Currently on the Needles


My knitting and reading this week have been kind of slow.  However, I did have a chance to start a hat for a Christmas gift, no project page yet but the pattern is here.  I'd like to start some fingerless mitts for gifts as well this week. That is my knitting plan and I'm sticking to it.

I continue to enjoy All the Light We Cannot See.  The plot is slowly building up, more characters are being introduced and I'm waiting for all the characters to be woven together.  How exciting!

What are you knitting and reading?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 11, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    It' a great book and I am excited to hear what you think.
    How is your eye today? I said a special prayer for you and
    hope you heal quickly.

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  2. ChristieNovember 11, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    That book sounds intriguing by the title alone. And thank you for reminding me to sit down and think about crochet Christmas presents!

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  3. deborahNovember 11, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I didn't knit much last week, but finished my dishcloth I'd started.

    My reading stack is another story! Lots of good books right now, that I'm excited about! I read the new Mitford book, Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon. LOVED it!!

    Your hat is pretty, pretty!

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  4. margeneNovember 11, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    My knitting and reading have been slower than yours. I'm plodding through a book and can hardly find time to sit and knit. Enjoy the rest of the book, as it is a true treasure!

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  5. Pom PomNovember 11, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Oh, I LOVE that orangey yarn! I really liked ATLWCS and I think he's a fantastic and brilliant writer.

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  6. MariaNovember 11, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    I just finished this book and I loved it. My knitting is slow too.

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  7. DonnaNovember 11, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    It must be hat knitting season! I'm working on one too and so are my knitting students!

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  8. flyingjenNovember 11, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Even in your slowest knitting week, you probably still knit miles more yarn than I do! Happy Wednesday.

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  9. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeNovember 11, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    I have been wondering about that book. Sounds like you like it. Happy knitting my dear.

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  10. Rosie L.November 11, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    I too have been wondering about the book. Our local library says the estimated wait to read it is over 60 days. Should I bite the bullet and just buy? That color is lovely, can't wait to see the finished hat.

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    1. karenNovember 13, 2015 at 8:48 AM

      i was lucky to buy the book as a paperback in canada while visiting friends. it's still hard back in the US.

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  11. SarahNovember 11, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Oh beautiful! Your knitting sounds pretty fun to me. I just found out there is a group of ladies from the homeschool group I am trying to get involved with who are going to discuss that book at book club in January. I am excited that I have actually read it already so there is a chance I'll be able to make it. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

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  12. azwoolgirlNovember 11, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful knitting Karen and such a great color for a hat! I've got too many projects going at the moment but I at least it's a variety and I'm actually making progress on them all :)

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  13. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    I started reading Delirium by Lauren Conrad and I'm knitting up my current passion....socks...lots of socks! (instead of the holiday gifts I'm supposed to be knitting!)

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  14. MonicaNovember 11, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    You make me really miss the needles!!! I hope to have time after thanksgiving to sit and knit up a quick project. Love the color you are using.

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  15. Phoebes WorldNovember 11, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    What a pretty colour wool...I should get my needles out..you have inspired me
    Please let us know what you think of the book when its finished. Im always looking for something new to read
    Phoebe x

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  16. HeatherNovember 11, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Hats and fingerless mitts are on my to-do list as well. I better get going or they aren't going to be ready until next winter...

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  17. CarolineNovember 11, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    That's a fast hat! Looks great :-) Is your eye finally on the mend? I hope you're finally feeling better. I'm still waiting for FIL to hand over that book, I may just have to break down and find another copy....

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    1. karenNovember 13, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      my eyes are getting there slowly but surely after switching doctors.

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  18. StefanieNovember 11, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    I have that book on my TBR because of you. Glad it's a good one. Love that pumpkin color for a beanie. That is a great idea.

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  19. RosemaryNovember 11, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Ooh, that does sound like an enjoyable book!

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  20. kathy bNovember 11, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Reading magazines on my ipad. Learned how to download free from my library this week!
    Knitting....today...socks

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  21. sustainablemumNovember 11, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    I love a plot that slowly builds, except that they often make for late nights as I just want to read another page............love that colour.

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  22. AnkeNovember 11, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful color you chose for the hat!!

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  23. GraceNovember 11, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Sigh, some day I will get that book back from my daughter! She is taking forever to read it! I love the hat, I have been looking for a warm hat for my upcoming trip, I checked out the pattern on Ravelry and am thinking of trying it. Would you recommend it for a beginner like me?

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    1. karenNovember 13, 2015 at 8:50 AM

      the hat is knit flat, but I knit it in the round. The designer might incorporate that but the way it is written (flat then sewed) would be a good first knit.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    What a gorgeous shade or orange - or is it rust? Whichever it is, it is beautiful! That book sounds interesting. I will add it to my To Read list! Thank you for sharing. I'm your newest follower too!

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  25. elizabethNovember 11, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    love that colour! a lovely that it will be! that book seems quite popular! :)

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  26. Caffeine GirlNovember 11, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    That is a great hat, especially knit in the round as you are doing. I avoid seaming at all costs.

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  27. DiannaNovember 11, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    Started my second shawl and picked up yarn yesterday for a third....Christmas is coming! ;)

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  28. Juliann in WANovember 11, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    I loved this book and I am excited to be going to hear the author speak next week. He has another lovely book titled Four Seasons in Rome that I highly recommend!

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    1. karenNovember 13, 2015 at 8:50 AM

      you get to hear a lot of authors speak, I'm jealous!!

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  29. JaneNovember 11, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Pretty hat. That orangey color will be just the thing on a cold winter day. I am reading a YA book,The Hired Girl, and listening to some old Sherlock Holmes stories via librovox. Currently on the needles are a pair of So Simple Silk Garden socks and a pullover, September Morn. Stay warm. The weather is changing.

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  30. AnonymousNovember 11, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    love the colour! I hope you are feeling better?

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  31. JoanNovember 12, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    Hi - My husband has just finished reading this book and he really enjoyed it. Joan at www.aviewtothefells.com

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  32. Judy S.November 14, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    It's on our list for bookclub next year. Right now I just finished The Walk series.

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