Wednesday 20 April 2016

Yarn along.. blue thread and stripey socks (still!)

Hello,
Once again joining in with Ginny's yarn along


Looking back at my yarnalong post of 2 weeks ago, I can hardly believe that I have yet
 to finish younger son's first sock! But boy, these men socks seem to take much more 
knitting than socks designed for my size 5 feet! 

I can happily zip along knitting socks for me as I know the size perfectly and a quick
 count of rows every so often, and then I'm off again. Whereas with this unfamiliar sock 
size I have to keep stopping, finding my tape measure, deciding how much I should stretch 
the socks while measuring them and cogitating whether I have reached the desired size 
yet, while also having a slight concern in a corner of my mind as to whether I'll have 
enough wool for a second sock. 

In comparison to the relatively slow progress in my sock, and despite an initial inability to concentrate on Ian McEwan's 'Atonement', I eventually got 'into it' and loved it! I think it 
might even become one of my top 10 favourite reads! McEwan gives very detailed 
descriptions of everyday happenings and objects, but it all helps to build the tension. I
 couldn't understand the purpose of the postscript at first but on reflection I can see now 
how it explains much of the story - I shan't say more in case you wish to read it.  

Now onto my next book 'A spool of blue thread' by Anne Tyler which has been 
recommended by several people - I'm looking forward to it!

And finally, thank you to everyone for your kind comments on my last yarnalong post
The family/child-related problem was eventually sorted last night, just over 2 weeks after
 it first raised its ugly head. Two weeks of stress, albeit it in peaks and troughs, and now
 time for some calm again in the family.....
Wishing you a peaceful week
xXx

9 comments:

  1. Men's socks seem to take forever. I'm not sure all the recipients appreciate them!
    I liked, but didn't love, Atonement. I'd forgotten about this Anne Tyler. I do want to read it at some point.

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  2. LOvely cheerful colors they are!
    Glad to hear the calm has come back.
    These sorts of problems are so upsetting.
    I liked the movie Atonement ;)

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  3. I watched the film but I have not read the book, Atonement. Love the colours of the yarn used for the socks, hopefully the 2nd sock will be so much easier.

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  4. Glad things are calmer now. I have A Spool of Blue Thread on my bookshelf too now, so I shall look forward to hearing your opinion of it. I've picked up Atonement a few times and put it down again, I shall give it a go on your recommendation. The sock's looking good! CJ xx

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  5. I have started several socks and have yet to finish a single one! I read A Spool of Blue Thread last year and really enjoyed it X

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  6. Glad family related problems are better - they're the worst kind of problems. Also glad you enjoyed Atonement, really should try it! Still super jealous of your sock knitting abilities x

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  7. Good to hear things are calmer. Hope you enjoy your new book as much as the last one!
    Lisa x

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  8. It maybe taking a while but the colours of the socks are fabulous. I've read a few Anne Tyler books and enjoyed them, although I have not read this one, will be interested to read what you think

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  9. knitting and reading. Two of my favorite things.
    Amalia
    xo

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