Currently on the Needles


Oh my knitting is fabulous-I am loving each stitch of my shawl I have only three more chart patterns to go but they will go slowly because of the massive amount of stitches on the needles.  The geometric design is interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing this project blocked out!  Wearing this in the early Fall is making me quite happy to think about.  The daydreaming begins.

I finished The Interestings last week and it wasn't that interesting overall.  There were times that the plot was captivating but overall I didn't care for the characters.  So, my new read is a book I picked up while in Hilton Head, who knows how this one will be.  I only just started to read a few days ago so I haven't formed an opinion as of yet.

What's on your needles?

Joining Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. stephJuly 30, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    the shawl is looking GREAT!!!!! and new book title ..... judging a book by its cover, this should be good!!! (I'm with you on the Interestings-----it was interesting enough to finish it, but not interesting enough to rave about it.)

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  2. AnonymousJuly 30, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    I can't wait to see it blocked too! I was thinking the same thing about my shawl last night - seeing the pattern slowly develop is so interesting.

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  3. SarahJuly 30, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    That is going to be so beautiful!! My mom loves that author and I have read a few things by her. Usually sweet reads, I hope it is more of interesting than your last book!

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  4. AnkeJuly 30, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    The shawl is going to look so pretty on you! Maybe with your jeans jacket. ;-) I've finally gotten around to more knitting on my scarf, might actually finish it soon...

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  5. Reinventing MotherJuly 30, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    I'm just in love with pattern!!!

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  6. flyingjenJuly 30, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    I can't wait to see the shawl all blocked! It will be gorgeous. It's a great color. I think that is one thing that I dislike about shawls is the massive amounts of stitches by the time you get to the end of it.

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  7. TannaJuly 30, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    I'd be daydreaming with that shawl on my needles, too! It is going to be wonderful!! I have yarn... and a project!! I'm excited but still not much time to devote yet.... I can see the light at the end of the tunnel... I think. Hope it's not a train. hee hee. blessings ~ tanna

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  8. mamasmercantileJuly 30, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Simply stunning a truly delightful shawl.

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  9. LisaJuly 30, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Nice progress, Karen. :) Please don't wish fall upon us just yet! We were talking just yesterday about there still be almost two months of summer left! Fall is my favorite season, though...yes, pull out the wool! But. not. yet. Too many days to enjoy at the river still! :) Sorry about your last book; hope the new one is a little more interesting. xo Lisa ;)

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  10. Erin @ Wild WhispersJuly 30, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Your shawl looks like my baby blanket from when I was a kid! (I may have said that last week too!) Is it as soft and cozy as it looks?

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  11. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    The shawl is looking great! I can't wait to see it finished.

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  12. AndeeJuly 30, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Your shawl looks so pretty!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 30, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Love that shawl pattern and the colour you chose is great! Can't wait to see it done – it's going to be gorgeous!

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  14. Tracey ~ CloverJuly 30, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    I love your shawl, oh yes, I really do. Now please let me know about the book because I am very close to ordering a copy myself.

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  15. RosemaryJuly 30, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Oooh I like that pattern, and it looks like the edging is going to be fun! :)

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  16. AndriaJuly 30, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Your shawl is looking lovely. I am quite captivated by the yarn.

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  17. DonnaJuly 30, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    That looks like a very interesting shawl! Can't wait to see it blocked out.

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  18. Melissa Marie July 30, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    I really love the shawl! The color is beautiful and it will be perfect for fall. Can't wait to see the finished project! :)

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  19. JanetJuly 30, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Your shawl is going to be so, so pretty. I'm still searching for the right pattern to go with my TdF yarn.

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  20. sylviaJuly 30, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    You are my shawl knitting heroine!!! And the book sounds good too. No knitting here, but I'm reading The Rosie Project and loving it so far!

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  21. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    it's knitting up beautifully, looking forward to seeing how it blocks out

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  22. michelle gdJuly 30, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    nothing on my needles. i just stop by to admire what's on yours ;)

    but wait…actually i do have something on my needles! a blue cowl that i started knitting last fall! eep. maybe i can get that finished to enjoy this coming winter...

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  23. Judy S.July 30, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Gosh, you are really whipping that shawl out quickly! It's going to be very nice, and practical also. I'm working on a bonnet for Stella and reading The Vacationers. It's quite good.

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  24. Kim July 30, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    The shawl is beautiful Karen. On my needles, I just cast off the hitchhiker, and now knitting up some jar cozies for my swap gift :)

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  25. Deb J. in UtahJuly 30, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    I really love the shawl! So beautiful! Will be anxious to hear how you like your book. Have a good week.

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  26. CathieJJuly 31, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful shawl. I can't wait to see it blocked. The pattern looks quite interesting. As for The Interestings, I have heard so many mixed reviews about it. I hope you are enjoying your next book.

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  27. fjord girlJuly 31, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful pattern and yarn Karen- there is something so pretty with neutrals ( this coming from some one who has to color everything in sight...he.he.)

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  28. Mama Gone GreenJuly 31, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Funny that The Interesting was not interesting. hehe. I have not been knitting much at all lately-- too hot out here. Hope to sneak some in this weekend though-- I am overdue for a baby present!

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  29. margeneJuly 31, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    I found The Interesting very uninteresting, too. What was all that hype over, anyway? Your shawl looks fun and very interesting! The shawl I'm knitting has all sorts of fun things going on and I'm rather taken with a new book, Hunting and Gathering.

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  30. kathy bJuly 31, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Just finished Reading ON FIRE> It was very good

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  31. DiannaJuly 31, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Looking forward to seeing that gorgeous shawl! Hugs!

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  32. Reginas CottageAugust 1, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    i love the shawl! the pattern looks interesting
    have a lovely weekend,
    regina

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  33. CloudberryAugust 1, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Oh, I'm looking forward to see the finished shawl!!

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