Currently on the Needles


This is a quick post, I'm still, yes still working on my socks, shawl and the blanket.  Sort of slow going in the knitting and reading in my life.  I'm looking forward to fall when there is more time to focus on my knitting.

My reading is the same, The Interestings has actually become a little interesting.  The beginning for me was slow going but now that I'm more than half way through I like the story.  I have no idea where the story is going but that makes me like reading it all the more!

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. debby emadianJuly 16, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    I'm a bit like you doing small things, a handle for a bag I made ages ago and never finished and little squares for the blanket. It's the perfect small project. Your blanket is coming along beautifully, I love the colours.
    debx

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  2. Kathleen Shaw July 16, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Some pretty knits!

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  3. stephJuly 16, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    really loving that shawl!!! (and of course, the sock colors are great!!!!!)

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  4. AnonymousJuly 16, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Oh my goodness, I love those socks! Where can I get my hands on some of that yarn? xo

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  5. Tracey ~ CloverJuly 16, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    I agree with Steph, I love the shawl and the socks. I really, really love the shawl.

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  6. LisaJuly 16, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Karen, I'm liking the texture / stitch pattern of your new shawl. My AnnaLynn would like those bold stripey socks!

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  7. MonicaJuly 16, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Not much of either going on here. The garden has exploded! I too look forward to fall.

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  8. DiannaJuly 16, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Love the color in the socks. The shawl is going to be gorgeous!

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  9. fjord girlJuly 16, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful pattern in your shawl...great fun stripy socks.

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  10. AnkeJuly 16, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    The shawl has a really interesting pattern and the socks look so fun. Great stripes. :-)

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  11. UnknownJuly 16, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Oh I love the socks!!! And the shawl is divine! I picked up my knitting again (finally) this week and if my headache stays calm I should finish the second sock that's been on the needles for months. A finished pair of socks! Then it's on to beginning the Christmas sock knitting

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  12. Reinventing MotherJuly 16, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Love the shawl color! I am looking for a simple car knit as we will be taking a long drive come September!

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  13. mamasmercantileJuly 16, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    The shawl is a delight, I love the colour will go with anything.

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  14. Melissa Marie July 16, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    I love the colors of the shawl and sock! :)

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  15. DonnaJuly 16, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    The stripes make me happy! And of course, I just love the shawl! Interesting pattern...

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  16. Gracey is not my name....July 16, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Love the stripey socks! The shawl is looking good....

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  17. SarahJuly 16, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Oh I love those stripes! I swear every week after seeing whatever socks you have going to try socks again soon but there is always some other birthday to knit for and not many little children want hand knit socks for their birthday, haha!! But sometime I'll just have to cast on a second project instead of being my crazy one-project-at-a-time self...

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  18. CorrabelleJuly 16, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Your knitting looks so inviting! I love the shawl pattern, and the stripes in those socks :)
    I know what you mean, I sort of bunker down and take my knitting a little more seriously once the weather gets a bit cooler, too.

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  19. Deb J. in UtahJuly 16, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    I love variegated yarn. Seem like everyone is using variegated yarn this week! Enjoy your Wednesday.

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  20. elnsJuly 16, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    I love how you have something bright and stripey and then something neutral in your knitting picture. I think I have a similar theme going on right now. I'm socks and shawl oriented right now. No reading, alas.

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  21. SueJuly 16, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Great socks! I love how the yarn is making such nice, even stripes. Your shawl is looking lovely, too--can't wait to see it when it's finished.

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  22. kjramstackJuly 16, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    The shawl looks like a really fun knit. I've noticed that I've needed to knit more complicated patterns lately to stay interested in a project - unless I'm riding in the car. Then just plain straight knitting works just fine.

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  23. kathy bJuly 16, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    KNitting a como top that is sleeveless.
    Reading …I'm waiting for a book to come in at the library..does that count?

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  24. Erin @ Wild WhispersJuly 16, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Slow going doesn't mean "no going!" I love the stripes on your socks, Karen!

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  25. JanetJuly 16, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Great sock colors and an interesting shawl pattern. My reading has fallen off lately. So many projects, so little time. :-)

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  26. AndriaJuly 16, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Fab stuff you are working on. That cream shawl just calls to me, it is gorgeous.

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  27. Judy S.July 16, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Love both of your projects. I am almost done with Lady Kina and wish I could say the same for my Civil War book. It is SLOW going.

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  28. Kim July 16, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    That shawl is going to be gorgeous.

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  29. AnonymousJuly 16, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    I love the shawl - it's going to be gorgeous! And those stripey socks are awesome.

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  30. MisteaJuly 17, 2014 at 5:42 AM

    Those socks look all kinds of perfect.
    Pretty shawl coming together slowly.

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  31. AnonymousJuly 17, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    As you saw on my blog, it's slow going in my neck of the woods, too.

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  32. CathieJJuly 17, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    I love that sock yarn. It is so rich in color. I am looking forward to watching that shawl grow.

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  33. UnknownJuly 20, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Your socks are going to be gorgeous!

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