It's a rare thing for me to actually get a Yarn Along entry out on the actual Yarn Along day, but I have Wednesday off for a change, and it feels like kismet that it's Y day as well. It may also be cheating.
Ginny of the blog "Small Things" hosts a Yarn Along every Wednesday for like-minded bloggers to show off what they're making and what they're reading. It's a great way to find new blogs, pattern and yarn inspiration, and things to add to your Goodreads want-to-read shelf.
Pence Jug, as interpreted by Franklin Habit from a vintage pattern by Frances Lambert, in Lana Cervina, Plum Jacquard Forever.
I've been voraciously reading No Idle Hands: the Social History of American Knitting. It's a bit like a Ken Burns documentary, heavily relying on letters, diaries, and anecdotes. I've already found a dozen ideas for a YA historical fiction novel, though I bought the ebook originally to see if it had any useful notes on Victorian era and pioneer knitting for my new blog, Ma's Needles, in which I will be knitting and crafting my way through the Little House books. Because I have so much free time.
Patterns I love that start with Y:
Yub Nub Scoodie - celebrate your inner ewok (free!)
Yarn Basket ornament (free!)
Yggdrasil Afghan (free!)
Stopping by from the #atozchallenge 2015! Don't forget our after party. The Reflections Linky List will open on Monday May 4th.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I admit that I know nothing about yarn or knitting.
J @JLenniDorner
You just reminded me that I think I have that history of knitting book somewhere in my house - I haven't seen it since we moved. Must be around somewhere - thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the end of the challenge! :) Congratulations! I hope you had fun! The linky for Reflections will be up on the main blog on Monday!
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