Yarn Along


My 2nd Shalom is coming along nicely - although I have just run out of yarn and am waiting for another ball to arrive - hopefully in the next day or two so that I can finish up by the weekend. I have added that 4th buttonhole I spoke of in my last Shalom post so am keen to see the end result. I have also used a 6.5mm needle for this cardi and am finding that the fit is a little better for me. It really is such a minor sizing difference but even that little adjustment makes a difference.

Reading - I am keen to expand my knowledge and start learning a few basic principals in knitwear design. When I spotted Debbi Bliss's book 'Design it, knit it' on the library shelf I wasted no time in popping it into my book bag :). I glanced through it's pages yesterday and love what I saw - now to find a bit of time to delve in deeper!

Joining Ginny from Small Things for this weeks Yarn Along


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17 comments:

  1. Heather5 June 2013 at 13:33

    I love the purple yarn you are using! So pretty! I haven't really thought about knit design, well that isn't accurate, I just don't know how I would even attempt it! Maybe I should put this book on my list :-)

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  2. debby emadian5 June 2013 at 13:34

    Hi there, it's nice to find another English blog over at Ginny's. I've been thinking about making a shalom cardigan too but adding sleeves on like Amanda Soule at soulemama blog. It must be frustrating waiting for the next ball of yarn to arrive...hope it comes quickly.

    I haven't seen that Debbie Bliss book before but have a few of her magazines on my shelves with more than a few items earmarked to make at some future point.

    Hope the yarn wait isn't too long.
    deb

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  3. elizabeth5 June 2013 at 13:36

    Let us know what you think of the book! great knit you are working on :)

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  4. Maria5 June 2013 at 13:36

    Debbie Bliss is great!!!

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  5. Melissa5 June 2013 at 14:04

    Love the purple color! It looks beautiful. I envy all of you knitters. I am a crocheter and just can't grasp knitting. :)

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  6. Amanda5 June 2013 at 14:52

    Really great color!

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    1. Amanda5 June 2013 at 15:48

      Oh, and your nature study inspired a little shopping. See here: http://dymacek.blogspot.com/

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  7. Erin5 June 2013 at 15:12

    Looking good! Really great colour too!

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  8. Debbie5 June 2013 at 15:43

    I was pleased to find another English blog through Yarn Along too, hi from London! :)

    That book looks interesting, though daunting! I will see if our library has it.

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  9. Noah and Noo5 June 2013 at 16:34

    Hello, I found your blog via Natural Suburbia and was excited to find a fellow South African, homeschooling in the UK. We are also from Cape Town... now in PE for a while and soon to be heading for Scotland! I too love knitting and crocheting and LOVE the colour for your 2nd Shalom Cardigan - I have looked at this pattern before, but was a bit daunted by it.. keen to see how it looks with an extra button hole! I am loving your blog - will be popping over regularly! Liezel

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    1. Shirley-Ann11 June 2013 at 17:00

      Hello Liezel :o) - Lovely to 'meet' you. There are plenty of us in the UK. When we first moved over here we had every intention of heading for Scotland too - but God had other ideas ;o) - We are now very happy in the beautiful market town of Chesterfield. Have you joined up with the Christian home educators eloop here in the UK? Here's the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/deut6v7/
      We joined up before moving to the UK - it really helped us get acquainted with people before hand and then subsequently in our area.
      Many blessings for your big move.
      X Shirley

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    2. Noah and Noo11 June 2013 at 19:37

      Thank you Shirley - I shall most certainly check that eloop out! I am very excited I must say especially as it affords me the blessing of having my little family together again. My husband has been in the Middle East for almost 2 years now. We have remained in SA for easy access to OT and therapy for our little boy who is on the Autism Spectrum. Scotland means an opportunity to be together again and we are infinitely grateful for this blessing. Looking forward to seeing a 'tadah' post about Shalom no 2! x

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  10. Lisa5 June 2013 at 16:57

    Ooh! I have a Shalom on my list to knit and will have to check out your notes. I keep seeing purples today; yours is a lovely shade!

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  11. Unknown5 June 2013 at 18:09

    I'll have to check out that Debbie Bliss book.

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  12. karen5 June 2013 at 22:18

    I have that book! Lovely Shalom the second, bummer about waiting for more yarn, hope it gets there super fast!

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  13. Leslie6 June 2013 at 03:35

    Very nice, :)

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  14. Paula7 June 2013 at 01:43

    So pretty ~ pattern and yarn :)

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