Currently on the Needles


Do you see how close I am to being done with that orange sweater? I am getting a little giddy about that.  I did undo the bottom edging a few days ago, I didn't care for the knitted off edge in garter stitch-the edge was too stiff and I just knew that after blocking it would still curl.  A simple garter stitch edging in the same needle size did the trick.  I'm quick pleased with that decision.  Today I will, yes will have that second sleeve done.

Since my daughter was in town over the weekend and I rejiggered the body of the sweater, I haven't knit much on my cowl.  But I did get a few rows in.  That tiny wee bit of yak fiber makes this a wonderful knitting project!

I'm reading the same books so I did not photograph them again.  I'm nearing the end of Mr Penumbra's 24 hour Bookstore  which I love.  It has geekiness and book love, a perfect combination.  Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a walk down memory lane for me.  Each scene I remember and love revisiting a classic I read long ago.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. MonicaFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    I love that color! I'm a fall color type person. You can begin to believe how much you inspire me!

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  2. AnkeFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    I adore your orange sweater, it is such a pretty color! I'm still knitting on a hat. Should have been easy peasy, but I've had to start over several times... Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes. ;-)

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  3. Faye HenryFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Oh that is lovely... And the colour is one I have come to love lately.. xo

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  4. JodiFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Love the sweater! I have tried making sweaters in the past, and they have turned out not so pretty. Have a great week!

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  5. ericaFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    your sweater is lovely...and i like your decision for the bottom edging. Have a lovely week

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  6. Reinventing MotherFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Can't wait to see the finished sweater!

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  7. LauraLillyLauraFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Love your sweater, esp the color!

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  8. stephFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    yep---geekiness and booklove will get me every time, too!!! :)

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  9. DonnaFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Yes you will most certainly have that sleeve done today! I am getting excited for you Karen.

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  10. DonnaFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Yes you will most certainly have that sleeve done today! I am getting excited for you Karen.

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  11. LauraFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Gosh, so close! The jumper looks fab, and such a wonderful colour :) I've never worked with yak fibre, sounds intriguing, and the red is so vibrant. What a cheerful pair of projects!

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  12. flyingjenFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    I love the orange and can't wait to see you model it! You always pick the best colors!

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  13. harknessangelsFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Such a beautiful vibrant sweater! Love it!

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  14. apicturebookmindFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    That garter stitch edging looks very nice, can't wait to see it finished!

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  15. Darcel {MahoganyWayMama}February 11, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    I get giddy when I'm close to finishing a project too. Your sweater is looking great! Looking forward to seeing how your cowl comes along.

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  16. mamasmercantileFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    The vibrant colour is enchanting, a beautiful sweater.

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  17. kathy bFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Oh My goodness...it is going to be amazing!

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  18. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 11, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    You will be wearing your orange sweater by the weekend. It is really looking so pretty and you know I love the color ;)

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  19. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    I absolutely LOVE the colour of your sweater and I would say you made the right call on the edging, just beautiful

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  20. DesireeFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    I love the color you picked. It is so bright and fun!!

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  21. elizabethFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    yay! you are getting there!!! that book on the bookstore does sound quite intriguing! have fun finishing your beautiful sweater!!!

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  22. Melissa Marie February 11, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    The orange sweater is just lovely! I can't wait to see the finished look! It will be great. :)

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  23. Project TaraFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Such a yummy shade of orange! Can't wait to see it finished. :-)

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  24. DiannaFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    The sweater is awesome! Hope the next picture is with you as the model! :)

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  25. Kat RiddellFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Such a perfect orange! The sweater is looking great so far, can't wait to see the finished product!

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  26. SarahFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Oh my gosh, Karen, you are SO fast!! I can hardly believe how quickly you have pumped that sweater out and it puts me to serious shame! I really love the color, it is so cheerful and warm. Really really lovely.

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  27. ImeneFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Almost there and the color is to die for!!

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  28. AmyFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    So beautiful, I love it!

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  29. NicoleFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    It looks great! I love the garter stitch edging. It was a good choice!

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  30. JaneFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    That orange sweater is going to be so much fun to wear. What a great color for winter! I am knitting on a Red Robin Shawlette, another garter stitch shawl that I am making up as I go along, and a "Nice Ribbed Sock" by Glenna C. I am reading a book I've been meaning to read for a long time, If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino. It is a labyrinth of a story. I enjoyed Mr. Penumbra and his bookshop.

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  31. CathieJFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    Your sweater is beautiful. That is a pretty shade of orange.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    oh wow!!! that colour is absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  33. Kim February 12, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Almost done, yay!!! Can't wait to see it on you :)

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  34. azwoolgirlFebruary 12, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Your sweater is looking lovely and hurray for being almost done!

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  35. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 12, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    So exciting to see it nearly done!! I am sure that you are excited to get it done and to be able to start wearing it!! xx

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  36. TannaFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    I can't wait to see you wearing the orange sweater!! =) blessings ~ tanna

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  37. kristieinbcFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    It's such a great feeling being nearly finished with a big project like a sweater. I'm almost finished with my Bluebells, and can't wait to have it off the needles. I've just started All the Light We Cannot See. I'm enjoying it so far.

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  38. A Little Blue DragonflyFebruary 12, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Seriously, that is the happiest sweater! I can't wait to see it finished! *hugs* :)

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  39. Tonya GunnFebruary 12, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    What a wonderful accomplishment!

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  40. Mama Gone GreenFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I love it!!

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  41. TahneeFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Good luck with the last sleeve, almost there!

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