~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~
I finished Larkspur’s Terra shawl, and have picked up my Jet Stream again. I really love the yarn I’m using (unfortunately, it’s not available anymore) and the fact that this pattern stays interesting without getting too complicated. I finally finished reading Crossing to Safety. Wallace Stegner’s writing is beautiful, but his books are proving to be slow reading for me. I also read the first quarter or so of Burial Rites and decided that while it is interesting, it is a little too dark and dreary for me. But then, everyone got sick, and I found myself needing some easy to focus on reading, so I picked it up again and am now more than halfway through. I am curious about how this book will end, but can’t say I’d recommend it.
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Oh wow, it is so neat to see what everyone has on their needles and on their bookshelf! I remember enjoying Crossing to Safety as well, and also finding it a slow, deliberate, read.
It’s weird how some books however deep or dark do draw you back even though at times they are hard going. I hope that everyone keeps well and happy.
debby
I can’t wait to see the reveal of Larkspur’s Terra shawl! Thanks for the link-up Ginny! Is anyone getting better yet?!
The birthday shawl looks very beautiful, and so soft and comfortable too!
Thanks Ginny!
That shawl is fascinating! I can’t wait to see yours all finished. I love a project that is interesting but not overly complicated. That is so important for us moms of many!
Ginny, you always introduce me to beautiful patterns and new-to-me yarns. Thank you so much for sharing your knitting sensibilities in this space.
The color of her shawl is gorgeous! I can’t ready heavy books….there’s enough heavy going on in my life. I’m all about memoirs, light and fun books.
I enjoy your reading choices. I will have to check out these books!
You always pick THE most gorgeous colored yarn! Thank you for hosting.
Sheila
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How great that you could feel that wonderful feeling that comes when you cast of a project. I would love to knit Terra for Emerson so will have to show her the pattern when she comes to visit.
I have a hard time with dark books, Gone Girl was a book I had a hard time getting through so I’m not sure Burial Rites is a book for me.
beautiful knit and what a pretty pattern! Congrats on finishing your shawl for your daughter. I too would shelf a “dark” book especially in winter! I also shelf books with too much violence and it doesn’t matter if it’s winter or not, I just cannot handle the content.