Yarn Along: My Patinaed Age of Brass & Steam

I don't know why it took so long!  My Age of Brass & Steam kerchief turned into a slightly larger shawlette.  I love the colors and the style.  It's simple, straightforward, without frilly edges.  I will definitely get much wear from this during the colder months. 

I've also been dabbling with my scarf and my sweater the past few weeks, but unfortunately, neither have seen too many rows or rounds except here and there.  Season of life is too busy, (I've become a 'chauffeur' recently with all the hurrying to and fro, and it's not even my schedule!)  and I can't figure out how to knit AND drive at the same time!  (just kidding, Mom!)

Soon, I'm expecting a gradual slow down and a return to a normal routine (whatever that is) when we restart our homeschool, and the older kids students begin their college classes.  I am definitely looking forward to that!

Sorry for the lack of book pic this week.  Reading has been a mish-mash of things: Grow Your Handmade Business, Millionare Teacher, a very nice Moosewood cookbook, and, oh, I did manage to skim to the end read Stealing Mona Lisa.  Can't comment on the other three at the moment, but the latter one was so-so.  I thought it would have an interesting storyline since it was based (albeit loosely) on an actual event, but it fell flat and became cliche.  The characters were somewhat superficial, the dialogue seemed forced at times and ... well... you can see why I skipped to the end.  Too bad, really. 

Joining with Ginny today... how about you?

 

Comments

[Kristen]

It's lovely, Ellen! And so glad to see "you" my friend. Missing you and loving the letter you sent me. Sounds like a lot of driving this summer...good and bad?

[steph]

so so pretty!!! (love the way it looks on that chair, too!!!!--want to make another summer/fall outdoor throw???----just kidding!!!!)

[Kate]

It's beautiful! The colors are wonderful.
I love the Moosewood cookbooks. So yummy :)

[MaryBeth]

You did a beautiful job...love the colors and the shape is so fitting for warming the shoulders. Wanted to also thank you for the pattern and note. The art of writing is coming back just in time for the PO to close. How can that happen?? I understand totally about carting kids places. Enjoy them while you can...time has a way of passing quickly. Hugs sweetie...

[dorinalouise]

oh, your kerchief is fabulous! i really love it. and it looks beautiful on you. i like the pic of it on the chair too. i've always wanted to work with madelinetosh, but haven't as yet!

i love the moosewood cookbooks! it's always a good book to have open.

have a good wednesday!

[amanda {the habit of being}]

lovely! and i do love that colorway. is it the same one featured in your banner? i think you paired pattern and color beautifully. enjoy your kerchief!

[Heather]

I am glad you skimmed the book. I have finally come to a point in my life where I no longer continue reading just to do it. If I don't like the book, I either skim or move onto something else. Your shawl is so very pretty. Which color way is it? I love it. Nice job.

[Svenna]

The shawl turned out so lovely, the colours are gorgeous!
I love the Moosewood cookbook. I found a well loved copy when I moved into my first home in England, and held onto it tight!

[swanski]

You look so lovely (and happy) in your shawl!! Love the colors and I think it looks nice a bit bigger. Have fun driving around the kids and DO NOT knit and drive. You don't want to drop a stitch ;)

[Amy]

So pretty and what a great color choice! Can't wait until things slow down so I can pick up some needles!