Finishing something is, in my experience, a complete rush - followed almost immediately by the need to create more. Within moments of packing this little sweater up for it's intended recipient, I cast on another in limited edition malabrigo sock. It's been a long time since I have actually finished a knitting project, so this one nailed me right between the eyes. There are many aspects to what fuels my knitting passion - selecting yarn and patterns, casting on, moving through the pattern and then finishing and blocking. Blocking may be the hardest part. I know everything looks better blocked, but doesn't it sometimes seem like it takes forever? But really, finishing something completely, blocked and photographed and given away - that's what does it. Oh, I love that part. Ravelry notes for this little beauty can be found here. I will definitely knit this sweater again.
In book news, I finished up "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand last weekend. Really an excellent read. I'm not sure I'll want to see the movie, but I'm glad I read the book. Before that I read Lois Lowry's "The Giver," a book everyone seemed to have read growing up but I never did. I requested Elizabeth Esther's book "Girl at the Edge of the World" through our library and it should be along shortly. Apparently this is my year for reading spiritual memoirs. And recently published books. My husband has been wanting to read "The Skeleton Crew" by Deborah Halber and it sounded interesting to me as well, so we borrowed the audiobook and are listening together. A little survival, a little futuristic utopia, a little spiritual memoir, a little who-dunnit. Yep, that sums up my interests nicely. All that's missing is homeschool reference and I think we're good.
{Ordinarily I would be linking up with Ginny today over at Small Things, but due to recent events I am not sure she will be blogging today. I hope you join with me in praying for Sarah's family as well as Ginny as she walks through the grief of losing such a dear friend.}
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i read UNBROKEN a few years ago and really loved it. didn't know they were making a movie!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sweater! We're praying for Sarah and her family here too.
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is beautiful! It looks adorable on your little girl! :)
ReplyDeleteDarling sweater! Rosemary is the perfect model in that adorable top/dress she's wearing. I wouldn't have thought to put little purple buttons on the gray but it's perfect! I'm knitting a baby sweater for a friend too but.... my Rosie is too big to model a 0-3 mo size, alas!
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is beautiful! I love the purple buttons!!
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Setelah balapan mengecewakan di Assen, Lorenzo menebusnya dengan peringkat tiga besar di dua balapan terakhir. Di Jerman, pebalap Spanyol itu naik podium ketiga dan di Indianapolis, ia tampil sebagai runner-up.
Momentum positif bakal coba dilanjutkan Lorenzo di Brno pada akhir pekan ini. Menurut dia, karakteristik Sirkuit Masaryk lebih cocok dengan Yamaha.
"Aku rasa Brno bisa jadi bagus untuk kami seperti di Mugello atau Montmelo (Catalunya)," kata Lorenzo.
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Tom Watson Ingin Tiger Woods Jujur Dengan Kondisinya
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Dalam sebuah event di Gleneagles, Woods gagal lolos ototmatis ke babak utama, setelah menghabiskan musim ini dengan pemulihan dari operasi punggung dan berjuang untuk mendapatkan performa terbaiknya.
Sebelumnya, Watson mengisyaratkan jika pemenang 14 kejuaraan utama itu bakal menjadi wildcard otomatis. Akan tetapi mundurnya Woods di tengah ajang WGC-Bridgestone Invitational beberapa waktu lalu dan kehilangan di US PGA Championship, membuat Watson ragu dengan Woods, dan dia hanya bisa menanti pengakuan jujur dari Woods.
"Jawaban hanya bisa datang dari Tiger. Saya yakin dia akan memberi kami jawaban yang jujur," ucap Watson.
"Pertanyaan terbesar adalah kesehatan dan selanjutnya adalah bagaimana dia bermain. Apakah punggungnya memungkinkannya untuk melakukan ayunan yang dibutuhkannya untuk kembali ke bentuk terbaiknya?"
Kapten tim AS untuk kali kedua yang saat ini berusia 64 tahun itu harus mengumumkan tiga pilihan wildcard-nya pada 3 September mendatang.
Wilshere Terkesan dengan Debut Welbeck
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Wilshere terkesan karena Welbeck sudah bermain dengan sangat fantastis di Emirates Stadium dan hampir saja mencetak gol. Ia pun semakin yakin bahwa gol akan segera hadir dari kaki Welbeck.
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Buffon: Unfair of Roma to criticise referee Rocchi
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The official awarded the Bianconeri two penalties during the game in Turin - both of which were converted by Carlos Tevez - while he also failed to notice that Arturo Vidal was standing in an offside position in front of Giallorossi goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski for Leonardo Bonucci's late winner.
Both Rudi Garcia and Francesco Totti blasted Rocchi after the game but Buffon felt that the criticism was unjustified and was more interested in praising Roma for a fine performance.
"You cannot question the ability of a referee of as much experience as Rocchi," the Italy shot-stopper told Sky Sport Italia.
"I believe that there is no longer much to choose between Roma and ourselves. It was a great game, a match of many incredible swings."
Tevez in line for Argentina recall – Martino
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The forward last featured for his country three years ago and has not played since a substitute appearance in the 2011 Copa America quarter-final, which Argentina lost on penalties to eventual champions Uruguay.
The 30-year-old has been in fine form this season, netting six goals in as many appearances for the Turin giants, but was still not included in Martino's party to take on Brazil and Hong Kong in upcoming friendlies.
"Tevez's absence draws attention as it has done for two or three years," Martino told reporters.
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'Great' De Gea won the game for Manchester United - Van Gaal
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The Spaniard kept out Leighton Baines's first-half penalty at Old Trafford before producing a string of stunning saves in the dying moments as the Red Devils held on to secure a second successive victory for the first time under Van Gaal.
Radamel Falcao scored the all-important goal, his 62nd-minute strike coming after Steven Naismith had cancelled out Angel Di Maria's opener.
But it was De Gea drawing plaudits from Van Gaal, who told BT Sport: "When you save a penalty and make three magnificent saves in the dying minutes, you are great. We won the game because of that."
Schalke star Draxler out until the new year
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Draxler did not even last a minute of the Bundesliga clash, limping off after seemingly aggravating the injury he first suffered playing for Germany at the start of September and had been nursing since.
And Schalke general manager Horst Heldt does not believe the 21-year-old will be back in action until 2015.
"He was again injured and it looks like a serious muscle injury," he said. "I do not expect Julian to play any more in this first half of the season."
Head coach Roberto Di Matteo admitted after the match that Draxler's injury was a bitter blow to his side's hopes of fighting for the top four in the Bundesliga.
Redknapp laments 'soft' Hazard penalty decision
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Redknapp's side looked on course to pick up a hard-fought Premier League point at Stamford Bridge after Charlie Austin's fifth league goal of the campaign had cancelled out Oscar's 32nd-minute opener.
However, Eden Hazard's late spot-kick ensured the league leaders a win after the Belgium international was bundled over by Eduardo Vargas.
While Redknapp refused to point the finger at referee Mike Jones or Hazard, the QPR boss did lament the decision.
"Again today, we've worked hard against the best team in the country," he said. "I was pleased with everything, just disappointed. I'm not saying it's not a penalty, I just felt it was a soft penalty.
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Griezmann: I'm adapting well at Atletico
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Griezmann has endured a slow start to his career in the Spanish capital since joining the Liga champions from Real Sociedad during the close-season.
But the France international opened his league account for his new club with a brace on Saturday, before Mario Mandzukic and substitute Raul Garcia closed out a win that moves Diego Simeone's team on to 23 points and firmly into the congested early title race.
"I knew I had to change some things when I came here and so I'm doing everything to do that," Griezmann was quoted as saying by AS.
"We always give everything at the Vicente Calderon and the supporters help us reach a higher level."
Sterling wants to stay at Liverpool for long time
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Leading Agen Bola indo11.com highlighted, Raheem Sterling expresses his desire to stay at Liverpool for a long time, despite reported interest from Real Madrid.
Sterling said: "I am happy to be here for as long as possible. Hopefully I can achieve the goals I want to achieve here at Liverpool in years to come. I am just happy to play football at this club for many years to come. The club has spoken to my representatives and hopefully something can be done soon."
He added: "It was pretty difficult - I tried not to watch TV or listen to anything. If I caught sight of a TV and the conversation was about me then I would turn over or turn it down. It was different, the first time I had to deal with anything like that, but I got through it quite well. I tried not to read too much into it.”
Pearson sure Leicester can survive this season
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Nigel Pearson believes his team to show enough attacking intent to suggest that Leicester City can survive in the Premier League after 0-0 draw with Sunderland.
Pearson said: "If the players play in that fashion we'll be fine. We created chances. Things didn't quite go our way but the performance I'm pretty pleased with. It's only our second clean sheet of the season and the margins remain pretty small but I'm happy with the performance.”
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Martinez salutes satisfying Everton victory
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Roberto Martinez regarded Everton's 2-1success over West Ham on Saturday as the "most satisfying" of the season.
Martinez said: "I think it is the most satisfying win we've had this season. You know you've been in a game. It's one of those wins where you get that character and winning personality of the squad. That's what gives me incredible satisfaction. I couldn't be happier with the concentration that we showed, and the way we coped with the disappointment of conceding in such an unfortunate action."
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