Currently on the Needles


Are you stunned by that snow in the background?  I was and still am.  Here I am a winter lover by heart and have slowly adjusted to the arrival of spring and all of it's promises only to watch a snowstorm all day yesterday.  Crazy weather.  Today and tomorrow will be quite sloppy as it quickly melts and we are once again facing forward towards marching into spring.

This week I've been focusing on these socks, my goal is to have them done by the Easter weekend.  This is an achievable goal if I focus....  I think I can!

My reading is the same.  I'm in the midst of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and Pollyanna.  I do love Pollyanna, she seems to see the bright side of life.  As for A.J. Fikry, I'm adoring ALL of the novel title references and plots and characters that are sprinkled throughout the book.  If you are an avid reader, you might love this book.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. AnkeApril 1, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Oh no, not more snow... I really long for warmer days now, I am ready to be outside and garden! Nice looking socks!

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  2. tamknotsApril 1, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Your snowy photo must surely be an April Fool's joke???!!

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  3. ericaApril 1, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    i got caught in a hailstorm riding my bike yesterday!!! Freaky weather...Your socks looks perfect against the winter scene.

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  4. flyingjenApril 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I know you will get them finished by Easter. You could probably even make another pair too! It was in the mid 70's yesterday and tomo it will be in the 40's with some rain snow mix. So I almost feel your pain...

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  5. elizabethApril 1, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    we had that last week, snow and then was gone! blessed Holy Week to you and a Joyous Easter!

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  6. mamasmercantileApril 1, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Not more snow, we have had terrible weather too not snow, but wind. Beautiful socks.

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  7. SarahApril 1, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful socks! We have had spring here all month but last night it must have gotten close to freezing because I woke to the sound of the big fan turbines going in the orchards that keep air moving to prevent freezing of the tender apple blossoms! I am thankful we don't have any snow now but would have loved some a couple months ago!

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  8. Barbara at Knitting | Work in ProgressApril 1, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Crazy weather, lovely socks ; )

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  9. bookworm-MaryApril 1, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I'm hurrying on the spring-- flowers and sunshine and green grass are what I want to see! But getting winter's last hurrah is sometimes nice-- glad you were able to get some of it! (I'm glad you got it instead of me ;) )

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  10. margeneApril 1, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    I hope spring decides to come your way soon. It's been a long winter for you.

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  11. stephApril 1, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    snow????! crazy is right!!! those are great guy-socks; i find it sometimes hard to find those subtle colors (of course, I love them for ME socks, too!!!!) You're easily going to make that deadline!!!

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  12. Tracey ~ CloverApril 1, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Yes, I am stunned that there is snow in your world and I am just a wee bit envious!
    Finishing your socks by the weekend? Oh, you've got this!

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  13. Kat RiddellApril 1, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    I wish we were getting snow! Sadly, I think winter is well and truly done here-its' supposed to get above 80 in my neck of the woods today!

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  14. debby emadianApril 1, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    Ooh all that snow. How lovely Karen. Perfect sock knitting weather. I've resigned myself now that we aren't going to have any sticking snow this year, maybe next winter. I hope we don't get any now because I've just been planting out lots of little plants in the garden...I would hate to loose them.

    Oh and I love Pollyanna too. Ahmad always tells me that I'm a Pollyanna but recently I feel I've been letting her name down. Although I've watched the film with Haley Mills hundreds of times, I've never read the book. I must give it a go.

    I haven't done any knitting for a while and can't wait to get on with some but I've been reading quite a bit, I'm currently really enjoying The Tenderness of 'The Wolves' by Stef Penney (not to be confused with the film "tenderness of the wolves") I'm really enjoying it so far, I think she writes beautifully.
    Keep warm.
    debx

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  15. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Oh my, how I love the Pollyanna movie. I have never read it, but will now add it to my list of must reads.

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  16. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Brr that looks chilly! At least it's good weather for warm woolly socks :)

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  17. Kim April 1, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Spring is just taking her sweet old time this year, eh? I have to say I am glad the snow stayed south of us :) We are enjoying sunshine and warmer temps today. You can easily finish those socks by the weekend :)

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  18. JanetApril 1, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Your socks look warm and cozy against the snow backdrop.

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  19. Amy at love made my homeApril 1, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Having learned through blogging just how long snow can last, no I am not surprised, but I am glad that it is not here and I am wishing for you that it will be gone very soon!!! xx

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  20. MonicaApril 1, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    I sure hope we don't get another snow!!!! I love your socks! Everytime I look at the sock yarn I bought months ago I keep thinking I will give it a shot. I'm so scared!!! :) Thanks for all the words of encouragment you leave for me.

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  21. kathy bApril 1, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    I LOVE your socks. They are wonderful and dark and in great contrast to the snow! Here's hoping your spring arrives soon. IM reading blogs. and knitting boot toppers

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  22. sustainablemumApril 2, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    We have snow this week too! Hope you get those socks finished!

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  23. Melissa Marie April 2, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Stunned to see the snow! Thankfully it's gone where I live (but rumors say it might be coming back) It's not welcome! LOL The socks look great and I know you can finish them! Happy Easter!

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  24. CathieJApril 3, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I hope you have finished those socks. They are very pretty. Happy Easter!

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  25. Lucy BowenApril 3, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Love the snow and love the socks!!

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