Houston…we have sleeve divide!! Yes, at long last I have divided for the sleeves in my Lucinda sweater! That’s lotsa knitting! Although, it was kind of nice to just knit without having to pay much attention being closer to a completed sweater feels so very good!
I am pondering my next project (I know… what on earth is wrong with me!!), and I think it will be a new Vodka Lemonade for me…interspersed with a plethora of socks. Yes, that is right. I am going to work on finishing up the mates for several single socks that have been languishing around my knitting bag!
Now, how about some reading updates:
The reading has slowed down a bit, thankfully!
I sadly finished Amor Towles Rules of Civility. I really loved it and did not want to end! His writing does not disappoint, and the way he uses words can take me away from what I am doing, and I get completely immersed in the story. This book got 5-stars from me and I highly recommend!
I also finished Russian Roulette. It is well-written and offers a clear and concise timeline for all that led up to the election and includes the first months of the Trump presidency. I gave this book 3-stars.
The Sparrow came through from the library, so I started reading that before bed. I am still trying to figure out exactly what is going on, but what I can ascertain is most curious!
I should be done today or tomorrow with The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, which I am enjoying. Listening to the author read this story gets high marks from me, and for me, makes this story more interesting. If I was reading it, I might have glossed over some bits – but listening to Arundhati tell me the story is almost conversational.
That is all I have for this week! What’s on your plate today?
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Lucinda is lovely and I can just imagine the pleasure of sitting in the sun, knitting with that beautiful yarn. I’ve had The Sparrow on my list for ages but have yet to read it; I bet you’ll soon figure out whats going on!
A new Vodka Lemonade? Have you chosen your yarn yet? Me just living vicariously while my hand heals… 😉 I am slowly working on a sock, until my hand hurts. 🙁 Not a whole lotta progress…
I am in the midst of The Brothers Karamazov and it’s a good read so far, just an incredibly long read. I am working on a shawl and a shawl/scarf…both are fun and engaging!! Love your color of your sweater and yay for sleeve division.
The Sparrow is one of my all time favorite books – a hard read but wow!
Your Lucinda is a great color!! I’m finishing up a sock…gave up on “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah and am reading “Mrs. Hemingway.” Details on my blog!
I haven’t yet had the opportunity to knit or sew outside… Lucinda looks so nice basking in the sunshine!
I loved Rules of Civility, but several friends found it silly because of her name, etc. BUT, I found all that just added to the delight of the story. I just read Reservoir 13 and Home Fires. They were exceptional!
I hope you grow to love The Sparrow, it’s one of my all time favorites!
I usually start contemplating my NEXT project when I’m not even half-done with my current one. (It’s a way of life for me.) 🙂
The yarn of your Lucinda is such a cheerful color!
I am slogging away at my Boxy (which sounds bad considering I only just started it about a week ago). It’s just so much stockinette that I just keep knitting and knitting and only occasionally stop to measure it. It’ll be the right length eventually!
I LOVE that color. You have much a ton of progress on your Lucinda!! Im reading…blogs! and knitting a shawl. Expecting rain this afternoon. Hoping for a storm
Sleeve divide – yay! bottom up or top down, it’s always a sign of progress 🙂 The Sparrow is one of my all-time favorite books; can’t wait to hear what you think!
It’s looking great! You’re in the home stretch!
I love getting to the sleeve divide-feels like the rest of the knitting goes whoosh! Vodka Lemonade was one of my favorites. It’s on my “to re-knit” list.