I started two different shawls this week, both requiring thought and learning new techniques. But I realized I needed a mindless knit to keep me happy. So I grabbed some beautiful leftover Hawthorne Yarn from my last knit Color Shifting Shawl. And I started a mini scarf I made last year - Just Knit It with little stripes in it. That's something new I learned with the Color Shifting Shawl, alternating yarns and I loved the effect. So I'm working several colors in burgundy, plum, grey and rose. I make a small version of this scarf just to wrap around my throat. Perfect neck warmer and the pattern is a simple knit with a repeat of the same thing every row, increasing the first and last stitch.
I started reading The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber, a very popular author. So I'm giving it a try, but I'm not sure if I like it. It's supposed to have a hopeful ending but it starts with life stories that are so sad. So I guess as I go on it'll swing in the positive. I know her books are quaint, I tried one when I was younger that my Mom gave to me, but it didn't catch my interest. My thought was I'm older, maybe I'll appreciate her books now. Just not sure yet.
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I love your color combo. I cannot , cannot , cannot read sad. I guess too many real life sad stories in theNICU over 30 years did me in! I have friends who adore a sad story..... not me!
ReplyDeleteMe too, can't stand sad. The news is bad enough! But once I start a book I'm stubborn about finishing it. We'll see.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous color combo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! And, I have never read any Debbie Macomber, so I will be interested in what you think. Thank you for joining us today!
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