Let's Yarn Along...

It has been a couple weeks since I participated in Ginny's Yarn-Along. So I fixed that.

Heck, it has been a couple weeks since I have been able to pick up a book and read. This week's project came out of a funk I was in. I needed a break from a very detail oriented pattern and for some reason I had no desire to work on an anything I currently had on the needles. You know those funks don't you? So I cruised my scrap yarn box and casted on this Granny Mandala designed by the wonderful Alice. Now she did say it was addicting and she did not lie.  I pulled out four colors, (No idea what yarn they are because the labels all fell off) and went to town.

The book I picked off my shelf is Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy. Maeve is one of my very favorite authors. Whenever I need just a good book, I gravitate towards any of her books. I thought I had read them all and was pleasantly surprised that I had not read this one. So far so good.

Are you Yarning Along this week? If not, what types of Springtime/Summertime books or projects do you seem to pick out this time of year?

Because it Wednesday and I need a little "pump it up", here is a song for you!

  
XO

ANDI

Comments

[Shara]

I love the mandala, definitely going to look that pattern up! And I love Florence and the Machine...good choice of music :)

[Heather]

Maeve is one of my favorites too. I have only read a few of her books, but I do very much like them. Caught in a funk? - It happens to me quite a bit.

[Wendy]

There you go again with the color-coordinated book and knitting/crocheting. Looks great! :)

[Kathy]

Maeve has never much done it for me, but she's a favorite with my Mom and sister. I'm reading Susanna Gregory's Matthew Bartholomew series that I've been reading for years. I'm on book 14, which I hope to finish before my birthday in May (I dont' get much reading time either) since I've put 15 and 16 on my wish list. There is a ton on my needles and some I'm just slogging through to finally get done, but I'm still excited about a puerumium sweater I'm working on. Spring Garden Tee is on my list for the spring, though my knitting is so slow, perhaps I should cast on for a fall cardi ;)

[katie bee]

you choose the most amazing colors! i too like miss maeve, although i haven't read anything by her in a long time~

we just finished season one of northern exposure~ i'm so glad you reminded me of that series!

have a great week my friend!

xo

katie

[Allyson]

Love it! Sometimes you just need a new mindless project. I've got a couple of projects i can't face finishing at the moment!

[Pumpkin]

Your pretty new WIP is seriously making me want to try crochet! It looks amazing. You'll feel like working on the sweater sometime soon, with such lovely yarn I can't imagine you will stay away from it for long.

[cathy]

I think we all get into a little "funk" every once in a while. Sometimes we just need to take a little break. I think our habits get to be such a routine, we just need changes, something different. Love this Granny Mandala, and the colors you choose.

[Kylie]

Love the Granny Mandala...colours and pattern...will have to add it to my queue!

Maeve Binchy has been a long time favourite of mine too, she is such a wonderful storyteller.

[sam]

I have this baby cotton cardi that I'm working on. It;s nice and light for these summery days.
PS - I just awarded you the Liebster award :)

[Dona]

I only read one book from Maeve B. but I enjoyed it a lot!
Love the Granny Mandala! I'll have to add it to my queue as well!

[Liz]

I love the granny mandella! The colours work so well together. Everyone needs a nice easy pattern every now and then :)

[Mr. Puffy]

My mother is a huge fan of her books too. I've not been able to get into them for some reason. Happy Knitting (and reading) ~