Currently on the Needles


I think I might have stunned you!  Not only is there a new book but two new projects on the needles as well.  I seem to have a case of cast on fever.  I love when that happens.  First off the green project is a scarf for my husband.  He loves green and I have two skeins of dark green and one skein of light green of Frog Tree from deep deep deep stash.  Before ravelry stash, I'm guessing :)

Next up is my cotton linen blend project-A Table Runner and I posted yesterday all about it. I'm on the second skein which is the last skein and I predict this knit will be done quickly.

For reading, I am onto a light book titled Between, Georgia by Joshilyn Jackson.  So far so good-the plot is moving quickly and I care about each character and wonder what will happen next, all the important ingredients to a lovely read.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams



Comments

  1. sylviaApril 9, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    thanks for your kind words on my color affection Karen :)
    the green scarf looks perfect, next winter i'll need to make another scarf for my hubby it's been a while since i made him one!
    have a lovely day!

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  2. HeatherApril 9, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Oh I love the green! My favorite color! And a table runner sounds lovely. Happy knitting and reading :-)

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  3. stephApril 9, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    loving that scarf bunches!!!! and of course your casting on like crazy….it's SPRING!!! :)

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverApril 9, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    Pretty projects, green is my husband's favorite too.
    I have a case of cast on fever too, but I keep holding off until I get my scarf finished. Today I am deep in paper work so knitting happened really early this morning.

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  5. ErinApril 9, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful green scarf! I'm casting on too- you just have to get moving on new things in the spring, right?

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  6. UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Oooo I love that green! I wonder if cast-on-itis is a Spring related condition, I've been coming down with it too lol

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  7. AnkeApril 9, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    That is going to be a very nice scarf and I'm looking forward to the table runner reveal. I'm still knitting my Calais shawl, but took a little break from it to knit a hat for somebody. My daughter has me reading Divergent right now. She wouldn't let up, and I'm glad she didn't. It's a pretty decent book.

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  8. CathieJApril 9, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    It seems like you are reading a great book. I must make note of that one. I love your knits. The scarf is a beautiful pattern with great colors. So jealous as I can't knit or crochet at the moment.

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  9. Reinventing MotherApril 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    Love the color!

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  10. AnonymousApril 9, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Love the greens! I'm itching to cast on now that I finished the Shalom. But also should really finish the two WIPs in my basket. Quite a dilemna ;-)

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  11. SarahApril 9, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Two new projects!! They are both really beautiful- I especially love the blue, one of my favorite shades. I am waiting for the library to let me know that Where'd You Go Bernadette is ready for pickup!

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  12. DonnaApril 9, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    So many pretty things right there on the needles. Once I get this current shawl finished the cast on itis will begin! I will have to add that book to my list - you know, the list that always grows but never shrinks because I never read!

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  13. flyingjenApril 9, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    I love the greens you've got going on! How do you keep yarn in your stash for so long? It would be calling my name!

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  14. AnonymousApril 9, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Glad to know that I am not the only one that makes things for the inanimate objects in their home. ;-)

    I made a cozy for my KitchenAid stand mixer that I've never regretted. Very clever idea for the table runner.

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  15. momto5April 9, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    love those greens. that is going to be an awesome scarf

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  16. elizabethApril 9, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    very nice!!!! sounds like a good book too! :)

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  17. UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    I love the beginnings, but don't always love getting to the endings!

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  18. kathy bApril 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    The table runner will be amazing. THe scarf colors are great for a guy.
    Im reading blogs. Im knitting my wrap.
    IM enjoying SPring weather

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  19. azwoolgirlApril 9, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Great projects Karen!

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  20. Kim April 9, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    Love the greens. Might have to check out your book :)

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  21. LisaApril 9, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    Two new projects (well, you did share the table runner yesterday, but still...) and a new book! I have a friend who crocheted a table runner once; I never thought of knitting one. Love those greens!

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  22. debby emadianApril 10, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    Ooh you have got lots going on. Im in a real green mood at the moment, I think it must be something to do with spring.
    I haven't really got any new projects on the needles at the moment. I haven't had much time but I've been customising the bergen cowl that I knitted by adding another layer and still reading the last Anne Tyler novel I picked up. We plan to try and get away for a couple of days at the weekend so hopefully I can finish both.

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  23. MisteaApril 10, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    ooh glad I'm not alone with casting on all the things.
    Those greens are lovely, that will be one pretty scarf.
    Enjoy your reading.

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  24. AnonymousApril 10, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Karen, I needed a change so I started over with a new blog.

    I love the greens! So gorgeous! My crochet project isn't going as well as I'd like. I'm hoping practice does make at least better if not perfect. :-)

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  25. Mama Gone GreenApril 10, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    oooh- I love the green stripes!

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  26. Lady CordeliaApril 10, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    well, as you know I'm not much of a knitter these days.
    But I am re-reading A walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. So funny and educational, too.
    XO

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  27. elnsApril 10, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Oh socks and baby knits are all I can think about right now! No reading. I'm taking a week off and I'm going to try a scifi/fantasy recommendation from a co-worker...

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  28. Judy S.April 10, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Is that scarf a basket weave? Nice colors! I'm still working on a very old UFO and reading Blood and Beauty, about the Borgias. Both have been kind of slow going.

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  29. simply bevApril 10, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Thanks for the book recommendation! I'm finishing up my current book so will put this one on my list!

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  30. elflynApril 10, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Don't your projects look so pretty together! I love the greens together it will be a beautiful scarf.
    Thank so very much for your sweet words of encouragement about my shawl knitting. I'm not sure why I'm finding the idea of charts quite so intimidating :) I'll let you know how I go.
    Have a wonderful week.
    xo

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  31. DiannaApril 11, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    LOVE those shades of green together! Your hubby is going to have an awesome scarf when it is finished! :)

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