Lots of knitting and making has been happening here this week, I am almost finished with Kye's woven rainbow scarf for winter, just green, blue and purple to go. We all worked on it initially but then it became mama's project to finish:) He loves the colour and the softness. Jenna's Harris Shrug is moving along at a slow pace but I am getting there, with Richard being away until Saturday, I am knitting more at night so I am sure most of these projects will be close to finished by the end of the week.
I have also had orders to make this week, one local for chickens and one international for a knitted lion. Lastly, I designed a new pattern this week for a Meerkat which will be going into my book due to be published this year, I think I am going to work on a Jackal pattern next:)
I am still reading through The Charlotte Mason Companion, such a wonderful resource for homeschooling...
I am joining in with Ginny this week for the Yarn Along.
Your weaving project is so cool! I haven't ever heard of that technique, but I will certainly try it out with my kids!
ReplyDeleteI think the kiddos and I are going to begin a little weaving this week. The rainbow scarf is so cool. And I love all your animal stuffies. Adorable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Proud Mama!
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I love the scarf y'all have all worked on. I have wanted to learn to weave and I think this would be a great first project.
I am so excited about your book and can't wait to buy a copy. Are you going to autograph?
PS- Your will not be sorry if you knit with Addi needles. Lori [lorix5] told me about them and she really knows her stuff.
Happy Yarn Along!
Hi Tracey,
DeleteThanks about my book. I will be autographing a few copies. I must get some of those Addi needles.
Take care.
Kye's rainbow scarf is going to be lovely. I also made one of your chickens this week, in yellow, as a gift for someone. I love the inquisitive look on the meerkats face! Hope your book will be available in europe, if not i'm sure my boys wouldn't object to a holiday in SA.
ReplyDeleteHi Emma,
ReplyDeleteIt should be avaliable on Amazon, otherwise I think you will have to visit ;)
Glad you are enjoying knitting the chickens.
xo xo
The scarf is looking just wonderful. It looks nice and thick...is it?
ReplyDeleteYou might have to do a post about your book, because it seems we all have questions. Mine? Do you know the projected date? I know these things take a while...I can be patient.
Natalie, I will soon, promise, I'm not sure of the date yet, I will have to discuss it with my publisher:)
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dear linda,
ReplyDeleteyour photos are so colorful and fun, that scarf looks amazing! i love the meercat, he is perfect. a jackal will be great, i'm looking forward to it. have you made the rock hyrax? i think you call it a dassie? i need to check your african animals. i love those little guys too!
xox
Hi Lori,
DeleteI haven't knitted a Dassie yet, they are so cute, I must have a look at designing one:)
Lovely, we've done stick weaving and it's great fun for children to have a go. We more use the peg loom now which we love using too. Fantastic bright colours. The shrug is looking lovely too., love the colour.
ReplyDeleteGood look with your book, your patterns are lovely x
Love that meerkat! So funny and quirky. What an expression. You've been very busy with all things fiber!
ReplyDeleteI love everything and anything that has to do with Charlotte Mason. I have The Charlotte Mason Companion and based my kids schooling from it. It was the best thing for me and made so much sense!
ReplyDeleteSuch vibrant beautiful colors. Color! Color! Color! I'm all for color!
Love your meerkat! They are among our favourite animals at the zoo.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, the meerkat is just adorable! I love the scarf too. I read The Charlotte Mason Companion a few years ago and love it. In fact I think it might be time for me to revisit it. :)
ReplyDeleteThat meerkat is so doggone cute! I love it. Congrats on your book too. I can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeletexo,
Ang
WOw! You've been busy! LOVE the Meerkat! And all the other projects as well!
ReplyDeletei love the woven rainbow scarf--that is such a great idea. i love the chicken in the photo too!
ReplyDeleteI love the chicken and the rainbow photo! I haven't been able to leave a comment on blogger for a while but just wanted to say I 'm enjoying every post. :-). How adorable is that little meerkat!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun...you've been busy, Linda!! XXO-
ReplyDeleteLinda, that meerkat is just killing me! I love it, it is perfect. And a Dassie, wouldn't that be cute. I love your blog, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am having a moment of smug self-satisfaction, just because I KNOW those animal shapes now, and I can see what they will become -
ReplyDeleteOMG! I want the Meerkat! I fell in love with them because of Meerkat Manor....and one of our aquariums now has an exhibit of them...I love meerkats!
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