Like this lovely read - A Knitter's Home Companion.
After hearing so many of you say how wonderful of a book it was, I requested it at the library and could not wait to get my hands on it. I went out yesterday morning to pick it up and immediately began reading through it and falling in love. The stories, the patterns, the recipes - what a great, little, book! I was instantly hooked, so much so, that I came home and ordered myself, as well as a friend, a copy! I especially like the review quote from the front of the book and find it very fitting - "This is a charming and utterly alluring book that makes you want to cook and knit and have a little chat about the kids." ~ Jane Smiley. 
I'm also still reading Firefly Lane, but it is really slow going for me and I'm having a hard time getting pulled into it. I am about halfway through and will continue, because I do not like leaving a book unfinished, but I am really hoping it gets better, soon!
The Oaklet Shawl is coming along great! I am so excited that I am so close to be doing done! I will most likely finish this with plenty of time left to get started on another one for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day! And this yarn...oh my! It is just perfect! I only wish I would have bought more than one skein. Actually, because I only bought just the one skein, I am having to do the border in another color. This skein will only be enough for the body of the shawl. Thankfully my LYS had some gorgeous 100% Alpaca available which I found in a lovely cream color that I think will knit up into a lovely border! I don't ever mind an excuse to buy more yarn!
Linking up once again with Ginny!
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." ~ Proverbs 16:3
Ok you've convinced me to order the book from the library! So many people have been reading it and I haven't put it on hold due to the fact I already have 20 on hold (all from yarn along posts!). This is one of my favorite days of the week too! I love seeing what everyone is knitting and reading (my ravelry queue is also growing by leaps and bounds!!)
ReplyDeleteI am ordering my copy of the KNitters today! Everyone has such good reviews for it -- I think it is high time I catch on:) A shawl-wow! I can not wait to see the FO! The color is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOK...I'm off to see if our library has this book. Wednesday is one of my favorite days too. Love seeing everyone's work. Can't wait to see your finished shawl :)
ReplyDeleteHow FUNNY----I brought home A Knitter's HOme Companion from our library yesterday, too! And like you am totally smitten with it! I love the TUrkish slippers and was ready to dive right in as a quick mindless little project until.....have you read the directions??? Oh, I think I'll learn a bunch from this little pattern. Not mindless by any means!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get my hands on that book! ;-)
ReplyDeletehmmm...might have to look into that book.
ReplyDeletethe oaklet shawl is a quick knit! i finished mine last night...now i need to get it blocked for next week's yarn along ;-)
I look forward to seeing the two colors together! I bet it's going to be beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI've heard a lot about that book, too. Thanks for the rec! Glad to hear your shawl is coming along nicely! Love the green.
ReplyDeleteAdding that book to my list. Looking forward to seeing your shawl.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely - and I think I need to add that book to my reading list!
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