Currently dipping into Vintage Notions by Amy Barickman. I just love anything vintage and this is a gorgeous book. I love the illustrations from the 1920s.
And so many nuggets of wisdom to absorb.
Happiness needs no accessories, for it is in itself omnipotent. It takes hold in the heart, builds its nest, and brings forth its own birds to sing for you.
I must admit to having to strive for cheerfulness sometimes - it is very easy to become frustrated with so much to do and so many in the family to care for. It seems there is always something that needs doing!Cheerfulness is much more to be desired than riches. Those who possess it have something riches cannot buy - a great possession because it creates goodwill and makes for real happiness.
My knitting pictured above is called Colours of Joy shawl from the book Knit Prayer Shawls by Leisure Arts. There are a few patterns in here that I would like to make and it is a very affordable little book. Also spiral bound which is really handy! I am using the Jenny Cook alpaca/silk so it is really beautiful to work with.
The Pebble vest from last week is finished (well, except for the buttons!) so Cuddlepie sort of modeled it.
I am thinking wooden buttons to finish.
And what to do with the leftover green yarn? As part of the Stash Busting Challenge, I could not simply put it back in the cupboard. So it became an I-cord for the play cord basket.
I love the color of your shawl :) The baby vest is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I cannot wait to see the shawl as I just love the colours.
DeleteYour book looks wonderful, I love vintage too!
ReplyDeleteYour vest looks super on your litte model.
Happy Yarn along day.
Vintage is fabulous! And the great thing is you can so much secondhand as not everyone appreciates it like we do!
DeleteThat little corner piece of shawl looks like it's going to grow into something very beautiful. Would love to see it when it's finished.
ReplyDeleteYes, you definitely cannot see the pattern until it is blocked. It is a leaf pattern.
DeleteI will keep progress posted.
Cuddlepie looks very cuddly in that pebble vest - I agree - wood buttons would look nice with this.
ReplyDeleteIf I get really organised, I am hoping to make some wooden buttons for this - but it had better be soon or he will outgrow it!
DeleteIts crying out for wooden buttons. Gorgeous photo of your little one. I love dipping into vintage books. It's amazing what you can find.
ReplyDeleteHe is pretty gorgeous! I so love vintage books - novels, cooking, but particularly vintage knitting patterns.
DeleteYour shawl is so pretty and I love the photo of your little one in the pebble vest. So adorable! Happy knitting :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I cannot wait to see it finished. You definitely cannot see the pattern properly at the moment; need to wait for blocking to see it.
DeleteCuddlepie looks very sweet in the pebble vest and I agree that wood buttons will finish it well :-) And your shawl is beautiful, was lovely colours!
ReplyDeleteI do love those colours - I call it my spring colours shawl. I also have the same yarn in autumn colours - not quite sure why I am knitting the spring one first!
DeleteLovely colours on both projects, and such a cute model :) I have just finished up a shawl, just have to add some fringe. Happy knitting!
ReplyDeleteThanks - he is a bit of a cutie! Happy shawl knitting!
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