Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Yarn Along


Reading: The Princess Curse, by Merrie Haskell. I've only just started it, but it's a middle grade book that's apparently a retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses mixed with Beauty and the Beast. Plus, I've heard it compared with Gail Carson Levine and Shannon Hale, who have been two of my favorite authors since I was about twelve years old. How could I not give it a try?

Knitting: I'm still working on my niece's sweater, but I've made a lot of progress (and all of the other Christmas gifts are done!). I thought the sweater was going to be too long, judging from the pattern, so I cut out some of the repeats of the stitch pattern. After I'd bound off, I realized that the sweater was a bit too short. So I went back and followed the pattern like I should have in the first place. :) Now I've finished with the body (again) and started on the first sleeve. I'm really happy with how it's turning out.

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

14 comments:

  1. That sweater looks divine. I like the stitch texture.

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  2. It looks real pretty. I like the texture. Enjoy your week!

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  3. Haha I'm always doing that, making changes that I think will be better then realising that actually, the pattern was right all along ;) That stitch looks gorgeous though, fingers crossed you get done in time!

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    1. Ha, and I'd much rather follow the pattern than try to figure out changes, so I don't know why I don't just trust the pattern in the first place! :) I finished the sweater last night (just have to weave in the ends), so I even have time to knit up a little matching accessory.

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  4. I really enjoy Shannon Hale as well! That stitch pattern looks gorgeous!

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  5. I've not heard of the fairy tale novel you're reading but it looks cute. Happy reading. :)

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    1. I hadn't heard of it, either...I just randomly stumbled across it on Book Outlet once. :) I'm liking it so far.

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  6. I've heard good things about this book as well. Is it anything like Wildwood Dancers (can't remember author)?

    Well done on the Christmas presents!

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    1. I'm not sure if they're similar, because I haven't heard of Wildwood Dancers. Is it a retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses? Thanks! :)

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  7. Wow, what a great sweater! You're going to meet your reading goals too!

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    1. Thanks! Yes, I will as long as I finish the book I'm currently reading before the end of the month. :)

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