Currently on the Needles


I continue to read three books from last week.  I'm over half way done with Linking your Beads, a fantastic historical overview of how the rosary came to be as well as the meanings behind the prayers and rituals.  I grew up in Catholic schools and I love how I'm learning new facts.  I read a chapter every day or so, savoring the learning.

I am still reading A Tale for the Time Being which continues to be wonderful, I'm nearly finished and I'll be sad when I read the last page.  Right Ho, Jeeves will definitely be done today as well, very entertaining, light and amusing.

This week I've been focusing on this shawl, working on it a little bit each day.  Getting excited to when I arrive at the lace section! Also yesterday I wrote about the kindness of fellow bloggers and my never ending sock scrap blanket.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams


Comments

  1. MonicaMarch 18, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    I really like the color you have chosen. "The lace part" scares me! :)

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  2. mamasmercantileMarch 18, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Sounds like an interesting book, Linking your beads I will have a browse if it is available at the library.

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 18, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Both my mom and sister read several books at once, but I've always been a one book reader. Now if I could just do that with my knitting ;)
    Have fun at the lace section of your shawl, it's the fun part.

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  4. DebbieMarch 18, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    I love your sock scrap blanket. I don't have any sock yarn scraps (my knitting isn't clever enough for socks yet!), and I recently gave two bags of my other scraps to a friend for her charity knitting. I know! I'll buy lots more yarn for lots more projects in order to generate lots more scraps to make a blanket with :D

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  5. fjord girlMarch 18, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful color way and that pattern is simply lovely!

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  6. Reinventing MotherMarch 18, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    I love that color!

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  7. ericaMarch 18, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Love seeing pics as you progress on your knitting !!! You are so fast,,,it's remarkable.

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  8. stephMarch 18, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    i love the jewel tones peeping out of that yarn!!! beautiful!!!!!

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  9. elizabethMarch 18, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    looking like a lovely shawl! I always have more than 1 book on the go! :)

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  10. DonnaMarch 18, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I enjoy shawls with lots of stockinette or garter stitch, and then the lace. You are SO ready for it by the time you get there.

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  11. Kim March 18, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    That yarn is gorgeous!

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  12. JanetMarch 18, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Love the colors in your yarn. Can't wait to see how they look in the lace section.

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  13. SarahMarch 18, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful yarn for your shawl! Your scrap blanket is getting so huge and I love the colors!

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  14. CloudberryMarch 18, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Gorgeous yarn!
    Looking forward to see the finished shawl.

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  15. HelenMarch 18, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Thanks for the Linking your beads recommendation - I've just ordered a copy for a special friend :-)

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  16. harknessangelsMarch 18, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Lovely colorway! That shawl is gorgeous! Love, love, love your sock scrap blanket!

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    1. karenMarch 19, 2015 at 7:51 AM

      thank you! I'm loving that blanket as well :)

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  17. LauraMarch 18, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    That's a lovely collection of books, and your shawl looks beautiful. And I have reason myself to know the generosity of yarnie people today, so yes, wholeheartedly agreed about their general loveliness :)

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  18. Kat RiddellMarch 18, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    That shawl is knitting up so nicely! I'm excited to see the lace section as well.

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  19. elnsMarch 18, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Pretty colors. I finished my shawl, finished one sock in a pair and I've started a sleeve on my kid cardigan. I'm happy to be on the cardigan. I am itching for socks and more shawls. But right now, I'm trying to find the right cowl pattern for the person I want to knit for. Ahh, the reading ... waiting for the weekend.

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  20. cpcableMarch 18, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    I just checked out your sock scrap blanket and I think I'm in love! It is so beautiful. :)

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  21. A Little Blue DragonflyMarch 18, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Your shawl is going to be so beautiful in that color! :)

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  22. TannaMarch 18, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Learning something new is one of my favorite things in life... I might be a perpetual student given half a chance. ;) Isn't it wonderful getting to the lace part of a shawl???!! I look forward to seeing more. blessings ~ tanna

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  23. Project TaraMarch 18, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    What a yummy colorway. Will this one be for you, or is it a gift?

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  24. sylvia - artsy antsMarch 18, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Your scrap blanket looks so happy and colourful!! Happy shawl knitting, Karen and have a lovely day!

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  25. Judy S.March 18, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Very pretty! I am reading Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker and knitting booties for twins that are due soon.

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  26. momto5March 18, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    wonderful yarn for the shawl

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  27. AnkeMarch 18, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    As always, you choose the most perfect yarn for your projects!!

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  28. NicoleMarch 18, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    A little bit a day on a project, and it finishes in no time! That's my theory as of late. I've been slooowww in knitting ;)

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  29. apicturebookmindMarch 19, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Oh my, are you reading three books at a time? Great! That shawl is coming along nicely!

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  30. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    I've also just reached the lace (and bead) section of my latest knit, so we can knit a long together! :)

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  31. Mama Gone GreenMarch 19, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    lovely yarn!!

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  32. AmandaMarch 19, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Hi Karen! That yarn is stunning! I've been feeling bleh about yarn along-ing, and blogging in general and it has just clicked in my head that I miss it and when I take the time to LOOK at what everyone else is doing, I am inspired!! Whoo hoo! (But inspired only gets one so far when one is also so sleepy...)

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  33. JaneMarch 19, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    The shawl yarn is pretty. I am knitting button bands on a baby Antler cardigan and reading "The Light Between Oceans." The book is a book club selection otherwise I might give up and return it to the library. I am not crazy about the story line.

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  34. sustainablemumMarch 20, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    That is a gorgeous yarn. The lace part always fills me with dread..........

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