As is usually the case, when one area of life really takes off, another has to slow down. My Christmas knitting has been moving along really well, but my reading - not so much. I finished Gwenyth's sweater (it's blocking right now, and then needs buttons), and I finished the first of Brian's socks, and just turned the heel on the second. Wow - I'm impressing myself! You can see Brian's socks above (even better, I'll have enough leftover for a second, smaller pair - matching ones for Liam, perhaps?), along with the wool Liam & I wound up this morning to knit felted clogs.
Since my school semester is winding down, I am allowing myself a bit of seasonal reading fun. I like to read "Christmas" fiction during December, and since I'm feeling so festive, figured I may as well start that, too. First up is Matchless, by Gregory Maguire. The cover says it's "an illumination of Hans Christian Andersen's classic 'The Little Match Girl'", and was apparently read on NPR a few years ago. I just picked it up today, so I can't tell you too much, although I'm very much looking forward to curling up with it in the evenings to come. Do you like to read holiday themed stories? What are some of your favourites?
I DO love holiday themed stories. Like A Christmas Carol... I usually follow along a nice theme with the kids though ;)
And well done on all your knitting :) The socks look lovely!
Posted by: Rachel | November 23, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I love those socks. That stack is wonderful too. That's right, there is always holiday reading too! Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Angela | November 23, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Oh and thanks for stopping by. It's great to meet you. Of course, I meant Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate this Thursday; I can't tell how far up north you are. ;)
Posted by: Angela | November 23, 2011 at 05:08 PM
Well done, I'm way behind on my gift knitting! But I am optimistic.
I haven't been reading anything festive, but I'm getting into the advent mood, so I might just pick something up!
Enjoy.
Posted by: Svenna | November 24, 2011 at 06:06 AM
Wow, everyone is gift knitting. I think I might have left my run a bit late!
Posted by: Greer | November 25, 2011 at 03:55 AM
nothing is as lovely as a stack of yarn cakes. it just speaks of possibility and time well spent :)
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | November 25, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Sounds like you have been a busy knitter!
Posted by: Taryn Oakley | November 25, 2011 at 03:07 PM
I'm not very good at multi-hobbying either ... read or knit, but both at the same time? very tricky! I thought I was the only one that said things like "I'm feeling festive"! Glad to meet a kindred spirit...and a neighbor no less! :-)
Posted by: Rain | November 26, 2011 at 06:38 AM
love that photo, the lighting is spectacular!
Posted by: marti | November 27, 2011 at 01:03 AM
I would love to have a stack of yarn like you have!! So inspirational!!
Posted by: swanski | November 27, 2011 at 03:51 AM
Those socks look beautiful. I seriously need to learn to knit socks....my feet need coziness here in Germany.
And I love Gregory Maguire. I am going to have to see if I can find his book at the library. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Erin | November 27, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Ooo, I'm curious about your book! Hope you're enjoying it!
Your yarn cakes looks delicious. ;)
Posted by: Rachel | December 11, 2011 at 10:57 PM