Currently on the Needles


My house has been busy with the prepping for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Am I ready?  Almost.  I have finished the musts and now I'm onto the "wouldn't it be nice to get this done" list.  Thank goodness I've written down every single detail.  I almost forgot about the pumpkin pies....what?

My reading has been slightly slow because my son arrived on Saturday and so instead of reading, I'm talking.  However, I'm still plugging away at Alexander Hamilton and yes, I am thoroughly enjoying the book.

My knitting has changed.  I finished this and this.  I started a red fair isle hat that is secret knitting and then that blue project is another secret knitting project that I cannot say what it is.  Maybe you can infer what it is by how it looks.

I cannot wait for secrets to be revealed.  I want to shout from the rooftops!!

What are you knitting and reading?

Joining Ginny

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Comments

  1. BonnyNovember 23, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    Thanksgiving prep, all those FOs, and new secret projects - you have been very busy! Wishing you all the enjoyment of having your whole family together and a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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  2. JuliannNovember 23, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    We did too many of the wouldn't it be nice tasks yesterday so this morning I am focusing the the musts! I am wanting to try my hand at Colorwork. I have Mary Jane Mucklestone's Colorwork class in my Craftsy account. Might be a good time to try that out.

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  3. UnknownNovember 23, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    Hi visiting from Yarn Along. That's a pretty quilt in your picture. I'm in the UK and very jealous of you all for having a November holiday. No Thanksgiving here! Though in the past few years we have become part of your Black Friday sales events. Happy Thanks Giving from Liverpool UK

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  4. AsKatKnitsNovember 23, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    Super secret knitting is the best kind! It gives you an inner smile and then spreads the joy all around!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Karen!

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  5. EileenNovember 23, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    Love your knits! Sounds like your going to have a big dinner, having family around is one of the best gifts for the holiday Season. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  6. AlinaNovember 23, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    Ok, now I am intrigued! Would love to hear more about all your secret projects!

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  7. Jeannie Gray KnitsNovember 23, 2016 at 10:26 AM

    I love your "this"'s and good luck keeping the secrets. This time of year is so troubling for knitting bloggers! :) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  8. mamasmercantileNovember 23, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. The secret knitting is a tease Karen I hope you are going to reveal later.

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  9. GeertrudeNovember 23, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    Can't wait till you reveal that secret knitting. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  10. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeNovember 23, 2016 at 1:11 PM

    I fully support a good ol' rooftop shout. Those always feel good. I have to bake three pies tonight/tomorrow. I am sure Reed will "help." I don't mind pie-baking but I know it will cut into my knitting time. Hurumph.

    Enjoy this time with your family!

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  11. Deb J. in UtahNovember 23, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to you!! Nice to check in and see how you are doing. I have been interested in reading that book about Hamilton so will be interested in what you have to say about it. Have a wonderful, restful and relaxing long Holiday weekend!

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  12. KwizgiverNovember 23, 2016 at 6:25 PM

    Great projects! Happy Thanksgiving and happy knitting.

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  13. SarahNovember 23, 2016 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful!! We are on our way to visit family right this second where there will be lots of talking instead of reading for me too! Can't wait to hear what those secret projects are- you always choose such lovely patterns.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 23, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    Looks like you are ready for chilly weather OR for gift giving season. Either way .....beautiful finishes! Congrats.

    Have a wonderful holiday with your family!

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  15. JaneNovember 23, 2016 at 7:28 PM

    Have a wonderful holiday with your family. I'm beginning to guess about the secret projects but will keep my ideas to myself. We are going to celebrate the day with my sister and her family. I am knitting a Barley hat for the youngest grandchild to go with his Flax sweater. Here is to those pumpkin pies. Pass the whipping cream!

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  16. Kim November 23, 2016 at 7:33 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving Karen. Enjoy the weekend with your family. xo

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  17. CathieJNovember 24, 2016 at 7:05 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with family.

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  18. Judy S.November 25, 2016 at 12:07 AM

    Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, Karen. I just finished a sweater and 2 hats with Christmas yarn and hope to deliver them so they can be worn through the holidays. I'm reading Me Before You, and it's hard to put down.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 26, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    I drool over everyone's stranded or Fair Isle knitting on IG. I can't wait to hit that part in my jumper but I need to fix that tonal change first. Hope you had a lovely visit with the ohana. I know you miss your kids. Did Frodo get any special meal for turkey day?

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