Greetings, Unravelers and Happy September!
I have a finished Strokkur to share with you today however, I think it will be some time before I am wearing this sweater! I loved the construction of this sweater – it had two segments of short rows before and after the colorwork. They raise the back neckline the perfect amount! There is some very subtle shaping in the body of the sweater as well. Ysolda writes a lovely, easy to follow, easy to understand pattern and I look forward to wearing this sweater for a very long time!
August reading ended on a high note and September seems to be following suit!
I finished Glass Houses and A Higher Loyalty. Both were excellent books – each getting 5-stars!
I finished Three Things About Elsie. Oh boy…where to begin with this book? It was at times so very sad. It beautifully addresses aging and memory loss, but it also is about the love and beauty of friendship – friendship that has grown over a lifetime. I recommend this book and I gave it 4 stars.
And, I also finished Donal Ryan’s From a Low and Quiet Sea. This was my first Donal Ryan book, but it won’t be my last! What spectacular writing!! This book starts our feeling like a collection of 3 separate stories and then, almost miraculously, those stories are knit together into one amazing story. This is on the Man Booker Long List and I highly recommend reading it… NOW! 5-stars!
Currently I am listening to The Miniaturist in preparation for the PBS series which will be airing soon! And, I am reading The Master Butchers Singing Club.
What are you making and reading today? If you wrote a post, please leave your link below!
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Well, my reading list has expanded and I you have given me the nudge I needed to pursue one of Ysolda’s patterns. Beautiful sweater.
Gorgeous Strokkur!!!
I wanna be like you when I grow up!!! 😉
Your Strokkur is beautiful! Here’s hoping the heat wave breaks soon and it’s cool enough for you to give it an inaugural wearing.
I listened to The Miniaturist a while back, thanks for posting about the PBS series, will put it on my recording list as the clip looks good. Sharon
Gorgeous finish! Love that purple yarn.
Your sweater is stunning! Nice work all around Kat!
I want to knit this sweater! I love your color choices, Kat! It’s been cool here in the mornings. I could almost wear it now. I read Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan a few years ago and think you’d like it, too. It has stayed with me all these years.
Your sweater is simply gorgeous. Those colors play so well together. Wear it in good health and joy! (But maybe not today. TOO, TOO hot today.)
Your sweater is fabulous, I love the purple!
Kat that is one gorgeous sweater. You are encouraging me to knit a colorwork pullover. I also added the Ryan book to my list. What a great post.
whoa Kat – your Strokkur is gorgeous! I try not to wish away the season, but I do hope for some chilly weather – in Pittsburgh – soon!
Reading — The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After by Heather Harpham, which I’m finding quite interesting
Knitting — Passeggiata by Janina Kallio (a Finnish designer who I am obsessed with)
After finishing a complicated lace blanket, I’m down for straight garter knitting. And your sweater is just plain beautiful!
Gorgeous colors, beautiful sweater! Now I just hope it cools down soon so you can show it off to the world.
Lovely sweater, Kat! I hope it’s awhile yet before you have to wear it. Although a break in the heat and humidity sure would be welcome . . .
gorgeous sweater and I hope the weather gets cold enough for you to wear it soon 🙂