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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Yarn Along - Ginger's completed cardigan

Joining Ginny's Yarn Along
I have finally finished Ginger's pink cardigan.  Yay!  This is my very first completed knit and I am happy with the result.  It seems to be the perfect fit too which is encouraging - my first project with this wool my gauge was way out.








As I am sure you would understand, given Ginger's energy levels it is very difficult to get a photo of her in focus let alone get her photographed besides my current reading - so I hope this isn't cheating.  I have two books on the go at the moment - The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey which is about a dysfunctional English couple living in Trinidad, and The Crimson Petal and the White by Michael Faber.  The latter, I have started twice before but the sheer weight of the book always means I end up putting it down; it is not exactly one you want in your bag for commuting.  Even though I am enjoying the plot I am making slow progress because I can't hold this (at 900 pages) and feed Ginger at the same time; and feed times are when I get most of my reading done these days.  However, since I am enjoying it I will persevere and try to find some more reading slots in my day.
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18 comments:

  1. JarkaAugust 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    beautiful cardigan! :) nice color - and congratulation on finishing your first project! it's so exciting isn't it? :)
    and what a cutie she is! aaaw and look at the soft baby hair :) I'm in love! :)

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  2. karenAugust 3, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Gingers sweater is adorable, well done on your first knit!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Lovely cardigan! And good luck finding some more reading time -- it can be such a challenge to carve out the time we need for the things we want to do, amid all the things we need to do and all the wonderful daily fun with families! -- Kathy at http://www.needleandspade.com/

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  4. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Oh i love her cardigan almost as much as how gorgeous Ginger is!! Well done & enjoy your reading, love Posie

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  5. JessAugust 3, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    That cardi is so sweet! I love the borders in the deeper pink.
    Lovely.

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  6. JoyAugust 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    The cardigan is adorable! I know what you mean about trying to photograph knitting on little ones. I have trouble with that too.

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  7. *kateAugust 3, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Lovely sweater! It looks great :) And I have to same problem with big books. Makes it very hard to get anything read.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I know those days. It was so easy to get a good picture when they are just sitting up but once they're on the move...look out. The sweater is so cheery and bright. 900 pages to a book? You must really want to read it. :)

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  9. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Beautiful sweater. Congrats on completing it!

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  10. karenAugust 4, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    She looks adorable in her new sweater! I think the photos are great!!

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  11. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    I love your daughter's sweater. :)

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  12. JulieAugust 4, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    What a sweet little cardi! It's so hard to catch them for a photo when they're on the move.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    The sweater turned out great, so sweet on your little girl!

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  14. www.OhThePlacesWellRoll.comAugust 4, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I am shocked you tried a sweater to knit first! Way to go, it looks great!

    :)
    Jen

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  15. AlisaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    adorable knit!! and adorable little girl!! Good for you on finishing your first sweater!!!

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  16. StacyAugust 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    great sweater! love the colors.

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  17. Pom PomAugust 5, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Hello! Wow! Way to go! Ginger's sweater is a keeper! Cardigans are the way to go with little chicks. You did a fantastic job.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Well done! I would love to be able actually knit clothing.
    ...and kids to keep still for a photo? Wedge them between your legs ;-)

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