Currently on the Needles


I've been quite pleased with finishing all of the Christmas knitting.  In fact, I even started to focus on some of my selfish knitting (for me, you know).  Then I remembered I wanted to knit a hat for my nephew to give to him over the New Year's weekend.  So technically this isn't "Christmas" knitting.  However, I love having another easy deadline to meet!

I am using the wurm pattern once more,  I LOVE to knit this hat pattern up!!

As you can see, I'm slogging through Alexander Hamilton, I love this book and thoroughly enjoy reading about this country's history through the eyes of one founding father.  I have high hopes of finishing the book before the end of the year.  I've picked up my reading, trying to read when I even have five minutes to spare.  I'll keep you posted if I finish or not.

The Commonwealth novel is almost done!  I thought the beginning was a bit slow but the middle picked up some.  I'm interested to see if the author wraps up with a satisfied ending....I'm having some doubts but we'll see about that.

What are you knitting and reading this week?

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams

Comments

  1. Kim December 21, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    I have yet to knit the wurm hat, maybe I should cast one on for me now that that Christmas knitting is complete :)

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  2. VeraDecember 21, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    Great that your Christmas knitting is finis!! I'm still working on son's socks...the Wurm pattern is one I've been meaning to try out -- perhaps when I finish the socks.

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  3. flyingjenDecember 21, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    I found out 10 days ago that my nephew wants a Ravenclaw scarf for Christmas. I have been knit fast and furious in between all of my other goings on to get it finished!

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  4. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeDecember 21, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    I love this onslaught of smaller projects you have been working through at warp speed. Wishing you the very best with the lovely blue yarn and the (hopefully) final hat. Merry merry.

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  5. Caffeine GirlDecember 21, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    Hmmm, Commonwealth sounds like it might be a bit of disappointment. I find that most authors only have a few good books in them -- and the rest are mediocre. Thinking here of Ann Tyler and Alice Hoffman.

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  6. mamasmercantileDecember 21, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    Thrilled for you that you achieved your goals with the Christmas knitting. I am enjoying a little me time and reading and relaxing a little. Have a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

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  7. AlinaDecember 21, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    What a glorious color! I just finished a great book and looking for a new read.

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  8. stephDecember 21, 2016 at 10:24 AM

    wurm and rikke are two of my favorite hat patterns!!! This one is going to be well loved, I'm sure!! Happy Holidays, Karen!

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  9. EileenDecember 21, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    I love the Wurm hat pattern! Your yarn choice is beautiful. Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

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  10. kjramstackDecember 21, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    I know very little about that president. Do you have any desire to see the musical after reading the book? It is the same guy, right? I should just keep my mouth shut...

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    1. karenDecember 22, 2016 at 8:59 AM

      I definitely want to see the musical but it will be quite a while!!! The tickets are expensive and my time to travel is limited due to my husband's job.

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  11. AsKatKnitsDecember 21, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    Hmmm, Commonwealth is on my "read list". And, happy wurm hat knitting!! I love the color!!

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  12. BonnyDecember 21, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    Commonwealth was a three-star book for me, certainly okay, just not great. That is a lovely blue that you're knitting with; you must have the Wurm pattern memorized!

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  13. UnknownDecember 21, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    I love the color! That is going to be gorgeous!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 21, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    I have begun knitting a scarf to go with my brother's hat but I fear that I won't finish it time, I'm just not that quick a knitter! I'm still working on Little Big Lies, it's kind of predictable but entertaining nonetheless. : )

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  15. KwizgiverDecember 21, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    I loved Commonwealth! I agree that the beginning was a bit slow, but once it picked up in the middle it was smooth reading for me.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 21, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    I haven't knitted the Wurm pattern but I did knit something similar to it long ago out of Karabella Yarns in a green colorway. I ended up sending it to Canada since a green hat is superstition in Chinese culture.

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