Currently on the Needles


I have been wanting to get my hands on this book, patiently waiting for it go paperback.  Well imagine my surprise while in Canada at the beginning of the month visiting my in laws finding this book in paperback and on sale!  Score!  I just started reading it so I have no opinions but I am really excited about reading it.  Have you read it?

My knitting has been focused on three projects, I posted yesterday about the mittens I'm knitting.  I started the first sleeve of my sweater and made some progress on the shawl in the above photo.

It's been a good knitting week :)

What have you been knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverOctober 28, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    You are going to love All the Light We Cannot See, I just know it.
    I am thrilled to have finished Emerson's hoodie cowl, now I can get back
    to my shawl knitting, yours is so pretty!

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  2. LisaOctober 28, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    I had checked that book out from the library but had to return it before even reading page one...it's on my list, though! I'm off to check out those mittens :)

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  3. Juliann in WAOctober 28, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    I really enjoys this book and I am going to hear him speak next month. Love that orange yarn.

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  4. DiannaOctober 28, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    All of your knitting projects sound wonderful, Karen. The shawl you are working on is beautiful...love the color and weight of the yarn. Happy reading and knitting!

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  5. debby emadianOctober 28, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    I love the sample knitting in your last post and can't wait to see how it turns out. I'm looking for stocking filler patterns and those mittens look like they would be perfect.
    Lovely pumpkin coloured yarn. I haven't read your book, even heard of it...just going to see if I can find a review for it.
    Happy knitting,
    debx

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  6. kjramstackOctober 28, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    My librarian has been raving about that book so I'm excited to get my hands on it as well. I'll probably opt for the audiobook since I can get through those a lot faster than paper books these days. The benefit of spending 2 hours in the car each day for a work commute. :)

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  7. HeatherOctober 28, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Such a pretty color for a shawl! I haven't read the book, but it looks good. What luck to find it and on sale!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 28, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    My knitting has been off this week. That shawl is such a lovely color and those mittens give me heart eyes!

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  9. stephOctober 28, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    have the book on audio...started listening, but keep getting distracted (who me???!) :) Love the color of the new shawl!!!

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  10. Kat RiddellOctober 28, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Gosh, sounds like you're having a great knitting week! I've been juggling a couple of sweaters and some quick knits for a friend-hopefully I'll see some real progress soon!

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  11. AnkeOctober 28, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    What a lucky find! I hope you'll enjoy the book and give us a good review. LOVE the color of the shawl, orange is my favorite!

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  12. DonnaOctober 28, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    The shawl is looking real nice! I have that book on my list but haven't read it yet. I'm wondering if that would be a good audio book choice.

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  13. DebbieOctober 28, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    "I really enjoyed this book and hope you will too. I'm currently reading "The Nightingale" and it is very good too...also set in France during WWII.

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  14. flyingjenOctober 28, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    I've been wanting to read it too! Will wait for your review.

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  15. LootytootOctober 28, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    I LOVED this book, it is wonderful, hope you enjoy it. That yarn looks wonderful too!!

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  16. LauraLillyLauraOctober 28, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Your mittens look so great. Can't wait to see them finished!!

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  17. CarolineOctober 28, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    This book has been on my list for awhile as well... I'm waiting for my FIL to finish his copy so I can borrow it. I hope it's as good as we think it is!
    I left a comment on your ravelry page on your shawl which is just so perfect - in case you were wondering who the heck carriefluter was ;-)

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  18. SarahOctober 28, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Lots of projects!! I really liked that book,I still can't believe I read something that big this year, where did I find the time? Haha!

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  19. AmandaOctober 28, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    You will love, love, love that book. I was a bit disappointed in the ending but I was also happy that it wasn't a trite, storybook ending, too. :) I'll anxiously await your reviews.

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  20. margeneOctober 28, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    You will love the book. I really loved every word and found it one of the best I read last year. You have made much more progress in a day of knitting than I have in a month!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 28, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Good morning! I've taken a long break from reading blogs but when I came back to them I knew yours was one I needed to revisit! You and others have inspired me to finally learn to knit. So thank you!

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    1. karenOctober 29, 2015 at 9:43 AM

      I'm thrilled to hear you will learn to knit, you will LOVE it :)

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  22. spriteOctober 28, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I found the book simultaneously highly stressful, with a need to keep putting it down to take deep breaths, yet quick-moving because of the short chapters and constantly changing points of view. That said, though, I really liked it and hope you do, too.

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  23. sustainablemumOctober 28, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    The colour of your shawl is amazing, I love it. I have not heard of that book, I do hope you enjoy it and I look forward to hearing more about it :)

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  24. tamknotsOctober 28, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    It is on my "to read" list--I'd love to hear your thoughts about it as you get further into the book. I probably won't get to it until the holiday break! Thx. --Tammy

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  25. RosemaryOctober 28, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    I have been wanting to read that book too!!

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  26. JanetOctober 28, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Looks like you're making good progress on your projects. The mitts are terrific and I love the shawl pattern and color.

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  27. AndriaOctober 28, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    I just loved that book!! Best thing I've read in ages. Also, the yarn color above is just beautiful.

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  28. A Little Blue DragonflyOctober 28, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    I keep hearing such good things about that book! I, too, am crazy about that pumpkin orange yarn! :)

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  29. Pom PomOctober 28, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I liked that book. The author really researched and came away with a unique story, full of metaphors. It's good.

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  30. elizabethOctober 28, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    you make such beautiful things! :)

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  31. GraceOctober 28, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Argh, I have not yet started that book and it's been almost a year since I bought it! First my daughter stole it from me, then I cajoled her into giving it back only to give it BACK to her so she could read it on a business trip. She still has not returned it!!! : ) I'm still reading Elizabeth Gilbert's book "Big Magic", it's such a great read!xx

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  32. TonyaOctober 28, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    I just love the look of your shawl. I look forward to hearing what you think of the book.

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  33. StefanieOctober 28, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    I have that on my TBR because of maybe you or someone else. I love a good deal. I've been so cheap with books, borrowing from the library for quite some time now unless I know I'd want to keep it forever in Kindle or paperback form. I'll be interested in seeing what your impressions are throughout your reading journey.

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  34. elnsOctober 28, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Oh I'm currently listening to that audiobook and I'm enjoying it quite a bit. I think it would be fabulous to read and am considering a revisit if I can ever get back to reading regularly. I'm knitting a bulky baby blanket that I think will actually be done this weekend. And still, in between all the other life moments am chipping away at my Twinleaf shawl :) Happy knitting and reading to you!

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  35. Kim October 28, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    That book is on my list, but the library never has it in :( One day I will get to read it. I just finished knitting a hat, and am working on a scarf. A pair of fingerless mitts will get cast on this evening.

    Hope you are well Karen.

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  36. Judy S.October 28, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    I'm anxious to hear how you like that book as it's on our book club list for next year. I just finished The Walk by Richard Paul Evans only to discover it was part 1 of 5, and I am hooked. Still knitting on holiday projects and the Scoreboard Scarf.

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  37. SueOctober 28, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    I've had my eye on that book, too. Please let us know your thoughts when you are further into the story. Your shawl is going to be so pretty--that color is gorgeous.

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  38. JoanOctober 28, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Hi - Love your mitts. I haven't been reading much lately as I am trying to finish a large cross stitch. Joan at www.aviewtothefells.com

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  39. EliseOctober 28, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Love the mittens! And that's a great pattern on the shawl :)

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  40. kristieinbcOctober 28, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Those are great mittens! I read All the Light We Cannot See last spring. I don't want to say more than that for fear I'll give something away. I'll wait until you are finished.

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  41. Karen SueOctober 29, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Tis the season for orange! Although I've been drawn to it every season lately! Lovely knitting. I have heard a lot about this book, but didn't have the time to read it when it came up on my library list, so I passed for now...

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  42. Amy at love made my homeOctober 29, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Hope you enjoy your book! I adore the colour of your knitting!!! xx

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  43. Deb J. in UtahOctober 30, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Your shawl is a beautiful color and I have been wanting to read that book! Have a great weekend.

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  44. Lucy BowenOctober 31, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Your shawl looks gorgeous and I love the mittens by the way. The book is one I would like to read if I ever get back to reading!!

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  45. A Little Blue DraognflyNovember 4, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Hi, Karen. :) I just linked up to this post on my own Yarn Along post today. That orange!!! :)

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  46. TahneeNovember 9, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    Oh that is a lovely shawl :) I also found myself shawl knitting this week and loving every stitch.

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  47. YanicNovember 9, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    I just read the blurb for the book, it seems like a lovely story. May have to check that out. Thank you!

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