Yarn Along


I am still reading Water for Elephants.  I am find it interesting especially since my son really enjoyed the book.  We frequently have similar tastes in novels.  I was doubting the similarity when I first started reading and then last night the plot thickened! So I must say it is too soon to give an opinion, I need to finish the book!  On my needles is my cardigan which I just blogged about here. The progress is slow and I am getting a little impatient to have it finished. I am also working on a scarf but will post about it tomorrow if I do not rip it out first.  I am feeling quite wishy washy about whether I want to continue knitting.

Today I have a lot of errands to run.  They should not take me long to do.  All of the regular tennis matches are finished.  Now it is just practices the next two weeks for district play offs.  May is such a busy month with tennis, prom, and end of the year banquets at the school.  It always flies by!

Joining Ginny for her Yarn Along.




Comments

  1. Bending BirchesMay 4, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I LOVED water for elephants....I think I read it in 2 sittings!

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  2. JarkaMay 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    water for elephants is on my "to read" list :) good luck with finishing your project :)

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverMay 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I really need to place a book order and get that book. I have heard it is really good and I'm glad you are enjoying it.

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  4. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Wow! What a great sweater pattern. I love the colorway you chose.

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  5. CrystalMay 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I love this sweater :) Can't wait to see it when it's done!

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  6. ErinMay 4, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    can't wait to see the finished sweater!

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  7. KristiMay 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    neat sweater! They are always such long knits! I've heard great things about that book and it is in my queue to read!

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  8. Sarah JaneMay 4, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Prom! Oh my.

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  9. amanda {the habit of being}May 4, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    i loved that book! i bet by the end you'll feel the same way ;-)

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  10. house full of jaysMay 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I think it's about time I read that book - I've had it in my queue for a few years now!
    Your cardigan looks beautiful! You are such speedy knitter I'm sure you'll have it done it no time!

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  11. Pumpkin Pie BabyMay 4, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Hang in there with your sweater! I read your other post about it and I do think small gauge sweaters are the way to go, even if they are a bit slow going.

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  12. MJMay 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Loved Water for Elephants too. Will you see the movie when you are finished with the book? I enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised.

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  13. Tonya GunnMay 5, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    This book has been on my reading list too and thanks for the nudge.
    Warm wishes, Tonya

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  14. Mama Gone GreenMay 5, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I absolutely LOVED water for elephants. Enjoy!

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