Every week, when I take my Yarn Along picture, Liam shadows me. I snap a picture of the yarn, and then have to take one of Liam. The yarn, "now me!" This week, I figured I'd combine the two, and give you a modeled shot. This is the face you get when you ask Liam, "Where's your smile," and he answers, "Right here!" Sometimes it's difficult not to spend all day kissing his face.
After the slog of paper writing (the big one is finished, although I still have two little ones to do up this week), I needed a bit of brain candy. Buttons and Bones, the latest in a Needlecraft Mystery series I have been enjoying, is just what I needed. Light, but cute, and full of references to handcrafts, which makes me happy.
I'm still working on the Multnomah scarf, and have reached the garter feather and fan lace, which is nice. (I think I may have messed it up, though, so this afternoon I'm going to have to sit down and take a look.) This is my second attempt at the lace, which I find a little frustrating. I seem to have so little time for knitting lately, that I get grumpy if I have to rip back and re-do something. Which is maybe a little silly, since knitting is something I actually like to do.
I think you have one cute little assistant! I have not heard of the knitting books you are reading, but they sound like my kind of reading. Having something light to read is nice after a long day.
Posted by: Tracey | April 06, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Not to state the obvious - but have you got stitch markers after each lace repeat? I found that really helped make this a no-brainer for me.
Posted by: PrairiePoppins | April 06, 2011 at 12:14 PM
What a doll!
That Multnomah pattern looks beautiful.
Posted by: jess | April 06, 2011 at 12:56 PM
cutest assistant ever!
Posted by: amanda | April 06, 2011 at 12:57 PM
What a sweet helper!
Posted by: Erin | April 06, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Cute helper!
And beautiful colour on your scarf.
Posted by: Hege | April 06, 2011 at 11:58 PM
Your little guy is adorable. My Monkey does the same thing, as soon as I take the camera out he proceeds to pose for me. That book looks interesting. I too like books that refers to handcrafts. Can't wait to see your finished shawl.
Posted by: Josee | April 07, 2011 at 11:11 PM