practical help and encouragement for homemakers
by Joy Kincaid 32 Comments
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Chrissy88 says
I love the colors.
Joy Kincaid says
So do I!
Andee says
I love your yarn. It is so pretty!
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks, Andee!
Lori ann says
oh that is the prettiest colorway, i really love noro and the sock weight is so lovely. i've made the simple yet effective shawl also, it is easy to wear and so loved, i know you'll love yours too! happy knitting!
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Lori ann!
Leanne Coppola says
Beautiful yarn!! Visiting from Ginny's blog.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you so much for visiting, Leanne!
Sava says
That is such a wonderful color! I've seen a lot of other people using Noro but I have yet to get any for myself. Soon, though!
Joy Kincaid says
I was a bit put off by the price, but I was able to get mine on sale with free shipping. I really love knitting with Noro. I'm sure you'd love it!
Tabitha says
That yarn is BEAUTIFUL Joy! <3
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Tabitha! 🙂
Kathi says
I've never bought it before, but Noro yarn is so pretty. I really like how the colors are coming together.
When my kids were preschoolers, I used Five in a Row with them. They loved the books in the series and I liked the simple projects that went along with them.
Joy Kincaid says
I love Five in a Row, too! I used Before Five in a Row with my oldest when she was little, and it was lovely and simple. Thanks for stopping by, Kathi!
Lisa says
I love those colors too. They are soothing! i enjoyed visiting your blog.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you so much for visiting, Lisa!
Julian says
Thoes colors are beautiful! I crochet blankets and sometimes dishcloths. Id love to learn to make a shawl.
Christina
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Christina! This is my first shawl, and I'm really enjoying the pattern, which is recommended for beginners. I imagine there's probably a simple shawl pattern for crochet out there somewhere…possibly on Ravelry? 🙂
Leah says
That yarn is beautiful! What is the name of the pattern?
I taught myself to knit over 5 years and love it so much. I'm working on a scarf/shawl now. I'm about 80% done with it. Then it will be on to knitting for the new baby due in June! 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Leah! It's Noro Kureyon Sock yarn, and the colorway is #150. I love it, too. The pattern I'm using is the Simple Yet Effective Shawl.
I taught myself to knit about 16 years ago (I made a scarf for my fiance), and then I promptly forgot all about it until a couple of years ago when I decided I really wanted to learn!
Oh, knitting for a new baby is so lovely! ♥
Knitters Notebook says
Love the colors in your yarn beautiful!! Your knitting is so nice too such even stitches 🙂 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you! 🙂
Ellen says
Joy, the yarn colors are beautiful! I love blues and greys, natural colors. They go so well together. Your knitting is so nice and even.
I clicked the link foir the book you mentioned, love it! I never knew such a book existed. certainly something I would love to add to my bookshelf. Have a blessed day, Ellen
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Ellen!
Yes, I love all of Simply Charlotte Mason's books. Several years ago I got their book "Laying Down the Rails" (got it from Homeschool Classifieds), and really love it. I also have their book about planning your school year. When I saw the preschool book, I was really intrigued by it, and so far it has been wonderful.
Hope your day is blessed!
Mrs.Rabe says
Those colors are beautiful!
I need to start a new project or two!
Deanna
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Deanna! I like to have one going so I can work on it while we drive and sometimes while we watch a movie. But it takes awhile for me to finish something!
Amber says
Did you purchase that yarn online? I love it! I'd love to know where you got it and what brand/color it is.
Joy Kincaid says
Yes, I got it at Yarn Country. It's Noro Kureyon Sock yarn, and the colorway is #150. I just checked their website, and it appears to be out of stock. Hope you can find some!
Jennifer says
This is beautiful! Love the colour that you've chosen. I would love to learn how to knit! I have just learned in the last bit to crochet and am enjoying making baby blankets, even though I think our family is a big as it's going to get. I also crochet dish cloths with my 13 year old daughter.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Jennifer! Baby blankets are so sweet, and they make such great gifts. That's wonderful that you and your daughter can crochet together…I am still working on teaching my 13-year-old to knit. I'd like to learn how to make crocheted lace. Maybe someday… 🙂
nicole spring says
Oh I am loving the yarn you chose and your description of it. I havean e-mail half typed up waiting for me to finish and send you. We were visited by the chicken pox…
XOXO
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Nicole! Oh, chicken pox…we haven't had those here yet. I don't look forward to it, especially for my older ones. Don't worry about writing, just take care of your sweet family! ♥