My sweater qualifies for the close but no cigar prize but if all goes well, it should be done today. I am really hoping that a bit of a soak and some blocking evens out these stitches because I am really worried, especially about the sleeve ribbing and I might have to redo it if blocking does not help as much as I need it to! But, we shall see. My knitting kryptonite is ribbing – I have excessive yarn between my knits and purls and no amount of pulling or tugging helps. They are just sloppy. Where wool is my friend and more forgiving in ribbing, the silk content of this yarn is making the ribbing a real issue for me. However, I will forge ahead and see if soaking helps at all. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
I did finish The Ministry of Utmost Happiness and really loved it! I was a little worried after reading Kym’s review, but I am glad I forged ahead and listened to Arundhati read the book. I found those bits in the middle that she found tedious more conversational as the author regaled me with the story. I really enjoyed it and gave it 4-stars!
I also finished The Long Way Home with Armand Gamache. I am simply in love with this series and this book got 5-stars.
I read a post from Michael Ondaatje on Goodread’s earlier this month and in it he shared his favorite books that he would read over and over. I love his writing and just got his new book, Warlight, from the library. But, I also picked a couple of books from his list to start with and I began listening to Rafael Sabatini’s Scaramouche and I am really enjoying it. It is funny, interesting, and it is filled with wonderful characters! I also have The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino that I just put on my iPad to read after I finish The Sparrow, which I am about half way through!
If you missed it, remember Mary’s Summer Book Bingo stars May 26 and you can find all the details here!
That is all I have for this week! What about you? What are you making and/or reading?
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You are the boss of your knitting, but I have to say that your ribbing, stockinette, and the whole lovely sweater look quite good to me. I do hope that blocking gives you a sweater that you’re happy with, so fingers crossed!
Echoing Bonny, your sweater looks great to me (and I do love that color!!). Hoping the blocking brings it to your satisfaction. So many good book suggestions! I’m on the Overdrive waitlist for Warlight and The Baron in the Trees looks/sounds so good!
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I think you are being too critical of your ribbing. I think that given the texture of yarn, it’s not going to be perfectly crisp even if your technique is perfect — even if a machine did it! I love the nubbly texture of your fabric.
From what I can see your ribbing looks quiet good. The purl problem is common, but we are always most critical of our own ribbing weaknesses. I am waiting for Warlight and I liked The Ministry of Utmost Happiness a little better than Kym. It would be a very interesting book to sit and discuss, methinks! I’m looking forward to Summer Book Bingo!
I think your sweater looks great! Thanks for the good book recommendations. I read Scaramouche for a literature class in college, but I remember very little of it.
Your sweater looks great to me but I understand what you’re saying. It happens to me with cotton. And bamboo, now that I think about it. Hope your sweater blocks out to your satisfaction. I think it looks great just the way it is.
I think the sweater is going to be great! and thank you so much for the link to Michael Ondaatje’s suggestions. (my TBR grows!)
I’m knitting socks and I’m between books right now. I think I’m going to read The Flight Attendant next but I know you really disliked it!
Your sweater is lovely and I think you’ll be pleased – based on everyone’s comments with it…fingers crossed. I’m eager to get on with Armand! Especially as a walking companion.
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Thank you for the link to the Bingo! 😀
As always I am amazed at what you accomplish! I too have the rib/knit/purl gap issue, particularly with cabling. I’m thinking the good wash will make everything better! I can’t wait to see…the color is just beautiful.
I hope all goes well with the sweater! That is great you had lots of reading done this week. The reading Bingo looked fun when you did it last, I will go and check out the rules.