The socks I shared last week have only grown a cm since then, so I thought I would share one of the other projects I mentioned which has received more attention. When I was knitting this jumper for my youngest, my eldest had a look through the book the pattern was from and asked me if I could knit him something for him. That made me one happy mama, I do so love it when my children request me to make things for them. The pattern is one I have knitted before, this time I am making it in the largest size, when hunting for suitable yarn I realised that it was going to cost quite a lot and fortuitously someone on a forum I visit was selling a bag of yarn (10 balls) at a really good price it will be more than I need but I am sure I can make something with the leftovers! This project is my easy knit, one I can do whilst watching stuff, the downside is it is knitted in pieces which you then sew up, the upside is the pieces knit up really quick, I have finished the back and one and half front pieces all knitted in the evening. I am using a cotton yarn as I find this makes a garment that can be worn all year round always a bonus when knitting for fast growing children.
I am still reading Gossip from the Forest which I shared last week and I am also reading a book I picked up at the library on my last visit. I am always looking for ways to make maths interesting and thought this book, Mathematics Minus Fear, might fit the bill. I have read a couple of chapters and it is a good read so far. If anyone can recommend any other maths books, websites or resources I would love to have them!
Joining in with Tami and Ginny for a sharing of yarny projects head over and see what others have been up to this week.
that looks like a sweet sweater pattern. great color as well.
ReplyDeleteI love the style sweater that you are working on, and the color is great! I recently found your blog on Ginny's Yarn along, and I am enjoying reading your previous posts. I have always longed to visit England, especially the northern, rural parts. I look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteI used to enjoy knitting for my daughter but sadly she reached an age where Mum's handknits didn't quite do it for her! I am enjoying the Gossip from the Forest book though as I only picked it up from the library on Tuesday I haven't got far yet!
ReplyDeleteGossip from the Forest sounds intriguing... how do you like it?
ReplyDeleteI love this book it is really engaging me. Each chapter is about a wood which sparks off thoughts about woods, woodland life, characters in fairy tales and many other themes, at the end of each chapter is the authors retelling of a well known fairy tale. The woods in the book are all on the British mainland.
DeleteMy socks turned the heel but now it's taking forever to get to the toe! Love your knitting, such a pretty color of yarn and the sheen is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pattern :) I love it when my children ask for handknits although I wish they'd learn that I can't just finished a jumper or a blanket in a matter of hours ;-)
ReplyDeleteWell done on getting some yarn at a good price. i know what you mean about when the children particularly request something, it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteMathematics minus fear, sounds just the thing for us at this end! There are some really good living maths books that "teach" a maths concept using a story as the focus, ie Sir Cumference and All The kings Tens. If you type in living maths books in google it will take you to a page full of suggestions.
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Ooh Thank you, I will go look them up!
DeleteLovely color, will go with everything. How nice that your son asked you to make something for him.
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the hood will make it a really useful knit!!! great choice! (I sort of swoon when my grands actually ask for something, too)
ReplyDeleteOh, a request for a mama-knitted item! How I wish for one of those. Enjoy :)
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