Currently on the Needles


My reading this week continues to be the David Sedaris book that I photoed last Wednesday.  I am overall enjoying the read, some chapters (essays) are funnier than others.  I am amused most of the time.  While visiting my family, my sister and I shopped in Barnes and Nobles and to my delight I saw this magazine displayed.  I've seen this new publication on instagram feeds and once I did a quick flip through, the magazine had to be mine.  Bella Grace is filled with poetry, essays and lovely photography that evokes personal reflections.

My knitting is the same as last week as well.  I am knitting the cowl, the blanket, and my husband's socks.  So why not start something else?  Yep, I cast on these little holiday stockings that are my own pattern.  I am into the holiday spirit!

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverDecember 3, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Thank you so much Karen for the link to your stocking and the yarn you are using, I think it is so pretty and would love to have some of my own.
    Happy Wednesday!

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  2. MonicaDecember 3, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    That green is one of my favorite colors! I can't wait to see the finished stocking. Maybe it won't be too difficult for a beginner....?

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  3. AnkeDecember 3, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Those stockings are going to be adorable! What do you plan on doing with them? I've toyed with the idea of knitting big stockings for all of us, but so far have not taken the leap. Maybe I need to start looking for some nice patterns...

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  4. UnknownDecember 3, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Ohhh I love your stockings! I need to make some more....I made some a few years ago to make a garland for our big window. The other windows need some too! And that magazine....I've seen it on Instagram too and want it! I need to make a trip to Barnes and Noble now :-)

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  5. apicturebookmindDecember 3, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    So many projects you're working on! I'm curious about your stockings :)

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  6. SarahDecember 3, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Oh adorable- so many projects! Fancy meeting another SLP here, I had no idea!

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  7. DonnaDecember 3, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Of course you need to cast on something else! I know I would....

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  8. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Love all of the projects...so many nice things in the making. Looking forward to seeing your stockings. Great color!

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  9. ZauberflinkDecember 3, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Your yarn looks very soft and special! I'm starting to feel the festive mood too ;-)
    Lena

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  10. LauraDecember 3, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Heh, the more have on the go, the more you want to make, I find! Looks like you'll need the peace and relaxation of the magazine with all that on the go :) That stocking is very cute, though, so definitely worth it!

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  11. elizabethDecember 3, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    fun reading! :) and cute socks! This season is so special!! :)) God bless you today!

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  12. CorinneDecember 3, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    yay for casting on even more ;-)
    I am currently knitting a shawl for my exhusband and am thinking about a pair of mitts for myself and/or christmas ornaments next. I just finished a new hat that I've been wearing every day but can't show off online yet because it's a test knit and today my Ravello was finally dry so I could take it off the blocking board. I am reading The Final Empire and I am not yet decided how much I like it

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  13. BeckyDecember 3, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    The stockings are wonderful! I wish I had seen them earlier. Can't add another thing to the knitting list. I'm happy to hear that I'm not alone with many projects going at once.

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  14. mamasmercantileDecember 3, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    I love the colour for the little stockings, they are a real delight.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 3, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    I am still reading Simplify by Bill Hybels and am cross stitching a Home Sweet Home piece.

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  16. Lisa UotinenDecember 3, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Holiday stockings, yay! :)

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  17. CathieJDecember 3, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    I put the holiday stocking pattern in my Ravelry library. They are adorable. I will be trying these in the future!

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  18. TahneeDecember 3, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Love the stockings. I'm planning on finally starting with knitting some holiday decorations this weekend.

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  19. Tiny Toadstool CottageDecember 3, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Too tempting to add those adorable little stockings to my already overloaded Christmas knitting list!

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  20. Amy at love made my homeDecember 3, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I hope you have a lovely yarny and reading week! xx

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  21. ElizabethDecember 3, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    I love the colour of that yarn! Looking forward to the finished object

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  22. kathy bDecember 3, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    I love your Holiday Christmas Stockings. I may have to try a few...
    Im knitting fingerless gloves. Im reading blogs.....I should pick up a book....hmmm. It has to be light nothing serious. :) Maybe a cookbook!

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  23. A Little Blue DragonflyDecember 3, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    You are a knitting machine! And Bella Grace looks like such a cozy read. *hugs* :)

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  24. fjord girlDecember 3, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Pretty color choice and the stocking is lovely- isn't Bella Grace wonderful?

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  25. debby emadianDecember 3, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    You're little stockings are so cute Karen and I love the colour. Happy holiday knitting.
    debx

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  26. Kim December 3, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    Beautiful stocking, love the colour. Your magazine intrigues me, might have to take a look next time I am at the book store. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. monique's messDecember 4, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    I recognize those little stockings...mine will be going on the tree very soon, when I get round to putting it up...today would have been perfect (nice cool weather) but I mowed the lawns instead!

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  28. Mama Gone GreenDecember 4, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    I love that color green for a stocking! Enjoy your holiday knitting!

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  29. sylviaDecember 4, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    I've heard of that mag, but haven't had a chance to look into it yet! Happy reading and knitting, Karen!

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  30. ericaDecember 4, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    i really love the mustardy colour of your yarn !!

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  31. Tonya GunnDecember 4, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Oh so adorable.. Not that we live about 90 minutes from most big box type stores - which is all fine, except one - I do miss Barnes and Noble - I used to go sit and have coffee while checking out the beautiful magazines.
    Enjoy and thank you for sharing the links to your patterns.

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  32. kathy bDecember 4, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    I heard of a good book today:What Alice forgot.....
    Hmmm I may pick it up

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  33. flyingjenDecember 4, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    Even though you are working on so many more projects that I am you will have them all finished before I even think about finishing my current project! Which is good and bad. I see your finished projects and then I want to make that too!

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  34. Melissa Marie December 5, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Cute socks! It's so awesome that you created your own pattern! Wish I could do that...:)

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  35. GraceDecember 6, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    I love Bella Grace, it is an awesome magazine. Your knitting skill continues to amaze me. I am still working on a sweater that I began last year, LOL! My problem is that I am a bit like a golden retriever, I get all excited about something until an new shiny object is dangled in front of me...then off I go! Have a wonderful weekend, Karen!

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