Currently on the Needles


I've returned once again to my fair isle hat that is nearly done.  I finished the colorwork yesterday and started the crown decreasing.  I might keep this for myself or I might give this to my son.  I do love the rustic colors and I think I have enough yarn left over to do another one.  Yesterday I posted about a few more gifts completed and wrapped.

My reading is new this week.  I finished the Mathematician's Shiva and overall enjoyed the book.  There were tiny bits that were slow going but that could have been me reading right before I fall asleep.  If you love math, I'd say give this book a flip through.  My new book, Stitches by Anne Lamott one of my favorite writers.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 19, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    I adore your hat Karen and think if you decide to give it to your son you should cast on another just for you because it's so beautiful

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  2. Reinventing MotherNovember 19, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Your hat is beautiful!!!!!

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  3. margeneNovember 19, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Keep that gorgeous hat for yourself! You've been knitting up a storm to give away so you deserve something beautiful for yourself. You can knit the next one for him.

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  4. stephNovember 19, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    oh, Karen! The colors in that hat are stunning! (or handsome.....it's definitely a hat that a guy would also love!)

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  5. AnkeNovember 19, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Karen, that's a great looking hat!! The color combination is just perfect for this time of year! Interesting book title, I'll have to check into that one.

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  6. CorinneNovember 19, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Could you show us a photo where you wear the hat? It looks really beatiful but I can't really imagine what it looks like worn.

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  7. UnknownNovember 19, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful hat and fair isle work! thanks for sharing! Love the colour combo!

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  8. HeatherNovember 19, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Or colorway knitting...I haven't tried it and frankly it frightens me! But, this hat is lovely!

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  9. DiannaNovember 19, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Oh Karen! That yarn is beautiful! Love the pattern it is developing! And that book (Stitches) is going on my wish list! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  10. SarahNovember 19, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Oh that hat!! I love it!! I really enjoy Anne Lamott too but haven't read that one yet. Hope you like it!

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  11. momto5November 19, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    that hat is stunning! <3

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  12. kjramstackNovember 19, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Thinking back a few weeks, you created this fair isle pattern yourself, didn't you? In any case, it's turning out beautifully!

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  13. EMMANovember 19, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Fantastic pattern and those colors are amazing together.

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  14. Shirley-AnnNovember 19, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Now that is so pretty Karen! I've just taken a book on Fair Isle out of the library. I can do very basic Fair Isle but would love to improve - any tips?

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  15. CathieJNovember 19, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful hat. I really like the colorwork.

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  16. apicturebookmindNovember 19, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Your fair isle hat looks gorgeous! I'd keep it to my self :-p it's just too pretty!

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  17. flyingjenNovember 19, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Love the colors of the hat. They would make a gorgeous sweater!

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  18. elizabethNovember 19, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    looks great, that hat! Well, I think it would be neat to give away and make another for you as well... special that way! Did not know of the new Anne Lamott book; she is funny and gives many things to think on.

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  19. thecrazysheepladyNovember 19, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Love both!

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  20. LauraNovember 19, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    What lovely autumnal colours. I love the purple coming through the more muted colours, it really pops.

    I really must get my hands on the maths book, and possibly 'Stitches' as well - what a wonderful title :)

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  21. mamasmercantileNovember 19, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful hat and the fair isle work is a delight.

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  22. Amy at love made my homeNovember 19, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I love the colours in your knitting! xx

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  23. MonicaNovember 19, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I always look forward to seeing what you have going and as usual, this is so cool!

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  24. RosemaryNovember 19, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Oh, I've been meaning to find a copy of that book!

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  25. sustainablemumNovember 19, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful colours in your hat.

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  26. TahneeNovember 19, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful hat, I'd probably have a very hard time giving it away. If you do you should definitely make a second one for yourself.

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  27. fjord girlNovember 19, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Gorgy fair isle Karen- beautiful choice of colors. Who ever is lucky to wear it I am sure will enjoy it so much.

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  28. Melissa Marie November 19, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    The book your reading looks good! I'll have to give it a tr. :) Also the hat's colors are lovely!

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  29. EileenNovember 19, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Your fair isle is wonderful! fair isle is always a great knit, want to get back into that kind of knitting.

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  30. kristieinbcNovember 19, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    The hat is beautiful! I love the Fair Isle pattern, and the colours are very pretty. I'm still stuck on gift knitting, but can't wait to order yarn and cast on a project from Kate's new yokes book.

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  31. UnknownNovember 19, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    I love the colors you chose! Keep it! It's beautiful!

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  32. elnsNovember 19, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    The colorwork looks lovely.

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  33. kathy bNovember 19, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Your Fair isle is awesome. !!!!
    I love Ann Lamott
    I am reading a book on Maine Coon cats :),,,,,you asked!

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  34. A Little Blue DragonflyNovember 19, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    The prettiest knits in the prettiest colors! Loving that hat! :)

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  35. Kim November 19, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    That hat is gorgeous, love the colours.

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  36. monique's messNovember 20, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    Karen are you interested in knitting a pair of socks for me, i am happy to pay for your labour and wool. You are such an accomplished knitter. Let me know..no hurry..have a think about it Cheers Monique

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  37. ericaNovember 20, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Wow... your hat is stunning... and i love the quilt underneath too. I love Ann Lamott and will have to check out this title.

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  38. DanielleBNovember 20, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    I love that the colors of your hat and your quilt match so well. :-) I have not yet tried fair isle on a serious project. It looks so challenging. The book looks fascinating too!

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  39. Mama Gone GreenNovember 20, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Your hat is amazing! One day I will be brave enough to try fair isle... but not yet!!

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  40. Judy S.November 20, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Love the socks! They are going to be beautiful. Thanks for the Lamott title; I love her stuff. Thanks to you DH who majored in math is reading your book. I though am rereading Little Women and then March for the first time.

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  41. AnonymousNovember 20, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    I am cross stitching a phrase and reading a paranormal romance by Jessie Donovan called Seducing The Dragon.

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  42. UnknownNovember 21, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Love the pattern and colours of your hat - definitely great colours for either gender :)

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  43. AmandaNovember 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    I just love your selection of colors. :) The purple and mustard look grew together.

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  44. UnknownNovember 24, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Such beautiful autumn colors... You do beautiful work.
    I can actually jump in this week and say I'm knitting a scarf for my son! I've also jumped into a few of our gardening books. Already planning for spring. :-)

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