Currently on my Needles


Yesterday I posted about my hitofude cardigan, I think I'm going through cardigan knitting withdrawal...As I type this post, I'm wearing it and smiling with sheer joy!  All knitting should be this joyful.  Anyways, I started a Christmas project!  I'm knitting a grey loop cowl, but following the pattern quite loosely.  The yarn is dream in color smooshy that has been in my stash for a while.  This is perfect tv knitting.

My reading is the same, The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert.  Overall I do like the novel but as you know I read at night and sometimes I'm tired and  -poof- I'm asleep.  I think I need to read this during the day so I get engrossed and stay awake.

What are you reading and knitting this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. AnkeOctober 1, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    I like that pattern and I think it is really going to pop in the color you picked! My next knitting project will be skirt. I have the yarn, the pattern is printed out - then I realized I do have the right needles for it but they are too long. Argh, a trip to the store to buy them is in order... Have a beautiful day!

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  2. CorinneOctober 1, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    I started an Estuary shawl yesterday which will keep me occupied for a while and today I decided to frog my favourite hat and knit it again with 8 stitches less. Because even though I really loved it, it was always slightly too big which bothered me every time I wore it. I hope it will turn out even nicer now...

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverOctober 1, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    I am working on Christmas knitting too, can you believe it will be here in 85 days?
    Pretty yarn you are using, but then you have really great yarn taste so of course I love it ;)

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  4. Reinventing MotherOctober 1, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    I bought the cardigan pattern yesterday and my yarn is all lined up!

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  5. CathieJOctober 1, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    I love the color of the yarn you are using for that cowl. I am looking forward to seeing it finished.

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  6. Kim October 1, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I am Christmas knitting too...well solstice knitting to be exact. It's a tradition around here for everyone to get new hats on winter solstice :)

    Love that colour.

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  7. RosemaryOctober 1, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Love that color!

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  8. Melissa Marie October 1, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    I really love the cardigan! Someday I would like to make something like that! :)

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  9. Mama Gone GreenOctober 1, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    I need to start on xmas knitting as well! That cowl will look great in that color.

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  10. SarahOctober 1, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Oh I saw your post in the hitofude but didn't have a chance to comment. I am in love with it and want one too!! Gorgeous!

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  11. MonicaOctober 1, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Oh! I can't wait to be able to make such wonderful things! :) I do become very involved in knitting and then I don't want to put it down. I can't say that I did any reading yesterday except my bible reading for the day. Looking forward to seeing your next beautiful item!

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  12. UnknownOctober 1, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Love the color of that cowl. Whoever is getting that for Christmas is a lucky girl.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 1, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    That colour is absolutely stunning. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful cowl.

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  14. DonnaOctober 1, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    That's my big problem with reading at the end of the day - I fall asleep! What a pretty color yarn you chose. And the fact that it was stash is even better!

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  15. momto5October 1, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    lovely yarn! i'm knitting christmas gifts too!!

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  16. bookworm-MaryOctober 1, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Your yarn is beautiful!!! The color is awesome!!! And isnt it wonderful when you are in love with something you make?

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  17. sylviaOctober 1, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    a grey loop cowl in pink sounds and looks wonderful! happy cardigan wearing days ;)

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  18. mamasmercantileOctober 1, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Love the colour of the yarn. Great to hear you are wearing the cardigan it must be a real thrill.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 1, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    This pink yarn is lovely and your cardigan is beautiful! You must be thrilled with it (I sure would be!).

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  20. CorrabelleOctober 1, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Hm..we're looking for a cowl pattern for our local knitting group to do a knit along with-this looks like something they might like. I love that cheery colour!
    Regardless of whether or not the group wants to do one, I should cast one on for a gift. Most of my knitting from now until christmas is going to be for other people. boo. haha

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  21. kathy bOctober 1, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Love your GREY loop choice!

    Im knitting the i cord edged cowl in Road to China
    Reading: Brain on Fire and YOUR blogs

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  22. elnsOctober 1, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Dream in color smooshy ... I like that yarn, it makes me feel the way it sounds. I am honest to god going to finish a baby cardigan this week. I'm also going to finish reading Gathering Blue this weekend. Just not much time for knitting or reading these days. Sad face.

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  23. AndriaOctober 1, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    What a pretty pattern and lovely yarn color!

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  24. Juliann in WAOctober 1, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Pretty yarn! I have that same falling asleep while reading problem.

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  25. PaulaOctober 2, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    I really love this pattern. Are you doing anything to avoid the 'roll' that other knitters have encountered?

    I LOVE your cardigan! such a wonderful color, too! xoxo

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  26. stephOctober 2, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    another great color on your needles!!!! (my stash needs some revitalization....its so......grey!!! ha!)

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  27. Lucy BowenOctober 3, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful pattern and lovely colour yarn, can't wait to see it finished.

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