It's Wednesday, time again for the Yarn Along link-up at the Small Things blog.
Knitting: I finished the second sleeve of my BlueSand Cardigan a few days ago but haven't had time to do anything else. Today I'm hoping to get the awesome striped pocket linings sewn (via crochet hook) to the body. It seems a little complicated, which is why I've been putting it off. I know basically nothing about wielding a crochet hook! My sweater is soooo close to being done and I just want to get over the hump of the tedious tasks, admire my finished product and move on to something new!
Reading: I just finished up the last few pages of the fantastic mystery "In the Woods" by Tana French, the first in the Dublin Murder Squad series. It was just the kind of mystery I've been in the mood for: taut, psychological, thrilling, scary -- and well-written. It was rainy here in Ohio all day yesterday and I spent an embarrassing amount of time curled up with this book. It was a great read and I will definitely be devouring the other four books in the series! Next up: "The Library at Mount Char" by Scott Hawkins.
Yes! So glad you liked the Tana French book. The Likeness is my favorite (next in series).
ReplyDeleteGood to know, Amy! I hope to get to book 2 soon!
DeleteI've just started reading It the Woods as I was itching for a good mystery. Your knitting looks very impressive as well!
ReplyDeleteDid you end up enjoying it? I hope so! I was totally engrossed!
DeleteRainy days are great for long book reading sessions. The best time to get wrapped up in a good book in my opinion! My sister and I were reading thrillers together a while ago, rainy days would definitely add to the affect! Also, I like the colors you combined in your knitting :)
ReplyDeleteThere's just something about rain that bring about that whole "it was a dark and stormy night" feeling. Instead of mood lighting, it's like "mood weather" or something!
DeleteOoh gorgeous looking cardigan, I love some stripes! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elise! This one is extra stripey because of the awesome pocket liners! :)
DeleteYour cardigan looks great, can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lucy! One of these days I'll finish the pockets and weaving in the ends -- it STILL hasn't happened. (But we'll blame our long weekend trip for that!)
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