I've been trying to say that I miss also linking up with Ginny's Yarn Along on Wednesdays (as well as Tami's Amis WIP Wednesday). But in order to post about reading I need to actually be reading. I haven't been able to stick to my goal of reading 20 minutes a day (really blogs don't count. It needs to be an actual book) . After the craziness of my life subsides for a little bit in just a few months it should be easier to get back at it. Not only will reading help me stay busy, but I should actually have the time.
One thing I have discovered this year though was Audible. Most people in the knitting world have now heard of it. When I signed up I got one month free and only did it for the read-along book. Then I went to cancel and it asked why in the survey so I clicked the option that said it was too expensive. From that, they offered me 3 months at 1/2 price which I think was about $7.50 a month. Not bad for an audio book so I stuck with it. I realized how much I enjoyed listening to them. I mostly listen during chores and when cooking. So I stayed with it and I think it's definitely worth it. I listened to about a chapter of one book, didn't touch it for two months because I wasn't really interested and was then able to return it for a new book credit! Currently I'm listening to Starting Now: A Blossom Street Novel by Debbie Macomber and I'm quite enjoying it. I almost feel like the Blossom Street novels get better with each book. The ones I like best though are always when they revisit the characters from the original book. That's one appeal of a series I suppose.
I've also cast on for a new project this week. Working on Low Tide by Tin Can Knits. I checked the measurements and compared them with my Annabelle and I'm actually making the 12 month size. I was surprised to a.) see how small and lanky my daughter is and b.) see how big the measurements they call for in the pattern were. I'm really glad I measured. This is also the first time I'm making something knit in pieces - and blocked parts before I finished knitting. It sure is interested construction. I can't wait to pick it back up and finish the body. It will be a perfect addition to Miss A's vacation ensemble.
One thing I have discovered this year though was Audible. Most people in the knitting world have now heard of it. When I signed up I got one month free and only did it for the read-along book. Then I went to cancel and it asked why in the survey so I clicked the option that said it was too expensive. From that, they offered me 3 months at 1/2 price which I think was about $7.50 a month. Not bad for an audio book so I stuck with it. I realized how much I enjoyed listening to them. I mostly listen during chores and when cooking. So I stayed with it and I think it's definitely worth it. I listened to about a chapter of one book, didn't touch it for two months because I wasn't really interested and was then able to return it for a new book credit! Currently I'm listening to Starting Now: A Blossom Street Novel by Debbie Macomber and I'm quite enjoying it. I almost feel like the Blossom Street novels get better with each book. The ones I like best though are always when they revisit the characters from the original book. That's one appeal of a series I suppose.
I've also cast on for a new project this week. Working on Low Tide by Tin Can Knits. I checked the measurements and compared them with my Annabelle and I'm actually making the 12 month size. I was surprised to a.) see how small and lanky my daughter is and b.) see how big the measurements they call for in the pattern were. I'm really glad I measured. This is also the first time I'm making something knit in pieces - and blocked parts before I finished knitting. It sure is interested construction. I can't wait to pick it back up and finish the body. It will be a perfect addition to Miss A's vacation ensemble.
Now I have to find that Debbie Macomber book. The knitting looks great too.
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