Currently on the Needles



I know, you're thinking that my reading this week is exactly the same as last week.  You're correct!  But I'm so close to finishing After You, I only have three or four chapters left.  I am enjoying the book, her writing is compelling to read.  I haven't touched Tavern on Maple Street.

My knitting is all about a test knit for Andrea.  I love this cowl so far and I'm enjoying the Madeline Tosh sock yarn immensely!  There is nothing like a plied yarn after using single ply two projects in a row.  And the wool, well it's squishy and soft and my hands itch to work on it.  Nothing could be better than that!

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. AmberJune 22, 2016 at 8:08 AM

    That's a really pretty color. I really like that color, but it doesn't look right on me. It's too warm of a color. But I get to knit with all of those warm colors when I knit things for my mom because she wears warm tones well.

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  2. AlinaJune 22, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    Oh, I love love love this color!!! This shade of green is my absolute favorite!

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  3. Laura GesinJune 22, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    I'm supposed to be test knitting that pattern as well - have to pick up some yarn that works because somehow I have very little fingering weight yarn in my stash! I'm hoping to start it this weekend; good to know it's an enjoyable knit!

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  4. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeJune 22, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    Oh thank you Karen! I can't wait to see how it comes out in Madtosh sock. I love that stuff. Finally cast on a pair of socks without it. I have been camping and then sick (finally hoping to make it to work today...) and thus behind on blog comments, but I loved your post on why you knit. Especially so. Thanks so much once again, my dear.

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  5. AnonymousJune 22, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    Love that color! And since I adore cowls I can't wait to see the finished knit. (And I still can't comment if using Chrome.)

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  6. AsKatKnitsJune 22, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    I love the color of that yarn! I am almost done listening to Still Life with Inspector Gamache and still working through Redbreast. Summer knitting and reading are the best companions!

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  7. kjramstackJune 22, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    I was disappointed with After You. I think after loving Me Before You so much my expectations of the sequel were too high. Have you seen the movie? I was going to see it in the theater with a friend who also read and loved the book but it only played for one weekend. Hopefully that doesn't mean it was a bomb!

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  8. Caffeine GirlJune 22, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Test knitting is so intriguing! You cannot beat MadTosh for squishiness. It is truly amazing stuff.

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  9. stephJune 22, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    love everything about that cowl!!! :)

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  10. SarahJune 22, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    Gorgeous cowl! That green is beautiful and looks like cozy winter to me!

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  11. Kat RiddellJune 22, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Oh, that yarn is absolutely lovely! I'm glad to hear you're loving After You, I've had some engrossing reads lately and it's always a treat to enjoy several books in a row.

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  12. mamasmercantileJune 22, 2016 at 10:22 AM

    Love the beautiful colour of the yarn such a warm hue. I must toughen up a little and be stern with myself as reading seems to have slipped right away.

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  13. DonnaJune 22, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    I have to finish After You as well. I think that is what I will do next after this book. Anything made with Mad Tosh is wonderful. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

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  14. thecrazysheepladyJune 22, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Great color!

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  15. Reading In The VioletsJune 22, 2016 at 10:55 AM

    Oooo..love the color!

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  16. AnonymousJune 22, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    there is something about that green that i just adore!!!
    i havent updated my knit project for awhile cause I am a little busy with a baby wrap or blanket or... well im not too sure. i need to get to the wool and haby shop to pick up the right yellow - so i've put the whole thing on hold until that's done.

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  17. Amy at love made my homeJune 22, 2016 at 2:53 PM

    Enjoy your reading and knitting. I like the colour of the yarn!

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  18. LindaJune 22, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    Really like that color of green! Can't wait to see what the finished item looks like - and hope it is available on Ravelry soon!

    Linda in VA

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  19. AnonymousJune 22, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    I've knitted one item in Madelinetosh Sock (a lace shawl for Cupcake's former 4th grade teacher) and I can attest it is awesome. Yep, Madtosh yarn is squishy and plump. You really get bang for your buck. I love that moss colorway. Knitting the usual suspects of socks and trying to move further on the belated birthday shawl. Haven't touched my tunic at all. Reading a cozy that has a fiesty cat in it.

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  20. azwoolgirlJune 22, 2016 at 10:10 PM

    Oh I love that color of MadTosh!!! Can't wait to see it finished :)

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  21. kathy bJune 22, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    Oh I like your yarn color choice for this project. it is perfect.
    I m reading H is for Hawk. My sister highly recommended it so i feel obligated to keep reading it. It is good so far.....
    I'm knitting another necklace this time in cotton!

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  22. CloudberryJune 23, 2016 at 6:25 AM

    Love that green!!

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  23. sustainablemumJune 23, 2016 at 7:13 AM

    That colour is gorgeous!

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  24. CathieJJune 23, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    I love the yarn you are using for that test knit.

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  25. ZetaJune 23, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    I love this color. It will make a fantastic cowl.

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  26. RavennaJune 24, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    I am in love with that color! To be honest, I've never really gotten the thing with cowls. I guess I should try one and see what all the fuss is about.

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