Currently on the Needles



Same book this week but different knitting.  Yesterday I posted about a possible shawl being cast on since I was shawless in my knitting projects.  I decided on the Eyeblink shawl and so far I'm loving the easy back and forth knitting.  You can never ever have too many shawls on the needles, in your closet or to give as gifts.  This is my all time favorite item to knit up.  Ravelry project page is here.

I continue to enjoy A Tale for the Time Being.  The characters are funny but in a sad funny kind of way.  I love cracking open the book and reading a few chapters here and there.  I'm also reading Right Ho, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse on my Kindle.  A delightfully light and entertaining read, and fast!

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. harknessangelsMarch 11, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful yarn....lovely shawl. I agree that you can't have too many shawls for yourself or to give! :)

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    1. karenMarch 12, 2015 at 8:21 AM

      so happy that we are in agreement, us knitters have to stick together :)

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  2. HeatherMarch 11, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    That is a beautiful shawl pattern! I love knitting shawls as well, they always seem to be a fun knit for me. One can never have too many shawls - agreed!

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  3. ZauberflinkMarch 11, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Your yarn looks delightful!

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  4. RosemaryMarch 11, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Ooooh I love how that yarn is knitting up!

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  5. DonnaMarch 11, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I like Eyeblink! That yarn is going to work well with it. I'm leaning towards the Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson. But I really have the sweater bug so who knows what will be on the needles next!

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  6. Tiny Toadstool CottageMarch 11, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Love that yarn colour! Just looked at the Eyeblink on Rav - divine! Cannot wait to see yours.

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  7. SarahMarch 11, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Beautiful color!! My husband loves Jeeves and I had never heard of it until we met. I still need to read more of P.G. Wodehouse!

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  8. stephMarch 11, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    oh, no!!!! I'm breaking one of the 'laws of knitting'? Better go cast on a shawl.....oh, wait. I just need to get one out of time-out!!! :)

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  9. Kim March 11, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    The yarn looks lovely Karen. And I agree with the shawl sentiment :)

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  10. Kat RiddellMarch 11, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    That's such a lovely pattern, I think it's going to look amazing in that yarn! I've been meaning to read Wodehouse since watching the Jeeves and Wooster show with my friends in college, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

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  11. mamasmercantileMarch 11, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Totally agree, you definitely cannot have too many shawls. The yarn is such a striking colour.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 11, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    A shawl is my next project as well, I think, as I've never done one! I work in a library and it gets pretty chilly in there what with over-airconditioning and all. I am the stereotype. Also: JEEVES! I love Wodehouse.

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  13. flyingjenMarch 11, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    That is such a great color!

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  14. Martina @ snapshotsandwhatnotsMarch 11, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    I've given in to sock knitting and I'm still trying hard to not give in to the allure of shawl knitting.....I already know that one would never be enough :)

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  15. DesireeMarch 11, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Your shawl is gorgeous. The colors sing! Enjoy your knitting!

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  16. fjord girlMarch 11, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Looks like a lovely shawl in progress Karen.

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  17. apicturebookmindMarch 11, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    That purple yarn is ravishing! I wish I had more guts to start knitting some shawls!

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  18. A Little Blue DragonflyMarch 11, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    I have been sipping on my tea and getting caught up with your posts from the last couple of weeks. You are amazing! How do you get it all done? I love seeing what you've been working on, and I still say you have the best color choices! And thank you for pictures of Frodo. He is too adorable. :)

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  19. elizabethMarch 11, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    very fun! shawls are nice! always so nice to have good reads also! :))) that yarn looks really lovely too, by the way, so intricate in changing colours! :))) (PS: thanks for your kind comments on my blog of late, they were so very appreciated!)

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  20. CathieJMarch 11, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    I love that yarn. I am looking forward to watching the growth of this shawl.

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  21. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 11, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Do you know that when I think of shawls I think of you? It's true. :)

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  22. TannaMarch 11, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    You are absolutely right about shawls, Karen! My all time favorite, too. There is not a single day that, at some point or another, I'm not wearing one! Can't wait to see this one finished! blessings ~ tanna

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  23. NicoleMarch 11, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    I really love the colors in that yarn! I think it will make a fantastic shawl. Also, you can never beat P. G. Wodehouse...that book just cracks me up!

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  24. TahneeMarch 12, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    That's a lovely shawl pattern, and indeed, one can never have too many shawls around.

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  25. Amy at love made my homeMarch 12, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    It is nice to have different projects on the go isn't it! xx

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  26. AnkeMarch 12, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    I finishes my Hermione loves Ron hat and since I liked it so much and still had plenty of yarn leftover, I'm knitting another one. One to keep and one to gift...

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  27. ericaMarch 12, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    i agree about the book being funny and sad... the author dealt with a lot of really heavy teenage issues.
    Your yarn is beautiful !!!

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  28. AndreaMarch 12, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Lovely yarn. I read Ozeki's "My Year of Meats" a couple of years ago and enjoyed it very much. I'll keep my eyes out for this one.

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  29. AndreaMarch 12, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Lovely yarn. I read Ozeki's "My Year of Meats" a couple of years ago and enjoyed it very much. I'll keep my eyes out for this one.

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  30. Mama Gone GreenMarch 12, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    what a gorgeous colorway! and i love your new header!!

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  31. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Lovely yarn colour and I like the look of that pattern - so pretty :)

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  32. kathy bMarch 12, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    I am reading the non fiction book SHEEPISH and loving it. Im knitting socks..tonight. Not the shawl I started last week, or the cowl the week before...Im feeling fickle ....socks it is

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  33. Judy S.March 15, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks for the pattern link, Karen. It's a nice one! And knowing you, you'll be done in no time! I'm reading Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker; it's interesting.

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