Go With The Flow

So . . . was anyone else having trouble with Typepad's comments today? I was getting mine accepted and saved correctly, but not getting e-mails telling me about them.

Now, you know about the Stash-along that's been going around? Well, Carole came up with the antithesis--the Anti-Stash-Along. The object? To buy yarn.

Obviously, I shouldn't have any trouble with that, huh? Considering the amount of sock yarn I've added to my stash this week? And that Risa and I are going to Majestic Yarns in Ridgewood on Saturday? Yep. I'm a natural.

Speaking of "alongs," have you seen the list of Knitting Athletes over at Stephanie's? Wow. There are a lot of people eager to compete!

I haven't decided for sure, but I think that I'm going to do an Icelandic sweater of some kind. Something along the lines of this sweater. But not exactly. For one, this is a Lopi sweater, with Lopi yarn, and I've done that, back in college. Oooh . . . scratchy! But the beauty of this general style? Almost no finishing necessary, made entirely in the round, which is a plus, right?

Anyway, I'm so glad tomorrow's Friday. I'm tired, and can't wait until the weekend.

Oh? My sweater? I've got about 3" of the yoke of my sweater done--I need 5", and I'm comfortably back on the "normal" size needles. Ah. Much better. And, almost done! I ordered a selection of buttons the other day, too, so I can pick the right one for the sweater. It's entirely possible I'll be asking for opinions again!

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And, lastly, from Booking Through Thursday, the following:

We're just wrapping up the third week of January. Wow. Already. Time to check in with your reading report.

1. Have you finished any books yet? Yes. Thirteen
2. If you have, how many, what were they, how did you like them? Well, just the titles, then (you'll have to wait until the end of the month for authors and descriptions): Deep Secret, Vanishing Acts, The Merlin Conspiracy, Madam Will You Talk, The Grand Idea, Fire Rose, Lord Darcy, The Two Georges, The Client, Magician's Assistant, The Time Traveller's Wife, Alphabet of Thorn, Rose Daughter.
3. If not, why not? Are you currently reading anything that you just haven't finished yet? I've got four books going right now: Alden Amos' Big Book of Handspinning, Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales, His Excellency: George Washington, and The Wind Witch.

Comments

[Rose]

oh boy that's a gorgeous sweater. I'm going to sit on the sidelines and cheer away for all the knitters tackling that project. I don't think I practiced enough yet. (lol).

[Amy]

Vanishing Acts. Hmmm. What did you think? I have *very* strong opinions on that book. I'm sure you can guess what that means. :-)

[Meg]

I'd love to hear what you thought of the Time Traveller's Wife. We ended up passing it around the family, to varying impressions.

[Paula]

Go for it! The sweater is lovely. Good luck. I have been anti-stash-alonging, too. I bought sock yarn this week. That one ball for my SP7 doesn't count.

[Paula]

Go for it! The sweater is nice, sure the one you do will be as well. Good luck. I have been anti-stash-alonging, too. I bought sock yarn this week. That one ball for my SP7 doesn't count.

[Chris]

You do seem perfect for the Increase-Your-Stashalong. :)

That's a gorgeous sweater - you are a brave Olympian.

And I'll be interested to hear how you liked the Time Traveler's Wife - I don't cry over books that often, but I sure did with that one. *sniff*

[Carole]

Oh boy. A shopping trip with Risa should put you right into the lead!

[Laura]

That's a fabulous sweater! I'll be one of the ones on the sidelines (with my knitting) rooting for all the Olympians. Just can't stand the pressure, personally! LOL

You've read 13 books in 3 weeks? You go, girl! Thanks for joining my meme. :-)

[Rebekah]

I love that sweater!

[Risa]

That's a really pretty sweater. We'll have fun shopping for yarn for it tomorrow! Looking forward.