Currently on the Needles


My pullover and my cardigan are slowly making progress.  I just finished the second sleeve of my cardigan and will be picking up the neckband today!  I'm still thinking that I'll be wearing this pretty cardigan at a wedding at the end of the month :)

Oh my reading!  I finished We are not Ourselves and it was spectacular.  It is a sad book so read some reviews on Goodreads before you take the plunge.  I enjoyed it, I thought that it could have been a shorter book but other than that, a great read.

I'm now reading The Girl on the Train on my kindle.  I only just started so I have no opinions.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    I almost started We are not Ourselves yesterday, but needed something more upbeat, I can't 'do' sad right now.
    I did read The Girl on the Train and it wasn't bad.
    Have fun picking up the neckband, I think you will make your wedding goal.

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  2. fjord girlSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Lovely both. I can't wait to see the sweater finished- wanting to knit that pattern, I have knit the cardi you will love it it's so easy breezy to wear- happy continued knitting.

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  3. Tiny Toadstool CottageSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Lovely knits. I really love the colour of your cardigan and it looks so soft and light. I have We Are Not Ourselves on my list as well, but it's a long list!

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  4. AnkeSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    I am knitting my first citron shawl and it is such an easy knit. It's so light weight, it'll be perfect for late summer/fall.

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  5. Pom PomSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Both of your knitting pieces look VERY fine, very smooth.

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  6. SarahSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful knits! With with as fast as you knit I'm sure you'll have it done for the wedding!

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  7. ericaSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Girl on the Train...all i can say is "be ready to not get any work done once you start reading!" enjoy !!

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  8. LauraLillyLauraSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I will have to look up Girl on the Train, sounds interesting.

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  9. DonnaSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Look at those nice warm sweaters! I really have to check out Goodreads. I bet it would help with my lack of reading these days...

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  10. flyingjenSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I see A LOT of people on the airplane reading Girl on The Train. It's on my list of books to read.

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  11. Kat RiddellSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Your cardigan is coming along so nicely! It will be very nice to wear to a wedding :)

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  12. GraceSeptember 16, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    I really enjoyedthe Girl on the Train, I think you will as well. I'm currently reading Colm Toiban's book, Brooklyn and loving it! The sweaters are looking gorgeous!

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  13. mamasmercantileSeptember 16, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Beautiful knits, love the colour of the yarn for the cardigan perfect for a Autumn wedding.

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  14. kathy bSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    KNitting my 2 shawl shawl and my baby blanket.....still. But making progress
    Reading: nope

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  15. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Two sweaters at once. How ambitious! I don't think my brain could handle that. Both are so far along!

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  16. elnsSeptember 16, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I am enjoying the picture of the side by side sweaters! I just finished listening to Girl on the Train last week. I enjoyed it quite a bit more than the other "Girl" book. It was uncomfortable and I figured it out, but I still liked it. Also it was well narrated :) Currently I'm focusing on 2 pairs of socks I have on the needles. I have so many things I want to knit so I'm trying to narrow the focus ...

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  17. Kim September 16, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    I really need to read Girl on The Train...must do soon :) Lovely knits Karen, I love both colours.

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  18. JessicaSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    love the colors of both your knits. you’re so fast!

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  19. Lucy BowenSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Both of your projects look gorgeous and are coming along nicely, can't wait to see them finished.

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  20. azwoolgirlSeptember 17, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Lovely projects Karen ! I just finished my Acer Cardi and casted on Schoodic.

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  21. JaneSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I am looking forward to this book very much now, Karen...I will read it next! Lovely knits...I am looking forward to wearing winter woollies : ) xx

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  22. Judy S.September 17, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    You are such a fast knitter! I'm on the list for Girl on the Train; at one time the list was 1050 people long! So it must be a popular read.

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  23. StefanieSeptember 17, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    I'm happy for you that you read a solid, good book. I like these cozy colors for your pullover and for the cardigan. I've started a French mystery about the art world and am into more my historical romance novel. Knitting the same ol'.

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  24. NicoleSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    I absolutely love the colors of both the pullover and the cardigan! Looks like fall :)

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  25. TahneeSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Love the colours of your pullover and cardi and fingers crossed the cardigan will be done in time, but sounds like you have time management well under control. I'm knitting on a shawl and reading The Bees.

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