Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Yarn Along


Reading: Yeah, I'm still reading Emma. I'd forgotten how I seem to read Austen novels at a slower pace than other books. That's a good thing, really, because sometimes I think I have a tendency to rush through books. (Probably because my to-read pile is so big and intimidating.) I'm a little past the point when Mr. Elton gets married, so I'll probably finish it over the next few days.

Knitting: My cardigan is coming along nicely! So far it's been mostly stockinette, but last night I joined the sleeves together with the body and next I'll be starting the cabled yoke. Lately I've been itching to cast on a pair of socks (despite saying not too long ago that I was going to take a break from sock knitting). I'm trying to wait until I'm almost finished with my sweater so the socks won't distract me from working on it. But I'm thinking it's a good idea to always have a pair of socks on the needles, even if I'm not working on them very consistently...right?

{Yarn Along is a weekly link up hosted by Ginny where you can share what you've been knitting and reading.}

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  1. I agree - I always have a couple pairs of socks on the needles to take with me. Great travel knitting.

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    1. Yes, socks are great travel knitting! Especially vanilla ones. :)

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  2. Very lovely colour. I also really like this collection of embroidery style covers on the classics. :) Such a cute whimsical look. I love Emma. :)

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    1. I love the Penguin Threads editions! They're definitely whimsical. Emma is my favorite of those editions, though the Little Women one is very pretty, too. :)

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  3. did you watch Emma approved? Love the green in your sweater, can't wait to see the finished one!

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    1. I loved Emma Approved! :) Thanks, I'm hoping to have it finished within the next week or two.

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  4. Jane Austen deserves to be read slowly so you can savour the language and hear it as you read, so take all the time you need!

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    1. It's been over a year since I'd reread any of her books, so I'd forgotten that I can't fly through them like modern books. It takes me a while to ease back into the language and phrasing, but it's definitely worth it. :)

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  5. I always like to have a pair on the needles, and 3 or 4 other projects, so I can work on something I fancy when I'm in the right mood!

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    1. I get a little overwhelmed if I have more than 3 projects going at once, but I definitely see the appeal (and practicality) of having several projects on the needles! My sweater is getting a bit big and bulky to be carrying around with me, but socks are always good to take along. :)

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