Greetings Unravelers!
I have a finished Gnome… and I have very mixed feelings about him. Gnifty is not feeling very nifty to me and those feelings grew as I assembled him last week. But… he has since been speaking to me… he let me know he is a bit of an introvert… and he is quite self-conscious about his proboscis! He prefers to spend his days in the woods… and I have promised him I will knit him a wee birdie or three to keep him company. I think he also needs a walking stick that also has a bit of a perch. I am still looking for the perfect stick! Also… I think a little cosmetic knitting will be happening to fix his nose and give him a beard. So while he is “done”… Gnifty is not yet finished… so stay tuned!
I also had a bit of a re-do (i.e. it was way too small) on my second bucket hat. The yarn is a bit lighter weight so I needed to rethink how to make this all work. (not so easy with crochet, let me tell you!) But I think I am on the correct path now!
My other finish was a scarf that I started eons ago… but I cleaned out a drawer and found it… and by doing a few “flowers” a night before I knew it, it was done! After weaving in eleventy-billion ends and I have a new scarf for the fall!
The reading this week has been marvelous! I am racing on to the finish of Birnam Wood… oh my, it is so good! Twists, turns… and intrigue! Finishing it is my reward for getting my chores done this morning.
The in my ears book is T.J. Klune’s latest, Under the Whispering Door. I loved The House in the Cerulean Sea so I have high hopes for this book! No thoughts yet, I have barely begun it!
That is all I have to share… what about you? What are you working on?
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Oh Gnifty!! That really is SOME nose. LOL A walking stick seems perfect and I hope you can find one soon. And knit a little bird or two (probably very fiddly…). Your flower scarf looks gorgeous Kat! I am plugging away on the usual suspects: my green Hitchhiker and a Pair-Fect sock. Reading is good – and some excellent books waiting in the wings.
One of the best things about your gnomes is how they speak to you about their personalities, and I’m glad Gnifty has done that. His nose is quite something, but I’m looking forward to seeing him after cosmetic knitting, walking stick, birds, and a beard!
I identify with Gnifty and love to see how you’re accommodating his needs!
I love Gnifty’s hat, Kat. And I can’t wait to see his birds! (And that is QUITE a proboscis, there. . . ) 😉 Birnam Wood is really something, non? A real roller coaster ride! Enjoy.
I really love the flowers and the colours you used. Yes that nose, no wonder he’s asked for cosmetic surgery ! Hope to join you again next week with some knitting and reading. Right now it’s weeding and sewing going on here.
I do like the gnome and how his body is squat! My manic gnome knitting will be in the fall assuming I want to do that kind of manic knitting (I loved it last October!)
I think Gnifty is just perfect, nose and all! I’m still waiting for Birnam Wood. I liked The House by the Whispering Door but it’s not nearly as wonderful as Cerulean Sea.
Sweet Gnifty…love that he has some feathered friends on the way…and a new word for me! Proboscis!! I loved Cerulean Sea so I’ll be curious to hear what you think of this one. I just finished listening to David Sedaris’s new Happy-go-Lucky…and anyone who likes him will love this. Laughter, heartache, more laughter, and such delicate final sentences.
Oh, sweet little Gnifty. I am willing to bet that he’s going to grow on you and become one of your favorites!
I finished Under the Whispering Door not too long ago and agree with the comments of others – it’s not as good as Cerulean Sea but still lovely. I hope you enjoy it.
I finished Birnam Wood yesterday and whoa. I didn’t see that coming!! (but maybe I should have?)
“Cosmetic knitting!” haha! That is quite the schnoz!!
When gnomes speak we must listen. I do love his hat and look forward to seeing his walking stick and a little bird. It sounds as if your summer reading is off to a good start. That is always a good sign.