~ 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.
The Haruni Shawl is almost complete. Just 4 more pattern rows and a bath will be in order. It has been a nice knit, although I was more confused over the charts than other knitters said they were. I reverted to the printed instructions to navigate through.
I am still reading The Birth House. I seem to fall sleep each night after just a page or two! Also, I am going back and reading parts of One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. This book speaks to me in ways no other book ever has. I need to read parts repeatedly in order to have them become part of me. I love my autographed copy!
Linking up today with Ginny at Small Things. What are you knitting and reading?
so wonderful that we are given books that speak to us! lovely knitting! as always, love your blog! do show us the final of your new knit; that blue is deep and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to finish it by the weekend!
DeleteI love Ann's book, I even got one for my Mom. Your shawl is beautiful, I really love that shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to gift a book!
DeleteThat is so awesome that you have a signed copy! I need to go back and read mine as well. Your shawl is looking lovely. Very soft yarn.
ReplyDeleteYes! I met Ann back in May at a television taping!
DeleteI love Ann's book too and love to give it as a gift.
ReplyDeleteYour shawl is stunning. I have had a little trouble with the chart on my knit. Truthfully I think I got spoiled reading Jared Flood's patterns, they are just so easy they make everything else look complicated.
I am about to begin my first Jared Flood pattern.
DeleteI have one or two books that speak to my heart, as well. It is wonderful when that happens.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color yarn for your shawl ~ it will be beautiful to have for the cooler months!
That shawl pattern is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shades of blue- gorgeous pattern. I have the read the book- truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteSmiles from here!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shawl and gorgeous colours!
Thank you!
DeleteThanks for putting another book on my list to read; I now want to read The Birth House.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good choice!
DeleteOh, I have to confess envy of your autographed copy of Ann Voskamp's book. I have never read a book that read like music to my soul the way that one did. And, I love the title of your blog... it is a process of re-inventing your life in the empty nest phase. Knitting has been a wonderful tool in that process for me. I've even done a Haruni. Did you know that in Tolkein's elfin language Haruni means grandmother?? blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteOh Tanna, yes! That was my reason for knitting it!
DeleteI love your autographed copy too :) your shawl is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Blessings!
DeleteOh, your signed book.... Beautiful.....as is your work......and your spirit! Hugs!!!!
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