Currently on the Needles



Good morning!  How are all of you?  Thanks for the sweet comments about my sweater yesterday.  If you are thinking about knitting that cardigan,  I have to say, "do it!" Anyways, my knitting is progressing nicely with the shawl.  I will definitely be knitting this pattern again and again :)

I have super secret knitting with the pink yarn, I'm sure you might know who the super secret knitting is for....and that yellow yarn, well I'm still trying to decide what I'm knitting.  I'm getting close to a decision.

My reading is still Baker Towers and it is still really really good.  I'm quite happy with this choice!

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. HeatherMarch 16, 2016 at 8:09 AM

    That shawl is beautiful! I love the pattern, and it looks like such a lovely color! I can't wait to see what you knit with the pink :-) I love pink yarn!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverMarch 16, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    After looking at your cardigan and your shawl I am feeling the need to have a little cast on party! I love both of yours.
    Super secret knitting is fun!

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  3. AlinaMarch 16, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    You always choose the best colors for your projects! I am off to check your finished sweater, how did I miss it?!

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  4. mamasmercantileMarch 16, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    Looking forward to seeing what you do with the pink yarn. Love the shawl.

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  5. stephMarch 16, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    just LOOK at all that inspiration and pile of goodies!!! Don't you love it when your mojo is high gear??

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  6. flyingjenMarch 16, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    I always get great project idea from you!

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  7. UnknownMarch 16, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    Looking forward to seeing the finished results of the shawl.

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  8. elizabethMarch 16, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    lots of fun!!! such a nice colour and pattern!

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  9. SarahMarch 16, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    You are on a roll!! I want to cast on more stuff now. There are never enough knitting hours in the day for me...I love your shawl

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  10. DonnaMarch 16, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    Pebble beach looks great. You inspired me to wear mine this past week. I think I may know who that pink yarn may be for....

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  11. AsKatKnitsMarch 16, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    Oh, I like that pattern! And, I love how squishy it looks before blocking - the transformation is the best part!

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  12. Kat RiddellMarch 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    Those pink and yellow yarns look so delightful! Your shawl is also progressing very nicely-I'm still head over heels for that color!

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  13. CorinneMarch 16, 2016 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Karen. I am currently reading The Universe Versus Alex Wood and so far I am enjoying it a lot. I just finished a Well-Dressed Bunny and I will cast on for a Boden Poncho tomorrow.

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  14. JanetMarch 16, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    Pebble Beach is such a pretty pattern and lovely in that gorgeous color.

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  15. AnkeMarch 16, 2016 at 2:16 PM

    The shawl is going to be fabulous! I adore the color!

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  16. moongirlMarch 16, 2016 at 2:20 PM

    OH that is going to be one beautiful shawl!

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  17. kathy bMarch 16, 2016 at 3:05 PM

    Finished another pair of socks. ALready cast on another pair in a new yarn. Ahhh the joy of the start!
    Reading....Not. I just finished watching a pile of documentaries though!

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  18. Kim March 16, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    That is going to be one beautiful shawl. I am knitting a shawl too, the Settler Shawl. Happy knitting Karen.

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  19. Amy at love made my homeMarch 16, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    Wow, your shawl looks beautiful!! xx

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  20. Ady GrafovnaMarch 16, 2016 at 4:46 PM

    That shawl is lovely! What a great color! I can't wait to see what happens with the yellow yarn...

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  21. ZetaMarch 16, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    Is it me or being in a good mood shows in our knitting?
    I get positive vibes from your projects :-)

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  22. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeMarch 16, 2016 at 6:06 PM

    Pebble Beach looks so pretty! I need to do a shawl pattern... Time to start sketching!

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  23. Corinne CunninghamMarch 16, 2016 at 8:28 PM

    Love that color - it reminds me of the clay colorway in Quince's yarns! Maybe it's just the light :)

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  24. UnknownMarch 17, 2016 at 6:34 AM

    I'm glad to have stumbled on this, and have added that lovely pattern straight to my favourites on ravelry. Thanks for the inspiration: lovely blog!
    https://stitchingpixie.blogspot.co.uk

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  25. AnonymousMarch 17, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    Your shawl is gorgeous! Great spring-y color.

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  26. azwoolgirlMarch 17, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Oh that shawl is going to be gorgeous Karen!! Love the color :)

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  27. Caffeine GirlMarch 17, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    It is a great shawl pattern. I should block mine this weekend!
    I'm so glad to hear the book is good.

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  28. StefanieMarch 17, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    That's a fancy name for the colourway of your shawl; how fun that is! Glad you're having some solid, good knitting and reading. I'm reading what I see is an in-between book, one my mum passed along to me - a historical romance by the legendary Beatrice Small. I wasn't too into it in the beginning but now that I've read more, I'm happier with the storyline. Having some successful knitting that I need to blog about today as yesterday got too busy.

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  29. sustainablemumMarch 17, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    Oooh super secret knitting, how exciting!

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  30. GinnyMarch 17, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    Your shawl is looking SO pretty!!! (And I love your cardigan too!)

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  31. ElizabethMarch 19, 2016 at 5:47 AM

    Ooh the colour of that shawl reminds me of my mum! Lovely! Love the other yarns too, you always make such good choices!

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  32. UnknownMarch 20, 2016 at 6:47 AM

    New projects and casting on are always so fun!!! And your finished sweater....well that was worth the wait I'm sure.....it's just lovely!!

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