13 March 2019

Reading, Ravelling (and Thankfully, No 'Rithmetic!)

First of all, thank you for your kind comments on my last post, and wishes to Milo for his birthday.  I read them all to him, and he was quite pleased, doing that slow blink thing that cats do when they are happy.  He got a catnip goldfish which was a big hit with everyone, and everyone had celebratory treats, so it was a good day all around.

Today is Unraveled Wednesday, and I'm joining Kat and the others to talk reading and knitting.

I recently finished A Week in Winter, by Maeve Binchy, which was a lovely, quiet book and just made me enjoy reading it.  Next up is this book:


The Tim recently finished this book, and recommended it to me.  Since we do not often read the same things, I thought it was worth giving a try, so today at lunchtime I'll get it started.  He mentioned that he had read that they are making a movie of it, and the plot sounded interesting, so he decided to see what he thought - his verdict is that it's "a page turner."  Well, we'll see.

It's been quite a while since I could share any significant knitting progress here, but over the weekend, I finished the body of my Neverender sweater.


Now if I can get the sleeves knit, soak and block it, I'll have an FO, which will be so rewarding.  Of course, I'm pretty sure that by the time I accomplish this, warm weather will have arrived ... oh well, it will be "new" then next year!  :-)

And that is what is happening around here.  After today, I have the next two days off, so I can read or knit or do whatever I want, which will be the best.

What are you up to this week?

14 comments:

Vera said...

Nice to see your knitting again Bridget! Love that soft grey you are using.

Danette Bartelmay said...

I love Maeve Binchy and that's one I haven't read!
Your sweater will be beautiful! Your knitting is perfect.
I think it's always nice to have a brand new knit to look forward to wearing in the Fall. Let us know what you think of the book you are starting. Scott and I seldom read the same books either. But sometimes we do.
Enjoy your days off!

Araignee said...

I just finished listening to A Week in Winter. It was a good read for hand sewing projects.
The Mister just gave me a book to read too. I'm not sure what's up with that. It's The Store by James Patterson and Co. I think he's trying to cure me of my Amazon addiction. Lol........

Jeannie Gray Knits said...

You Should Have Known does sound like a page turner! I've added it to my queue. Thanks!
Hope you can get your sweater finished in time to wear it this season but... if you don't, at least that's one less time you have to bother washing & blocking it. :)

Wanderingcatstudio said...

Sweater is looking great!
I've played hooky from work the last two days, so the rest of my week will be playing catch-up!

Kwizgiver said...

Maeve Binchy is one of my all-time favorite authors. :) And I've added You Should Have Known to my TBR.

AsKatKnits said...

Oh, your sweater is looking marvelous! May your journey to Sleeve Island be speedy!

Kym said...

I love your Neverender! It's going to be great -- even if you don't have a chance to wear it until next fall. (I seem to always have an off-season sweater waiting in the wings. It's a kind of pleasant surprise when you realize you've got a new sweater waiting!)

(When I was in Ireland with my sister a couple of years ago, our guide pointed out Maeve Binchy's house to us as we drove by.) :-)

Dee said...

Have a good time off.

Lilly's Mom said...

Your sweater is such a lovely design. How nice to have two days off to enjoy! I've been making Easter bunnies for the grandchildren; will soon finish the second knitted bunny sweater. Enjoy your two wirk free days. So happy to hear you're able to knit again! Pat 🤗🧶🤗

karen said...

beautiful knitting and a finish! You must be so happy to be knitting again.

Mereknits said...

Hope you enjoyed your two days off my friend. Wishing you a wonderful weekend full of knitting and reading.

Needles and Wool said...

Hope you enjoy the book, it looks interesting. Your sweater looks great so far! Enjoy your next two days. This week I will be finishing up a hat and working on reading a couple books.
Lisa

KSD said...

Choosing my next book and envying your Neverender. <3