Oh, this book! I was able to watch Call the Midwife on PBS which was great! When I found out that the show was based upon books written by Jennifer Worth, I decided that I wanted to read them. At some point, there will be a boxed set of three of her books coming out, but I decided that I didn't want to wait. I ordered the first one (originally called Call the Midwife but apparently now just The Midwife) and it was excellent! There are parts of the book that are not for the faint of heart, but this is an excellently written story of a midwife serving the poor in England in the 1950's.
I have am nearly done with Button's hat and could easily finish it, but I want to bring it to our Knit Night on Thursday to see how it is supposed to be completed properly. The little ones and I have been making these tiny yarn pumpkins and apples this week, which has been fun. I am going to be learning how to make a pretty lace wrap on Thursday! More on that later!
What are you knitting and reading?
very nice! I am re-reading some M. L'Engle... on swiftly tilting planet currently... :)
ReplyDeletethose little pumpkins are so sweet my daughter would love to make those, thanks for the inspiration x
ReplyDeletegood luck on the lace wrap! Sounds like a fun knit :)
ReplyDeletethe book sounds good. and you apples and pumpkins are super cute. good luck with finishing up the hat tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYor yarn pumpkins are lovely and Call the Midwife I just ordered. Tanks for the recommend
ReplyDeleteLove this little pumpkins. Something for my little ones to do with yarn : ) This is my first time visiting your blog, thanks for the great idea. Tricia @ CrunchyCatholicMomma.blogspot
ReplyDeleteThe little pumpkins are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI just started reading this book this week as well. I am thoroughly enjoying it!
Cute pumpkins! Good luck with your hat, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteThose pumpkins are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI loved that show and really want to read the books, too. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Cute pumpkins and apples! How young do you think a child can be and make those? My son is 4.
ReplyDeleteHi Kerri! I think that your son could do it with help from you. The tricky part is the pipe cleaner step.
ReplyDeleteI caught a few episodes of the pbs version but my life and their schedule are just not working out, I think I grab the book. Thanks for the suggestion. Those pumpkins are cute, I have a small cornucopia on our kitchen table with one tiny pumpkin/gourd in it. My husband keeps calling it a horn of not much, I think it needs some yarn pumpkins and apples. Thank you for posting them.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read that book, it's on my wish list for Christmas, and those pumpkins! - so cute.
ReplyDeleteI now want to get my hands on The Midwife. I enjoyed the first "Call the Midwives" series.
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