Unraveled Wednesday: Closing in!
I'm joining Kat & the Unravelers today for Unraveled Wednesday!
KNITTING:
I'm about to begin armhole shaping for the right front, which is the last major piece of the cardigan! I'm excited for the blocking/taming of all those pieces because, man, are they ever curly!
That's 5 Point Bomber central right there -- all my MDK Atlas yarn & tools (more needles than I need!) in one place! I tuck my iPad in there when I go over to Ann's for laundry/knitting... very portable. This Sunday will be the last of that for a while, except for a guest booking over New Year's, because they arrive on Sunday night and will be "here" (back & forth to Madison in various configurations) until early February!
READING:
I just finished reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (pages) for book club. I'd enjoyed Daisy Jones & The Six (audio), also by Taylor Jenkins Reid, so it didn't seem like too big of a gamble! Indeed, it's a pretty easy "beach" read and I sped right through it -- not great literature but a fun diversion and I was surprised at the end!
My listening has been spotty for various reasons... currently: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders. I am really enjoying it, and love listening to George Saunders.
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I picked up Kate last Sunday and she's here for about a month... though she just left (in my car) for a quick work-related trip to Chicago & Madison. She hasn't even seen the kiddos yet because Ginny & Ali have been sick. I think Ginny finally went back to school today after being out for a week! Everyone else is holding on over there, so hopefully we'll all get together soon.
Hope everything is good in your neck of the woods!
5 Point Bomber! Amazing and beautiful. Your holidays should be grand with Kate back for a bit and your Sister and Family coming in. Hope everyone can stay healthy (or get better as the case may be). Have fun!!
Posted by: Vera | 14 December 2022 at 02:16 PM
The bomber sweater is THE BOMB, Vicki! It's coming together in such a wonderful way -- and I'll bet the kids (and Ali) will be thrilled to see all their ideas come to life. It's such a creative way to knit one sweater for ALL the kids. :-) I'm so happy you're going to have Kate AND Ann & Family for nice, long visits over the holidays. Your heart must be so happy! XO
Posted by: Kym | 14 December 2022 at 06:32 PM
I love seeing those colorful, curly sweater pieces, I look forward to seeing it put together as a sweater, and I really look forward to seeing it on the first of a long line of kiddos! Sending you all good juju for good health!
Posted by: Bonny | 15 December 2022 at 06:42 AM
This sweater is so amazing! As I said over on IG, I just adore the stripey pocket lining. You are truly the queen of intarsia! I hope everyone gets back to full health soon and you can all enjoy a wonderful holiday together.
Posted by: Sarah | 15 December 2022 at 06:47 AM
That sweater is absolutely incredible, Vicki! I am so excited to see how that all comes together and I am most eager to see a modeled shot!!
George Saunders... oh my! He is my most favorite author to listen to... and A Swim in the Pond is just so good. I felt very much like I was in a graduate reading course... I learned so much and have looked at short stories entirely differently since reading it!
I hope all the kiddos are well soon! XO
Posted by: Kat | 15 December 2022 at 07:30 AM