Wednesday, August 24, 2011

soft grey










knitting : two more little 'in threes: a baby cardigan', they are fun and quick to make and oh so simple cute. and they are helping to pare down odds and ends of my stash (making room for more!) since they can be made with only one skein of wool (newborn size). the solid heathery grey cardigan is awaiting buttons, still can't decide on which, and the one on the needles is getting an alternate stripe treatment with noro silk garden around the yoke. i made a few small modifications to this pattern, found on ravelry here. sadly, no scrumptious baby to model this week.   :)

reading : the knitter's book of wool by clara parkes. a favorite book in my knitting library. clara calls it a 'love letter to wool'. it's a wealth of information and it has some of the most lovely patterns i've seen.

watching : this wee hummingbird groom it's beak while resting on a graceful twig. he carried on for several minutes and didn't seem to notice or mind me or my camera (i do use a 400mm lens to keep a good distance and try not to disturb the wildlife).

linking up with the lovely ginny at the weekly yarnalong. be sure to stop by if you'd like inspiration in knitting and reading.
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30 comments:

  1. pinkundineAugust 24, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I love the soft grey (bet they'd look super cute next to the yellow ones too!), and I think all the buttons work (but I like the red ones best!)

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 24, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Lori, your knitting is always so beautiful! I do wish we weren't on opposite ends of the country so you could teach me a few things. I think it is totally awesome that you are a certified teacher. I have only been knitting a year and taught myself with Youtube. The LYS here will only teach in right hand and I am a total leftie.xx
    PS- I love the red buttons in the middle!

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  3. Knitters NotebookAugust 24, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love the yarn and knitting..your pictures are so creative!!

    ~~Renee

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  4. janisAugust 24, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    ohhhhhhhhhh
    Its all so lovely♥
    I had a sweet little Hummer visit the other day too. So dainty.

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  5. nunuAugust 24, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    oh so lovely lori! i will definitely be making this in threes one day! your shots are so nice, i just want to come over and knit with you. one day...

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  6. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Love the grey...so cozy. And that wooden mushroom plaque! I love all things fungi. Do you recall where it came from?

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  7. MinaAugust 24, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    It´s a lovely baby cardigan and grey is a great color , I love that!

    And what a sweet hummingbird , your photograph is amazing!

    Have a great knitting day, dear Lori!

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  8. yoboroboAugust 24, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I vote for one of each color button. ;) The little hummer is so sweet!!! xo Pam

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  9. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Love your knitting, love the photos... Aw. I think the red buttons in the middle would look amazing. And the grey cardie with the stripes already looks so gorgeous.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Love your knitting, love the photos... Aw. I think the red buttons in the middle would look amazing. And the grey cardie with the stripes already looks so gorgeous.

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  11. EllenAugust 24, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    They're both lovely! Again, I love your set-up photos and bird photos too. I have Parkes' Book of Wool. I like it. I'll have to get this book out of the library again to look at.

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  12. karenAugust 24, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    The cardigan is so pretty and I love the classic color and shape-timeless!!

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  13. GenevieveAugust 24, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Your knitting is so beautiful & your photographs are gorgeous & inspiring!
    PS I love the red buttons!

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  14. sylviaAugust 25, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Lori, i LOVE that cardi! the colours are beautiful, it's just adorable, makes me want to cast on one right away! and i love the photos you took too... with the studio space and the buttons, very inspiring!

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  15. GreerAugust 25, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    I love the In Threes - I've made two already and have plans for many more. And that book looks amazing! Thanks for the swatching = blanket idea. I love it!

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  16. CloudberryAugust 25, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Beautiful pictures! I thibk I would go for those dark red buttons :)

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  17. AnnieAugust 25, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Beautiful! I love red with grey, such a lovely little sweater! And the hummingbird is wonderful, I can never move fast enough to catch a photo of them. xoxo

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  18. LydiaAugust 25, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Oh, Lori...I love everything you make. You have such a way with putting colors together. Those are the most darling cardigans.

    Love the hummingbird photos too; it's so rare that you see one sitting still.

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  19. ValAugust 25, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Lori you are so so clever and talented. If you were a bird i think you would be a weaver bird x

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  20. a little sparcAugust 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    What a sweet little sweater. I like the color accents on the second one. The little dark gray buttons are so pretty.

    Gorgeous bird photos. Is that a hummingbird? Thanks for commenting on my blog.

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  21. house full of jaysAugust 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Beautiful photos! I adore your baby sweaters - I'm going to look at the pattern right now! I love it in the grey - and with those dark red buttons!

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  22. PhoenixAugust 25, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Lori! I'm always so impressed with how multi-talented you are and how good you are creating things. I hope life is treating you well - I have a few weeks left to go before I go to Yosemite but believe me, I am counting the days!

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  23. Ann Marie DiVecchiaAugust 25, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Lori - These photos are absolutely stunning!!! Even when I am busy, your blog draws me in. I love looking at the world through your lens. Keep up the great work!! ♥

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  24. MisteaAugust 26, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Very cute cardy. Definitely red buttons on the little grey number. Totally adore the striped version.
    Sounds like the perfect book.

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  25. My Farmhouse KitchenAugust 26, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    i love coming to visit you...the sweater is DARLING !!! love the photo of the sweater with the little buttons....

    nice pictures of the hummingbird too...i just bought mine a new feeder...i really enjoy watching them. i planted them a pineapple sage...it was about 4 inches tall and now it is taller than me !!! and i am 5'9". i watered and watched it grow all summer....
    and it is just getting ready to bloom the red flowers that the hummingbirds love !!!!

    happy to stop by today, my friend
    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xx

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  26. gallerydarrowAugust 26, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Your knitting is beautiful Lori, those little sweaters are the sweetest things, well besides that adorable hummingbird, if you added a baby it might just be "cute overload"

    xxoo Ro

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  27. DianaAugust 26, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Lori, these are so beautiful!

    Thank you for checking up on me...all is well here. 38.5 weeks pregnant, and uncomfortable but healthy :-) I was hoping to do some last minute knitting while I wind things down and wait for this little one, but temporary carpal tunnel (pg swelling) has taken that off the table, so I'll just enjoy the fruits of your labor vicariously and dream of what to make in a few weeks.

    I'll keep you posted :-)

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  28. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Just wanted to let you know that I gave you The Versatile Blogger Award today...head over to my place to see what you've won! ;-)

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  29. In the Light of the MoonAugust 27, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I just dyed some cheese clothe to a soft pearl gray..I love love gray..and your sweater makes me wish I was tiny enough to wear it!!I'm voting for the red buttons!!Now that sweet bird picked the most amazing little twig to rest on..I cant help but smile to look at you lovely photos.Hugs,Cat

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  30. Andrea @ little bucklesAugust 27, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I love seeing your photos - both knitting and nature. They go so well together :)

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xoxo lori

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