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Baby knits are so forgiving. Knit them too small and they make wonderful gifts, knit them too large and they just get put away a little longer. So shall be the case with this sweater. Intended for Emerson next Winter, it may be a Winter or two after that before she wears it. I had read a few comments on Ravelry about this pattern knitting up a little big. But I was shocked this morning, after weaving in the last end, to realise that the twelve month size I knitted actually fits Cohen. He turns four in two months.

Oh well, like I said, knits for little ones are so forgiving. I enjoyed knitting it and I'm pleased with the result, despite the size. I do believe I will knit it again. Though next time I will aim for it to be a lot smaller and a little longer, by adding an extra fan repeat at the bottom.

In terms of reading this week, Happier At Home is still the first book I reach for when I have a few moments, though those moments have been a bit scarce.

And you? What are you crafting or reading?

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I am currently knitting sleeves for the 'Camilla Babe' sweater from last week and reading 'homegrown & handmade.' It is as practical a book as the title suggests, which I find encouraging. Deborah has a no nonsense approach. There are several recipes that I shall be taking note of. Inspired by the book and the warm days of late, I have been making plans for my Spring garden and dreaming about the chickens promised to me by my husband. However, as he insists that our fences need repairing/replacing first, and as he intends to build the coup himself, the chickens may be some time in coming. I will just have to make do with the book in the mean time.

Have you been knitting or reading lately?

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More difficult to resist than beautiful wool is beautiful wool on sale. The 'Camilla Babe' pattern has been sitting in my Ravelry queue for quite some time. So when noticed this Malabrigo Worsted for half price in the Jelly Wares sale I gave into temptation immediately. It's so soft and lovely. I also love the subtle colour changes. I cast on using the long tail cast on method for the first time. I was apprehensive about it initially. Now I'm a convert.

The pile of books on my bedside table has grown recently to the extent that is has toppled over on occasion. I'm reading and enjoying 'The Right Attitude to Rain' presently, and have quite a lovely collection of books to go on with.

What are you currently reading or knitting?

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Joining in with Ginny's Yarn Along.

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