30 January 2013

-:- yarn along // unbroken and acer cardigan

This week, I finished reading about vegan nutrition and started another nonfiction book called Unbroken. Over Christmas, my MIL recommended it to me and then I read another encouraging review of it here. So I put it on hold at the library and was finally able to pick it up earlier this week.


I'm not terribly far into it, but I already think it's really well written and engaging. The preface is two pages long and after I read it, I was hooked. The author is such an amazing storyteller - and from what I gather, this is a really wonderful story to be told. It's about the incredible life of an Olympic runner and WWII vet named Louie. And in addition to loving the book itself, I also love that he and my dog share their name. Bonus points there.



I'm still trucking along on my cardigan. I had to rip out the entire left side after it was almost completely finished. I wasn't paying attention and missed a cable - but in my defense, I was watching the most recent episode of Downton Abbey, which put my in a state of emotional turmoil and kept me from focusing on what I was doing. Did any of you see it?

xox

(Joining Ginny at Small Things for her weekly Yarn Along.)
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27 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I adore your cardigan, I love the colour, the cables, everything - Beautiful.
    I think I am going to have to check out this Downton Abbey, so many people mentioning it these days!
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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Thank you - I'm a big fan! Let me know how you like it!

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  2. stephJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    everything about your cardi is wonderful!!!!

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  3. flyingjenJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    You've just been trucking along with that cardigan. It looks great and you've made good progress considering you had to start the left side over. My parents have that book and I've been meaning to borrow it from them, but my pile of books is too big right now. I cancelled my netflix when the kid was born, but I'm going to re-up so I can watch Downtown Abbey on my ipad. Can't wati, I've heard lots of good things about it.

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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      Oh I know - I need something like a ravelry queue for my books - I'm starting to lose track! I *think* you might be able to find Downton on hulu too - and once you're caught up, the most current season is on the PBS website.

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  4. JulieJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I think we have the same couch! Also- I haven't seen a single episode of Downton Abbey. Is it worth all the hype?

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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:24 PM

      How funny! Ikea? I really like Downton Abbey - definitely worth checking out. I don't know anyone has seen it and doesn't like it! Let me know what you think! :)

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  5. karenJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    oh no, you missed a cable? don't you hate that? I'm glad you caught it before it was sewn and blocked. You are nearly done, can't wait to see the finished sweater!

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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:25 PM

      Totally hate it! I almost didn't rip it back...but decided that would be a silly decision in the long run. :)

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  6. Lori annJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    beautiful knitting, lovely cabling! i still haven't seen that show, am about to remedy it soon!

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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:26 PM

      Thank you! Have fun with Downton - I love it!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Downton is to blame for messing up a set up of booties, but they are so small I just frogged them (again) and determined no more knitting while watching Downton - a promise I'll keep until next week.

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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:28 PM

      I'm glad I'm not the only one being distracted by Downton! Maybe we just need to knit some super simple washcloths (or something) while we watch, instead of our usual projects...

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  8. Kim January 30, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    So sorry about your sleeve, I hate it when stuff like that happens. Downtown Abby, nope, not a fan...although have never seen it, so maybe I could be :)

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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:29 PM

      Thanks - hopefully I'll bounce back quickly. :) Oh, I love it - and wasn't sure I would before I started watching!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    The linked-chain cabling on your sweater is really neat, and YES I did see the last episode of Downton and was frankly shocked! Couldn't believe it!

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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      I know! I couldn't believe it either. I was such a hot mess, too - Mr. came into the room while I was watching and asked what was wrong with me! :)

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  10. Darn Knit AnywayJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    I just read Unbroken too! I LOVED it! Acer is on my list this year.

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    1. tessJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:32 PM

      Awesome! Another great review - I love it! Acer is a great knit - you'll have fun with it for sure!

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  11. Lisa UotinenJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    My husband read Unbroken and thought it was excellent. Your blog is lovely! I'm looking forward to checking back here from time to time. and thank you so much for your kind words in my comments!

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    1. tessFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:30 PM

      I'm so glad to hear it! I'll definitely be stopping by your space too! :)

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I've heard very good things about that book. Glad you're enjoying it.

    Can't wait to see the Acer when it's done.

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  13. house full of jaysJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    That episode was very distracting and upsetting! Sad about the frogging, though!

    Haha, I think we have the same couch! I took my yarn along photo there as well. ;)

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    1. tessFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:31 PM

      Oh my gosh, it was, wasn't it? And I went back to re-read your post after you mentioned your couch - you're totally right! It has to be the same one! Did you see Julie's comment above? She thinks she has the same one too! :)

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    2. house full of jaysFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:48 PM

      Haha, I keep spying that couch fabric on blogs - make me feel like I have a fashionable sofa. ;)

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