Currently on the Needles


Oh my needles are flying, well, at least to me they are flying.  I finished my table runner, thank you for all the lovely compliments.  I have returned to my gloves and as you can see, I've completed the thumb gusset and two fingers.  I believe I'll be casting on the other hand tonight.  Finger knitting goes very fast.

I'm nearly finished with Between, Georgia and I'm loving every minute I'm reading it.  The story is fast pace and I have no idea what will happen and that makes me want to read a bit more.  The book is an easy light read and I recommend it.  I also have my Mary Oliver book that was a gift from my daughter over Christmas.  Since it's poetry month, I've been reading bits here and there.

Deborah over at Square Grannie gave a wonderful review of David Copperfield so I've downloaded the book on my ipad that that will be my read during the day.  I'm assuming that this book will take me quite a while, and that's fine.  I have only read three of his novels:  A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations.  I'm looking forward to adding another title to my list.

What are reading and knitting this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. stephApril 16, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    wow. you are flying through the projects...and the books!!! gotta go see the runner---somehow i missed that post. oops. !!!!

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  2. AnonymousApril 16, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Ohhhh fingers! I have yet to tackle fingers. So far only fingerless mitts and mitts. You've inspired me though, maybe I'll give it a try, your gloves are beautiful!

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverApril 16, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    You are always so busy Karen and the prettiest knits come off your needles.

    I haven't read David Copperfield either, might have to give it a go.

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  4. AnonymousApril 16, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    I haven't read much Dickens but I want to read more... I'll have to check what I have on my nook.
    Your needles sure are flying!

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  5. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Love the mitts!!! I tried to take One Thousand Mornings out of the library (again) yesterday but someone else had gotten it before me. I suppose I should buy myself a copy. I check it out of the library so much!!

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  6. ErinApril 16, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful work as usual! Gloves with fingers are one thing I haven't tackled yet. I really love the cables on yours.

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  7. AnkeApril 16, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Knitting actual gloves is something I've never attempted. Your's are looking really pretty, the cable detail is fantastic!

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  8. JanetApril 16, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Your gloves are such a gorgeous color and I love the cables. I'll need to add Between, Georgia to my list.

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  9. DonnaApril 16, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Your needles really are flying! You are inspiring my friend.

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  10. michelle gdApril 16, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    i must check out that novel!!
    loooove mary oliver.
    i'm reading the hours by michael cunningham (so good).
    and those gloves look lovely :)

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  11. flyingjenApril 16, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Oh, actual fingers! That looks kind of tedious...all that small knitting on dpn!

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  12. DebbieApril 16, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    I read David Copperfield in 5th or 6th grade for a book report. I remember that I enjoyed it but I don't remember the details....maybe it is time to put it on the list for a re-read! I love Mary Oliver!

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  13. CathieJApril 16, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Great gloves. I am not sure I ever want to tackle fingers. I will have to add Between, Georgia to my reading list.

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  14. mamasmercantileApril 16, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    The gloves are beautiful, I love the pattern.

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  15. SarahApril 16, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Wow, your projects are flying by! I've never read David Copperfield but I have enjoyed others by Dickens so I bet it'll be a good read!

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  16. AmandaApril 16, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Happy knitting and happy reading! lovely gloves, though I hope you wont have to use them soon!

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  17. Erin @ Wild WhispersApril 16, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Great work! I hate finger knitting... too fiddly! *Says the woman currently knitting fingering weight fair isle mittens... ahhh hahahaha!*

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  18. Gracey is not my name....April 16, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Love the color....they are looking really good

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  19. momto5April 16, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    i have never been brave enough to do an actual set of gloves. yours look fabulous!

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  20. elnsApril 16, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    How did I miss your FO table runner? It's gorgeous! I've never done gloves, fancy pants! Your needles are on fire for sure! It's funny that I have been all about procuring ebooks for me and The Kid and David Copperfield completely went over my head. Good idea, but I'm going to go Great Expectations ... maybe this summer when I catch up with my other lengthy list!

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  21. Deborah HamiltonApril 16, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    I've never made gloves, only mittens. I've always been intimidated by the fingers. Your yarn color is really pretty. You are going to enjoy David Copperfield.

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  22. EmilyApril 16, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Is that the knotty pattern? Yours are looking great!

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  23. debby emadianApril 16, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Your gloves are beautiful. Lovely colour and the pattern is amazing...love them.

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  24. SueApril 16, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Gosh, Karen, *gloves*! You really are a knitting guru. I love the color you chose, and the pattern is really beautiful. I haven't read any Charles Dickens. I'll have to put him on my list.

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  25. kathy bApril 16, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    Knitting the wrap. but starting something new too…don't know what yet …
    I need a new book to download! Something up beat

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  26. Lori annApril 16, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    wow what pretty gloves karen! that is one of my favorite m.o. books :)

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  27. Kim April 17, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    Such gorgeous gloves. You are always knitting up wonderful things.

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  28. Judy S.April 17, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Are gloves hard? I've only done mittens. Still slogging through Blood and Beauty but slipped in a Sara Paretsky mystery.

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  29. Mama Gone GreenApril 17, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    your gloves are looking great! I feel like I wouldn't have the patience to knit gloves.. I would probably get bored around the 3rd finger and let them sit forever! I do that sometimes with stuffed animals.. knit the body and then avoid the legs!!

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  30. annieApril 17, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Did you read Gods in Alabama, also by Joshlyn Jackson? It was also very good and had a twist at the end that I did not see coming.

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  31. Annie CholewaApril 17, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    I've been frogging not knitting, and I'm still reading last month's book.

    The gloves are going to look fabulous when you're done :)

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  32. simonaApril 18, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I keep saying this, but I am always impressed by your knitting skills!
    I'm not reading the book, so I know it's not the same, but I am in the middle of watching Great Expectations (since you mentioned that book). I started it one night when my hubby wasn't around, and now I just don't seem to get to finish watching the rest of it since he's really not into those kind of movies :)

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