Reading: The Dirty Life, by Kristin Kimball. It's a memoir written by a woman who fell in love with a farmer she was interviewing for an article. She ended up moving from the city, marrying him, and starting a farm with him. I'm really enjoying it so far- it's interesting and very readable. I'd forgotten how much I love a good memoir. (The only other one I've read this year was Fred Astaire's, and as much as I respect Mr. Astaire, it was incredibly dull.)
Knitting: Another pair of socks! I have been working on my two bigger projects again (sweater and shawl), but for easy, mindless knitting there's nothing better than a sock. Though red and turquoise are a bit clashy with each other, I do like those colors together and honestly, this sock is knitting up better than I thought. It's still not the prettiest sock, but there isn't any thick, tacky pooling like I expected.
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I love the book AND the sock! May your week be filled with lots if time for both.
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DeleteBeautiful sock!
ReplyDeleteAnd the book looks interesting :)
Thanks, it is very interesting!
DeleteI've been wanting to read that book for awhile. I'm glad to hear it is good. I'll get to it one of these days.
ReplyDeleteI always have to have an easy sock OTN.
I'm enjoying it so far! Yes, having a plain sock on the needles is always a good idea. :)
DeleteLove the way that colorway is knitting up on your sock! I loved that book! Happy Knitting & Reading!
ReplyDeleteI loved the yarn in the skein but was worried about how it would knit up, but thankfully it's better than I expected. :) Glad to hear you loved this book!
DeleteI think your sock colors are great!
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DeleteI have come to love red and turquoise - if it is a bright turquoise and a deep red. Maybe they will grow on you?
ReplyDeleteI really do like those colors together. I guess sometimes they just seem a bit brighter than the sort of colors I usually go for. :)
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