Currently on the Needles


As promised, I cast on my new socks over the past weekend, still toying with the idea of keeping the ribbing going down the leg of the sock, or not...can't decide yet.  Love the color repetition!  I also finished my shawl and posted yesterday. I am thrilled with how the shawl turned out :)

I am reading The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer and I needed two chapters read to get into the story line.  So far it's okay, I'm hoping that I will become more engaged with the characters and the plot.  Still early days though.  I also picked up the new issues of Vegetarian Time and the Yoga Journal for something to flip through while ignoring the heat wave we are having here in PA.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. mamasmercantileJuly 2, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Beautiful colour combination.

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverJuly 2, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    I love the color combo too Karen. I was playing around on Ravelry yesterday looking at sock patterns, I really need to cast on a pair since I am a little tired of dish cloths [the cotton is starting to hurt my hands].

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  3. AnonymousJuly 2, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    I love the stripes! What fun socks they will be.

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  4. stephJuly 2, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    great colors on the socks!! no shawl on the needles, yet?????!!!! :)

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  5. JacquiJuly 2, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Love these colours - and your scarf is beautiful - hope you find some cool moments xx

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  6. AnonymousJuly 2, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    I LOVE the name of that yarn. It is soooo the colors of the Maleficent that I remember from Disney's Sleeping Beauty.

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  7. Lisa UotinenJuly 2, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I also picked up Yoga Journal at my library, although it's a back issue, just thumbing though it is relaxing! I also want to check out The Interestings.

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  8. Reinventing MotherJuly 2, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Oh your shawl is gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see what you do with the socks.:)

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  9. DonnaJuly 2, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Great sock yarn Karen! I love the stripes. I would only do the ribbing for a little while, then do stockinette.

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  10. UnknownJuly 2, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    I love the sock yarn!!!! Beautiful. I am almost finished with The Interestings. It took me a few chapters to really get into it....but now I am flying through it and don't want it to end!

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  11. AlisaJuly 2, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    What fun socks! The perfect summer knit......although I am sure I will see another shawl on your needles very soon! ;)

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  12. Melissa Marie July 2, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    The sock looks great! Congratulations on finishing the shawl it looks beautiful! :)

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  13. SarahJuly 2, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Lovely colors! Heat wave here too but I just saw an incredible lightning flash so maybe we'll at least get some thunderstorms...

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  14. HeatherJuly 2, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    I love the color of the socks! And I think ribbing all the way down would be really pretty!

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  15. kathy bJuly 2, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    I am still in awe of the shawl. Interestings……must look it up

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  16. flyingjenJuly 2, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Great stripey colors. I hope my sick yarn does that.

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  17. Shirley-AnnJuly 2, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    What fun colors! I think ribbing all the way down would be great :)

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  18. StephanieJuly 2, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I'm loving the way that yarn self-stripes. Great colors too. Ribbing all the way down would look great! Happy knitting!

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  19. DesertSnowdropJuly 2, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Love that color combo! The black just really turns on the other colors. That shawl......WOW! It turned out lovely!
    I just moved from the MD/wash/Balti corridor to the heart of Texas 2 years ago and I miss that area so much. Eventually , planning on getting back up to the NE! I know those humid and hot days up there are to day from! Stay cool!

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  20. elnsJuly 2, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    That is really great sock yarn! I can't wait to see the whole sock knit up. Knowing how fast things fly off your needles that won't be long now. Lately I've just been reading bits of The Atlantic when I get a chance. However those bits keep me content :)

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  21. CathieJJuly 2, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    What a beautiful yarn. I have heard mixed reviews on the Interestings. I am not sure it is a book I want to read. Would love to hear what you think of it when you are finished.

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  22. sylviaJuly 2, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    I'm a bit envious of your heat wave! Happy summer reading and knitting to you, Karen!

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  23. Kim July 2, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Loving the colours Karen.

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  24. DebbieJuly 2, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    I love the colours of that yarn.

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  25. Judy S.July 2, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Those are going to be fun socks! I just started Lady Kina and am reading a book about the Civil War for book club and it's very slow going.

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  26. Erin @ Wild WhispersJuly 2, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    I love the socks and the shawl, Karen! Beautiful!

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  27. JanetJuly 3, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    I love the stripe colors in your sock. I'm flying through a plain sock while watching soccer.

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  28. sallyJuly 3, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Lovely socks, great colours (:

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  29. AnkeJuly 3, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Love the self striping yarn! The colors in your yarn are really pretty!

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  30. debby emadianJuly 4, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    It still amazes me how that sock yarn works. Continuing the rib does make a nice snug sock. Happy July 4th, I hope that you keep nice and cool.
    debx

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