Currently on the Needles


This week, I'm reading the same two books.  On the Kindle I'm reading The Song of the Lark and it's a soothing read, nothing stressful and it's quite relaxing to read.  My other book, Blue Asylum started off with a great beginning but the story line is getting quite weird, and it's weird not in a good way I guess for me.  I will finish it because I want to see what will happen, the writing is perfectly fine.

I've been working on the baby blanket these days and I am seeing much progress.  I love big projects that are mindless and I can read my Kindle while knitting this blanket, double the pleasure!!

What are you knitting and reading?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. stephFebruary 3, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    you are flying on that blanket.....and I haven't even started on the one I need to knit. :( still pondering patterns....and of course, I have no pink in the stash!!! :) happy day to you!!!!!

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  2. BonnyFebruary 3, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    Your blanket looks so lovely and cozy, I can imagine a sweet baby snuggled beneath it. I wish Blue Asylum wasn't getting strange; I love the cover!

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  3. AnkeFebruary 3, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    That's such a sweet baby blanket! I have nothing on my needles right now, I know, shocking, right? I did wind some yarn for a cardigan last night but was too tired to search for the needles and cast on. Maybe tonight...

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  4. HeatherFebruary 3, 2016 at 8:46 AM

    That is a beautiful pattern for a baby blanket! And the yarn looks so cozy!

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  5. AlinaFebruary 3, 2016 at 8:50 AM

    Love the textured effect of the stockinette and garter stripes! And what a perfect color for a baby blanket - so soft and subtle!

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  6. flyingjenFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    Great baby blanket! I love the pattern. Looks easy and fast!

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  7. DonnaFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:27 AM

    Your blanket looks so pretty. I was thinking of doing that pattern but didn't have enough of one color to make it work. I love when I can knit and read at the same time.

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  8. elizabethFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    love that blanket! the colour is so soothing!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    The blanket looks lovely! And being able to multitask is great for sure.

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  10. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    That is such a sweet baby blanket, I do love pink!

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  11. AmandaFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:42 AM

    A relaxing read! I could use that! No workmen for me today. Just silence in the house and I don't rightly know what to do with myself! I hope you're having a nice day, too. :)

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  12. AmberFebruary 3, 2016 at 11:03 AM

    Your baby blanket is beautiful!

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  13. moongirlFebruary 3, 2016 at 11:10 AM

    You can read and knit at the same time. I’m gobsmacked right now. Oh to dream! I love your baby blanket. It looks so warm and comfy. I’m intrigued by Blue Asylum now.

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  14. Lisa UotinenFebruary 3, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    I loved reading The Song of the Lark! That story has stayed with me over the years. Your baby blanket makes me want to find a baby and knit for him/her. :)

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  15. Kim February 3, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    That is a gorgeous baby blanket. What a lucky baby :)

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  16. mamasmercantileFebruary 3, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Such a beautiful baby blanket, a stunning gift.

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  17. JanetFebruary 3, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    Love the soft color and texture of your baby blanket.

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  18. JillFebruary 3, 2016 at 12:33 PM

    I loved Song of the Lark - Willa Cather, right? Your blanket is very nice.

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  19. RebeccaFebruary 3, 2016 at 1:06 PM

    I will have to give that a try - reading on my Kindle and knitting some mindless project. I walk on the treadmill with my Kindle so I can probably handle it. I have Song of the Lark on my list, too so am glad to hear it is pretty good. Sweet baby blanket.

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  20. GraceFebruary 3, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    You have me curious about Blue Asylum, now that you mentioned it becoming weird in a way that isn't good for you. : ) I look forward to hearing what you think when you are finished with it! I am nearly through with My Name Is Lucy Barton, by Elizabeth Strout. It's very good and a quick read. I recommend it! xx

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  21. AlisaFebruary 3, 2016 at 2:22 PM

    I love your baby blanket!! It's always good to have at least one mindless knit on the needles!!!

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  22. kathy bFebruary 3, 2016 at 2:50 PM

    The blanket is so pretty. I would have trouble finishing a book I didn't like.

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  23. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 3, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    Your blanket is beautiful!!!! xx

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  24. ZetaFebruary 3, 2016 at 3:10 PM

    I love to see blankets all around!
    Yours is so cuddling beautiful!

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  25. sustainablemumFebruary 3, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    That is going to be a beautiful blanket. You can read and knit......

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  26. SarahFebruary 3, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    Love your blanket!! Wow!! It's nice to have a peaceful read at the same time as a less pleasant one, I am finding, it gives me somewhere to turn when I need a break from a book I enjoy but is hard to read for whatever reason (here I'm thinking of Poisonwood Bible especially)

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  27. azwoolgirlFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:58 PM

    Love the baby blanket, perfect color too!

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  28. YanicFebruary 3, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    I love the color of the blanket... so soothing.
    I've been going back reading all your yarn alongs to try and get ideas for my next novel to read. I'm very limited at my library for books in english, but if you had a few recommendations, I'd love to know which books you've likedd the best over the last year or so!

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    1. karenFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:29 PM

      all the light we cannot see was really good. Tell the wolves I'm home was another good book.

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  29. CathieJFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    Wow, I just can't read and knit or crochet at the same time. I usually listen to music or "watch" TV. That baby blanket is very pretty.

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  30. Caffeine GirlFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    I'm with CathieJ; I cannot read and knit. I really like the blanket pattern, but that is a lot of knitting!

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  31. fjord girlFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    What a sweet gift- I am sure it will be well loved.

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  32. JaneFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    That blanket is very sweet. Lucky baby. I am currently listening to "The Museum of Extraordinary Things." The history of New York City is fascinating and Hoffman writes well. One of the characters is very unlikeable - but maybe that means he is well written. At times his story seems bizarre or weird - a little too much for me. I understand what you mean about weird. Same sweater and a new pair of socks on the needles. I considering a new pair of mittens (with long cuffs) for walking.

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  33. ElizabethFebruary 4, 2016 at 3:48 AM

    I over the texture on that blanket your yarn choice shows it up really well.

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  34. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 6:53 AM

    Lovely colour of the blanketxx

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  35. TraciFebruary 4, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    I love the blanket. Would you kindly tell me the yarn you are using? Lovely!

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    1. karenFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:26 PM

      The yarn is cotton ease by lion brand, it was in deep deep stash so I do not know if the colorway is still available :)

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  36. CarolineFebruary 4, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    That is the exact pattern that I started for the baby I'm knitting for now because it's the exact blanket I would want to receive. Sadly, the mother wanted lace so I had to rip it out (I may have shed a tear) Your knitting, the pattern and the colour are so perfect - I love it. The next blanket I have to make is going to look just like that, then I'll find a worthy recipient!

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  37. elnsFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    You are not supposed to make me want to knit another baby blanket as I'm just about to wrap mine up this weekend. This is a lovely a pattern, and pink too! My friend has a girl due this spring ... eegads, bad influence!

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  38. michelle gdFebruary 4, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    the blanket looks lovey and sweet.
    and it blows my mind that you can knit and read simultaneously ;)

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  39. JeanetteFebruary 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    I love the sweet little blanket. It makes me want to make one but with no babies in sight I'd better not! I will just enjoy yours :) Have a great weekend!

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  40. EliseFebruary 8, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    Oh it's so annoying when that happens with a book, you feel like all that time invested in reading it is wasted! Hopefully it gets better :) love the blanket, such a pretty design.

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  41. JessicaFebruary 9, 2016 at 12:07 PM

    Love the pattern on the blanket!

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