Currently on the Needles


Call me crazy but I've cast on a scarf for my husband on size 3 needles.  I know I will regret this decision later on.  I've been spoiling myself with knitting on size 7 needles for many projects and the projects practically finish themselves.  My husband chose this purple wool and the only weight available was lace weight.  So I've doubled the yarn and size 3 needles looked the best.  Hopefully sometime today I'll update my Ravelry project page.

I finished reading A Man Called Ove and thoroughly enjoyed the book.  It's an easy read and somewhat sad and funny mixed together.  So now I'm in limbo between books.  I think I'll be starting One Thousand Gifts by Amy Voskamp.  I bought the book on my kindle when there was a sale a week or two ago.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. elizabethDecember 16, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    well, the scarf will look nice! that cozy is so cute!

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  2. Juliann in WADecember 16, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Oh dear, size 3! I finished one hat - hooray! Funny you would mention 1000 Gifts. Since Michelle's gratitude week, I have been thinking of that book.

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  3. AnkeDecember 16, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    It might take a while to knit the scarf, but just think of all the love you can pour into it while knitting. :-) Cute cozy for your mug.

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  4. stephDecember 16, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    this is a christmas gift?!? of course, #3 and under are my favorite needles, but maybe not for knitting under pressure (like the 1s I've been using on those (&^&%$^%#$$% big-foot-man-socks! hee hee thank goodness they are DONE!)
    I've heard of 1000 gifts but haven't read that one....review, please!?!

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    1. karenDecember 18, 2015 at 8:32 AM

      it is NOT a Christmas gift for this year, I'm not that crazy :)

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  5. AnonymousDecember 16, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    oh wow size 3! good luck! I am sure he will love the scarf. Its a very pretty yarn

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  6. DonnaDecember 16, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    A scarf on size 3 needles is a challenge. But you can do it!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 16, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Dear Karen, even though it will probably take you awhile to finish the scarf, the end result will be just beautiful. Enjoy Ann's book. :-)

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  8. apicturebookmindDecember 16, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Respect for the shawl. Either way, it will look lovely! Enjoy your new book!

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  9. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeDecember 16, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Smart to double the yarn. Big needles do spoil! Happy knitting. I hear it is warm and sunny over there, no? Don't ,one me...I will just be over hearing drowning in a big, icy puddle...panic ridden trying to finish my last pair of Christmas socks... Xoxo

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  10. AlinaDecember 16, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Size 3 needles for a man?! Hmm... Pretty brave and daring! :)

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  11. Pom PomDecember 16, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Well, that is a sweet act of love, the scarf you are making. Purple is happy and I think it's quite nice that your hubby chose it.

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  12. UnknownDecember 16, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    You are a brave woman to knit a scarf on size 3 needles. I just finished one using size 8's and it took forever. Wishing you enjoyment and speed!

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  13. SarahDecember 16, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Tell me that's not a Christmas gift!!! Haha! I can't imagine, I haven't knit even a worsted scarf for so long because I get too bored, haha... I need to find some good scarf patterns though... Maybe 2016!
    I fall into the camp who loved Ann's book and it really has changed my life. I know others who didn't like her style of writing at all, but I love it. I hope you do too!

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    1. karenDecember 18, 2015 at 8:33 AM

      You are making this book sound quite compelling :)

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  14. EliseDecember 16, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Lace weight, you're a brave one! I've been crocheting a lace shawl for aaages, I keep getting bored and putting it down - one day it'll be finished though!

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  15. HeatherDecember 16, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    That is a beautiful purple! Size 3...oh goodness...good luck!

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  16. ZauberflinkDecember 16, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Wow i looove your mug-cozy! Did you make it yourself? I'm breaking my fingers right now trying some fair isle pattern - but it is so much fun :-)

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    1. karenDecember 18, 2015 at 8:34 AM

      I did not make the cozy, the cozy mug came as a gift from a friend, who also did not make it :)

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  17. thecrazysheepladyDecember 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    I loved Ove :-) The second book is good too.

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    1. karenDecember 18, 2015 at 8:34 AM

      I loved Ove and I'm waiting for the second book to be on sale on Kindle.

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  18. kathy bDecember 16, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Love your tree in the backround. PURPLE is beautiful . Maybe that gorgeous color alone will keep you going!
    Not reading right now. TOo busy baking, wrapping, listening to carols and getting son to Ortho appointments! Soon though!

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  19. Tracey ~ CloverDecember 16, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Check out the other book, Stories my Grandmother told me, I've heard it's really good.
    I thought that was some lace weight yarn on your needles, but you're fast so I know there won't be any trouble.

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  20. Caffeine GirlDecember 16, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    I love that cup cozy! I've got to give that book a second chance. It seems like everyone likes it.

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  21. Amy at love made my homeDecember 16, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    I am sure that your husband will love it! I am finishing sewing ends in on a scarf and that is me done for the year! Of course loads of things beckon for next year! Enjoy! xx

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  22. Kat RiddellDecember 16, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    You are a brave woman, and an excellent wife! I love that color, and I'm sure the scarf is going to be absolutely wonderful.

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  23. mamasmercantileDecember 16, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful colour yarn, it will make a stunning scarf and made with love. What could be better?

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  24. StefanieDecember 16, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Good luck, girl. I'm reading The Goblet of Fire, Heist Society, and Forget Me Knot. I just finished a cowl for a woman the baby and I see every morning. I hope to get her to take pics this afternoon as it's a short day. No luck on getting to the LYS. I forgot to charge my phone last night; need that Maps to get me down safely and back.

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  25. EileenDecember 16, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    Great color! You are one power knitter! i wish I had that much concentration in my head.

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  26. flyingjenDecember 16, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    At least the hat I decided to cast on today for my hubby will go faster on size 7's. But you knit so fast anyway, you'll be finished in no time!

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  27. azwoolgirlDecember 17, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    You're not crazy at all ... well, maybe slightly but it's for your hubby after all :) I LOVE that mug cozy!!!

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  28. ericaDecember 17, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    love love love the purple!!!

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  29. sustainablemumDecember 17, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    It will be worth it! Even if takes a while ;). Good choice of colour.

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  30. ElizabethDecember 18, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    Yup, crazy! He'd better love it! Merry Christmas, thanks for sharing this year, I always enjoy visiting your space.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 18, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    It's a beautiful color! Knitting with small needles can be a challenge, but the FOs are so gorgeous that it's worth it.

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  32. TahneeDecember 18, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    What a wonderful shade of purple. Certainly a challenge to knit a scarf on that needle size, but it'll be lovely!

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  33. Mama Gone GreenDecember 18, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Love the purple. And if anyone can knit a scarf on size 3s, it is YOU! xo

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  34. Judy S.December 19, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Nice color. And just think, you could have chosen size 1 or 0! I've just started John Adams by McCullough and am surprised to be enjoying it even though it's very long.

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  35. DesertSnowdropJanuary 7, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    LOVING that purple....but boy howdy...size 3??
    You are brave !

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