Currently on the Needles


I've been knitting furiously (and somewhat fast) on the gift mitts.  So far I have two pairs knit and I'd like to knit two more.  My goal is to be done by Friday....we will see about that.  Anyways, I have been thoroughly enjoying the quick projects.  Instant gratification :)  Early in the morning I add a few rows to my shawl.

Because of the massive amounts of time I'm dedicating to my knitting, I haven't been reading a lot and when I do I fall asleep since it's at bedtime.  I cannot read and knit on dpns without making a mistake, and yes, I have tried!  Also because of all the eye drops I'm on, my eyes are tired by the end of the day and somewhat blurred.  I see the wonder doctor this afternoon and I have my fingers crossed that I get to discontinue one of the meds if not both.  Whatever it takes to get better I am at peace with whatever.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. DonnaNovember 18, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    I find myself in the same position. I try to read at bed time but my eyes are just too tired. That's great that you are smoking along on those holiday gifts!

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  2. Kathleen Shaw November 18, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Your knits look very pretty. I like the color for the shawl. I have heard a lot about your book. Please let us know what you think when you finish it! Happy Knitting.

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  3. Andrea @'This Knitted LifeNovember 18, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    What are you going to do their once that holiday knitting is done (early, I might add.) I am so sorry your eyes are still bugging you., I know you have been struggling with that for too long. Take good care of those eyes!

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    1. karenNovember 20, 2015 at 10:12 AM

      I have more to do still, but that deadline is Christmas eve. In January the knitting will be all about me :)

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  4. AmandaNovember 18, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Hope your eye doc goes well! Knits look great!

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  5. HeatherNovember 18, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    The mitts are gorgeous! And I love the shawl color and pattern. I am impressed with all the fast knitting, and here I am trying to complete a set of dish cloths...

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  6. margeneNovember 18, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Love the color of your shawl. Mitts are the perfect gift and quickly knit. Here's hoping your eyes are much better!!

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  7. LisaNovember 18, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Praying for good news. :)
    Fingers crossed that you finish your mitts as planned; I picked my needles back up yesterday...2 and a half days without knitting with Christmas coming just isn't working for me!

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  8. AlinaNovember 18, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Love your knitting! For some reason I am not a small project knitter, I love the countless rows and stitches! I hope everything goes smoothly with your doctor's appointment!

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  9. BonnyNovember 18, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Mitts really are perfect for the knitter and the recipient; I'm with everyone else admiring your shawl color. Fingers crossed for a good visit with the eye dr. I really like your attitude of being at peace with whatever!

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  10. UnknownNovember 18, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Hope the Wonder Doc signs you off as not needing the meds any more :) Your shawl is looking beautiful, such a gorgeous colour

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  11. AnkeNovember 18, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Lovely knitting projects, you know I'm very partial to orange. :-) How is the book? I've heard lots of good things about it.

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  12. flyingjenNovember 18, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    I can only read to easy knits and only on my ipad. That is why I like baby knits. Instant gratification.

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  13. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 18, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    I have been putting myself to bed thirty minutes early just so I can read a bit.. Gosh this getting older is hard.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 18, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I love those colors...especially together! I want to make mitts! those looks so cozy and pretty

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  15. SarahNovember 18, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Sorry if a comment shows up a hundred times, your blog isn't letting me post it- love your knitting, and I'm glad your eyes are doing a bit better!

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  16. CarolineNovember 18, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Early morning rows are some of my favourite :-) Your colours are so pretty, I can certainly see why the knitting would win over the reading. Good luck at your appointment!

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  17. mamasmercantileNovember 18, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Hope all goes well with your visit to the doctor and that you have continued health improvement. Great gifts!

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  18. A Little Blue DragonflyNovember 18, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    You are doing far better than I on your Christmas knitting. Go, Karen! :) SO glad you are seeing improvement with your eyes. Wishing you health and healing! *hugs*

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  19. mariNovember 18, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    I am at peace with whatever... i like that :0) Christmas knitting is always quite daunting ... take your time and praying that your eyes continue to heal. mari

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  20. DebbieNovember 18, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    the shawl is such a pretty color, i love lace and have so much trouble knitting it!!! i too am taking on projects for christmas gifts, mostly hats and scarfs!!! you are a member of the group my friend andee is in, your other blog. andee is a great friend and pattern designer!!!

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    1. DebbieNovember 18, 2015 at 12:25 PM

      that is andee's pattern in my project this week!!!!

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  21. StefanieNovember 18, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    I am feeling the pressure of these last five weeks before the 24th! I'm sorry your eyes are so tired. I do make time to read before bed to relax and quiet my brain. I feel now I need to haul ass on the knitting though especially during the day and maybe chill a bit on the blog reading til I'm done.

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  22. KimNovember 18, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    I am gift knitting too-and hopefully will get things done quickly--like by the first week of December! I am so sorry about your eyes--that really affects quality of life and I hope they return to normal soon! Oh my goodness, I love your shawl and have put that pattern right into my queue.....but first......the Christmas knitting...focus Kim, focus....
    xoxoox

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  23. GraceNovember 18, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    I love the colors you are using, Karen! I haven't been knitting but I have been painting up a storm! Trying to get three acrylics completed by Christmas for my daughters. Fingers are crossed that I will succeed! xx

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  24. elnsNovember 18, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    I am knitting Christmas themed socks. I'm dreaming about baby hats, so I should cast that on. I finished All the Light We Cannot See in Audiobook format and really enjoyed it. I'm dithering about to find the next story in one format or another.

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  25. TahneeNovember 18, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    I do hope you get to discontinue the meds, especially if it helps with your vision. I am knitting on a basic shawl which I hope to finish this week.

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  26. Caffeine GirlNovember 18, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Bedtime reading! It is definitely a sleep-inducer. I know I should try to read more at other times.
    Do your Fetchings curl at the top and bottom? Mine do, and it is so frustrating because it is a great pattern!

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    1. karenNovember 20, 2015 at 10:14 AM

      they curl a bit but not too much, I do four cables at the wrist and three cable repeats for the upper palm. That extra bit helps.

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  27. kathy bNovember 18, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Knitting socks. Reading nothing!

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  28. Amy at love made my homeNovember 18, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    I hope that all went with the doctors. I adore the colour of the shawl! xx

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  29. debby emadianNovember 18, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Fingers crossed too that you can stop the medication. Will be thinking of you today. I agree about the speed of small projects being gratifying. I'm doing little reading at the moment too but like you working on stocking fillers. It seems to be all that I can concentrate on at the moment.
    Take care,
    debx

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  30. ZenaNovember 18, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely colours and stitch patterns. I find it hard to read novels at night too because my husband goes to bed super early and I am still put the toddler to sleep.

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  31. BarbaraNovember 18, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Pretty knitting! And I loved that book!

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  32. CheyanneNovember 18, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Sorry to hear about your eyes! Do you have a fancy pants phone, tablet or e-reader? I work for an ophthalmologist and we recommend using those if you have issues reading the font since you can change the size and backgrounds, etc. I've started listening to audiobooks (I download them free from my library on Overdrive) so I can read AND crochet at the same time :)

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  33. azwoolgirlNovember 18, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Such beautiful knitting going on Karen. Love those colors :)

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  34. sustainablemumNovember 18, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Quick projects are great aren't they? Especially when you know that you can put another tick on your list. I do hope you got good news at the doctors today :)

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  35. Judy S.November 18, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    I'm working on several Christmas projects, too, and reading Orchard House. Hope your eyes are all better now!

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  36. Kim November 18, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Hope it went well at the doctor Karen. Gorgeous knits.

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  37. EileenNovember 18, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    So glad you are feeling better! Eyes are frightening to me when they go astray…how I depend on mine.
    You knits are just wonderful! Went back through several of your post and they always make my heart sing. Take care and rest those eyes.

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  38. susanNovember 19, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Well, I hope you get to give up one of your meds and that you're feeling better. I love the color of your shawl - someone's getting a beautiful Christmas gift!

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  39. deborahNovember 19, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I hope your eyes are much better and meds dismissed!!

    Your projects are so pretty and I love your knitting needles.

    I am not fast at all at knitting. Ah, well! I enjoy it anyway! :)

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  40. Mama Gone GreenNovember 20, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Knit knit knit! I just had to frog half of a hat last night. So sad. But I am almost done with a sweater I am knitting miss Phoebe for Christmas. And I am reading way too many things right now. Oh well!

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  41. EliseNovember 22, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Ooh such pretty colours :)

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