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I’ve been knitting more than usual this week.  Little Ancolie is very close to being complete.  I typically don’t go from dividing for sleeves to being finished with the body and onto the second sleeve in a week.  The frustrating thing is that I would actually be finished with this sweater were it not for all the issues I have had along the way!  Over the weekend I spent many hours on the bind off of the body.  As I began the picot border (my first time to knit one) I noticed two things:  picot borders are time consuming, and this one was going to flip up.  After reaching those conclusions I went on to try several different things to try and “fix it” and have completely bound off the body twice now, and done so partially several times.  The conclusion I have reached regarding my latest bind off effort is that no amount of blocking is going to remedy the flip that edge has going on.  So I will be ripping out that last picot border, the one that took an hour or two to knit (who’s really counting?) and going with simple garter stitch I do believe.

I’ve finished the books I was reading over the last month or so, and I can’t decide what to read next.  I’ve been spending most of my reading time pouring through homeschooling materials this week.  Looking over my shelves, I see I have purchased several sort of giant books to read over the past year, but haven’t tackled them.  I am thinking about The Woman in White , and The Brothers Karamazov.  Any recommendations out there?  Maybe a book under 500 pages would be more appealing to me right now than all of these really long books.  Seth is about halfway through reading The Count of Monte Cristo and I am seriously impressed (then again, he has a lot more free time than I do.)  I think it’s the longest novel ever to enter our house!

 

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Ginny

I believe that when you slow down and savor the small things, you don’t have to wish for a different life; you can discover beauty in the life you already have. {Find out more here...}

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  1. Janet R says

    September 8, 2013 at 7:19 am

    I need to start knitting a simple hat for my husband, as we’re in Germany and next week the weather is turning to fall! I have yarn and needles, just not the right pattern… In a small book-reading group of some lady friends from our international church, we’re reading “The Artist’s Daughter” by Alexandra Kuykendall – a good read!

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  2. Meadow says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Te sweater is just lovely and the color! I just read your side note about the binding turnning out perfect. Looking forward to seeing it out and about (in your photos) 🙂

    Reply
  3. Amy Caroline says

    September 5, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Your sweater is looking simply lovely!

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  4. Sharon says

    September 5, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    I recommend the Woman in white. I thoroughly enjoyed that book and then I also recommend the brothers. 🙂

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  5. Becca says

    September 5, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    The Woman in White is wonderful; as is every other Wilkie Collins that I have read (going on 5)!

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  6. Serena says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    I knit a picot border on a Boheme that was curling terribly. I soaked it in cool water and Eucalan, dried flat on a towel and it ended up perfect. You may want to try blocking before giving up. The Boheme was curling in a pretty extreme way and looked awful but ended up beautiful. Love the color you have chosen for this one.

    Hang in there with the bed rest. It’s really hard when so many depend on you. Sending prayers your way.

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  7. Melissa L. says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE books! It gets wordy though since the author was paid by the page/number of words, but truly a great read. Little Women sounds great right now too (as I saw someone else suggest).

    Hugs to you cyber friend. Prayers for your pregnancy & family : )

    ~Melissa

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  8. Bley says

    September 4, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    The Woman in White is utterly gripping; feels much shorter because it is so good. You won’t be disappointed!

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  9. Gretchen R says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    The Brothers Karamazov has been on my reading list for well over a decade. I should probably move it up a few spots…

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  10. rebekah says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    oh, please read HANNAH COULTER by Wendell Berry!

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Okay–I will! It’s been on my wishlist for awhile, and I just requested it from my library.

      Reply
  11. Stephinie {gypsyforest} says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    I *love* that shade of blue!!

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  12. The Sitting Tree says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Ugh, it’s so frustrating when knitting doesn’t turn out how we envisioned it. If you knit an inch of garter stitch, you can then add your picot edging. I’ve done that several times and the added design element looks lovely…. That is, if you can stand to knit all that picot again. 😉

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      I don’t think I could stand it!! I think I officially hate picot.

      Reply
  13. Kate says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I’d suggest one of Elizabeth Goudge’s books – the first book in the Eliot family triology, The Bird in the Tree. You’d also probably like The Scent of Water or the Dean’s Watch. Goudge is a very beautiful writer and has sympathy for human weakness. She said she could never end a book tragically. Just the right kind of book when you are in pain or feeling depressed.

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  14. annie says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Have you ever read Sue Hubbell’s A Book of Bees? I suspect it might be right up your alley.

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      Yes, I have read it, and yes–I totally loved it!!

      Reply
  15. Kaitlin Parker says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Just post my first Yarn Along =] Hope I did it right.

    Reply
  16. Cathy says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I adore that colour, and yes picot borders do curl on me too! The Woman in White is a totally brilliant book- I recommend it most strongly!

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:26 pm

      I started reading it last night. I’m excited because it’s different than my usual reading material-subject wise.

      Reply
  17. Heather says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Your Little Ancolie is coming along beautifully. I like the heathered blue color, very pretty. Hope you are starting to feel better. Try to enjoy this time of rest. Blessings, Heather

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  18. Rosemary says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:04 am

    The Brothers Karamazov is very good but definitely a commitment, even for a fast reader.

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:27 pm

      Every time I pick it up to start reading it, I sit it back down because of the sheer weight of it, and decide that I need to buy a Kindle to read it on!

      Reply
  19. Vivian says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Oh Dear Ginny….read The Woman in White. It is wonderful, once you get into the 1800’s prose, and then you will be hooked on Wilkie Collins and have to get his complete works. (So far, The Woman in White is my favorite…)

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 11:05 am

      I am 🙂 I started last night after writing this post.

      Reply
  20. Heather says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Lovely sweater. I am sorry the bind off is not going to work out. Have others had the same issue? And yes, picot is so pretty, but so time consuming! I just finished a reread of To Kill a Mockingbird. I was reminded of just how good that book is. If you haven’t read it in awhile or, gasp, ever do pick it up.

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      Good idea. I’m going to reread it soon and then I can decide if Seth is ready for it too.

      Reply
  21. Justine says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:34 am

    Your knitting looks gorgeous! Have you read The Night Circus? This was such an intriguing and magical read. I loved it. I read it a while back but it has stuck out as one of my favorites in recent years and I consider reading it again, which I rarely do. Sending lots of good vibes your way while you begin the new school year and face these challenges with your pregnancy.

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      No, I haven’t read it, but I will check it out! thanks!!

      Reply
  22. Joy says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I’ve only done one picot trim, and I also was frustrated by the tendency to flip. I hope you find a good solution!

    Reply
  23. Meghan says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:26 am

    I just finished The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society which was a quick and highly enjoyable read!

    Reply
  24. Tricia- Farmish Momma says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Ginny, Will it still curl up once blocked? I have never attempted anything that complicated so no clue. As one momma to another, you are doing a good job of staying put and knitting! I’d say it’s pretty important work baking babies and knitting 🙂

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      Tricia, I think it will still curl because it’s so extreme. I am thinking that I will prefer a simpler border anyway. At least now I can say I’ve knit picot (and I don’t want to do it again 🙂 )

      Reply
  25. Jazz says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:59 am

    Amzing cardi, can’t wait to see it finished.

    Thanks for hosting.

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  26. Renee Anne says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I’ve never done a picot bind off, either…but I have heard that not only are they time consuming, they eat a lot more yarn than what you think! I don’t know if I’ll ever do one….we’ll see I guess 🙂

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  27. Camilla says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:36 am

    I am inspired to knit this beautiful cardi in adult size – it so pretty.

    Reply
  28. katie metzroth says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:28 am

    Well, the little sweater looks super cute. Sorry about your picot luck. I’ve had a battle or two with picot myself.

    I recommend Divergent, and it doesn’t seem super long.

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  29. karen says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:23 am

    good luck on the book selection, I just finish a book but it wasn’t that great so no recommendations from over here. I’ve been in the mood for Little Women but haven’t started yet. Lovely knitting!!

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    • Ginny says

      September 4, 2013 at 2:30 pm

      I’ve been in the mood for Little Women too! I’m thinking I’m going to read it aloud to my kids later this fall.

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  30. Brooke says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:15 am

    I love the Woman In White. Fun, fun book.

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  31. Deb Hickmab says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:07 am

    How frustrating to undo all that work but you need to be happy with it. I’ve got to say I love this cardigan and hope to cast one on soon.
    Have you read Rebecca by Dauphnie Du Maurier, that’s a nice quick read. Have a good week. Deb x

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  32. Tracey says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:06 am

    At least you had more knitting time right? It is all about being positive this week 🙂

    As for reading, how about one of the Yarn Harlot books? They are laugh out loud funny and laughing
    really does help brighten ones mood.

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  33. naturmama says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I’ve been adorning this piece of work and it’s color in your last post already! And it’s so YOU, I think 🙂 I hope you are keeping up well, Ginny!

    I can definitely recommend the Brothers Karamazov, but I do love Dostojevski altogether. Best,

    Caroline

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    • naturmama says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:06 am

      …adoring! 🙂

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  34. Erin @ Mama in Progress says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I hope your new border works out much better than the picot. It’s a beautiful project!

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  35. Carly says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:02 am

    I was just thinking what a chunky novel that looks! Love the classics x

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  36. SusanD crochet addict uk says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:01 am

    I hope the border change works. Such a shame to put all that work in to find out it isn’t going to work. It’s still looking good and I can’t believe how much you have got done!

    Reply

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