't like to purchase patterns as a general rule so that I can save and splurge on some nicer yarn because it feels so good to have great yarn sliding through my fingers.

This vest is an easy knit and I am almost finished thanks to strategically timed teleconferences like Feed Play Love.

Be sure the check out Small Things to see what others are reading and knitting.