Yarn Along

I've been on a knitting roll now that school is out for summer.

I have had less running around and work is manageable right now, so the needles have been clicking away. I finished up the Clockwork Shawl. I chose this pattern to knit for the Arrow Acres Summer KAL. I'm running the knit-a-long and thought it would be fun to participate. The rules were to knit something "summery" which basically meant anything that is not a heavy sweater or gigantic woolen blanket. Shawls, socks, etc...

I knitted this shawl using yarn from Marigold Jen. I purchased it at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival this year. 

We had a few cool days and I actually got to wear it a bit with a t-shirt. Love how light it is!

I also decided to be a little more prepared with my Christmas gift knitting this year.

So I casted on another Samen shawl.

I'm calling this my Noah's Ark shawl. The shawl is a combination of yarns held two together throughout. All yarn was from my stash and the list of fibers is long!

This shawl contains:

Alpaca sock yarn by Cascade

hand dyed alpaca yarn (dyed by Liz)

merino MadelinTosh dk

Anzula squishy merion/silk

Shibui pebble merino/silk

Fiber mill yarn: silk, baby camel, yak

Now i have to block it and put it away until Christmas. Hopefully I'll remember where I put it!

I'm reading The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. It's a surprising book because it's nothing like I had expected. I'm just about done and curious to see how it ends.

Joining in with Ginny again this week for the yarn along!

Yarn Along- Summer Knitting

My clockwork shawl is growing!! I'm on the second part and it's now too hard to spread out on my needles to take a good picture. That means I'm almost at the end! I am knitting this shawl using sock yarn I bought at Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival from Marigold Jen. 

Fun and bouncy, happy colors and a joy to knit!

This is my project for the Arrow Acres Summer KAL 2015.

 Have you casted on yet? It runs through August 31st. Prizes are rolling in!!!

Ravelry Notes: Clockwork Shawl

Half way through the book, Shotgun Lovesongs. Loving it. I can picture it as a movie. I said it here first...so in a few years when it's released you'll say, hey I remember that alpaca girl saying that it would be a good movie! Just sayin....

My summer knitting class schedule is out! People are signing up like crazy so reserve now for your spot. My lessons will be on Mondays throughout the summer.

Info can be found by clicking here.

Joining in with Ginny for the Yarn Along.

Hop on over there for lots of inspiration and beautiful knitting.

Yarn Along - Summer KAL Clockwork Shawl

Happy Yarn Along Day

As part of the Arrow Acres Farm Summer KAL, I am making the Clockwork shawl by Stephen West.

Fun, quick, light, colorful...summer! Join us for the summer knit-along and you can win some prizes!

Find us on our Ravelry group page.

I am knitting with some sock yarn that I bought at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival this year.

It's silk and merino and a tiny bit of nylon. Hopefully it won't be too hot and I can wear it on summer nights with a tank and shorts or jeans.

I am reading Shotgun Lovesongs right now. It's told from the point of views from all the characters. All grew up in the midwest on farms. Now they are adults and all leading different lives but still connected. So far it's great! 

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things for the weekly Yarn Along

Arrow Acres Summer KAL 2015

Hello!!!!!!

Have you heard? We are having an Arrow Acres Knit Along for Summer!

I know some people slow down in the summer when it comes to knitting and crocheting.

But we don't around here! So in an attempt to create some summer fun, please join us in our knit along.

The rules: Knit or crochet something "summery" or light. Basically, anything that is not a giant wool sweater or blanket. Shawls, lace, cowls, socks....really anything. Post pictures and chat in our ravelry group page.  Cast on began June 1st. Finish up by August 31st. Post a finished object picture and use tag ArrowAcresSummerKAL to be eligible for prizes.

We have some fun prizes lined up for you. Handmade by fellow knitters and crafters, some awesome skeins of yarn and more. If you would like to promote your business and donate to the give-aways let me know! It's a great way to get some exposure and promote yourself.

You can also play along on Instagram. Just use #arrowacressummerkal We'll find you!

Here's what I am making....

Clockwork by Stephen West.

Hope you join in the fun!!!!!

-Leanne