Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Making and Reading

 
I'm knitting a simple pair of self-striping socks in the colors of September: wild aster, goldenrod, and jewelweed orange. I'm just at the place to start the heel of the first sock. I'm going to do a short-row heel from leftover gold yarn, so as not to disturb the effect of the nice pretty stripes.

I'm reading Weird Massachusetts, which is part of a series of unusual travel guides--perhaps you can find one for your state. I am learning all kinds of interesting things and gathering lots of ideas for places to visit. It's very entertaining and a little creepy to know how many strange phenomena have occurred around here.

A bit unsetlling, isn't it? Our silly doberman pup likes to look at me through the kitchen window while I do the dishes. She's nine months old now and getting B I G.

What are you reading and making these days?

Joining Ginny in her weekly Yarn Along.
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  1. BrandySeptember 25, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Not reading much these days, making lots, as you know. ;-) I've seen the Weird Virginia book and been to some of the places, like Foamhenge and the Octagon House.

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    1. SusanSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      There is an old Octagon House in my husband's hometown in upstate New York. Foamhenge--sounds interesting!

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  2. LisaSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Your dog looking in at the window is an oddity - if only he would just smile. :)
    Your knitting is beautiful, as always.

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  3. Cathie JSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I love the yarn, very September like. I like your reading too. I will have to look for Weird New York. There has to be one, don't you think?

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    1. SusanSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      There is definitely a guide for Weird New York. Syracuse is my hometown. : ) My husband and I both grew up there.

      Thank you for the kind compliment.

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  4. flyingjenSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I love the dog picture! Hilarious. Ours would totally do that if he could! He does it in my daughters play house...just sticks his big old head right in the window.

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    1. SusanSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      My dogs make me laugh everyday. I don't think I could be happy without a dog in my life. : )

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  5. karenSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Oh that sweet face!! My Frodo stares at me all the time, usually from the sofa :) great pair of socks perfect for the upcoming fall weather!!

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    1. SusanSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      Isn't it funny how they watch our every move? Can't wait to get these socks done--I've found another sock pattern that I am very eager to knit. It's free on Ravelry and is called Owlies.

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  6. Barb RileySeptember 26, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Your dog is so cute I can't stand it! (I may have already used that exact comment here on another post before, but seriously... her expression is adorable!)

    Knitting is something I really want to learn again. I used to know how (when I was a girl), but can't remember anything these days other than the instruction to "knit one, purl two." Your socks look warm and cozy.

    I'm re-reading a book by Rosslyn Elliott called Sweeter than Birdsong (historical Christian fiction about the musician Ben Hanby).

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    1. SusanSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:28 PM

      Barb, thank you for saying such nice things about my pup. Not everyone has kind things to say about Dobermans. I really appreciate your comment!

      You should definitely try knitting again. It will be easier this time around--your hands and brain will remember. There are great videos on YouTube for learning every knitting skill from casting on to binding off.

      Sweeter than Birdsong looks like a lovely book. I'm going to see if they have it in our library system. : )

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    2. Barb RileySeptember 27, 2013 at 5:48 AM

      FYI, Sweeter than Birdsong is part of a trilogy (and despite me complaining about trilogies on my blog recently, this is a series where I really enjoyed the first two books. The third was good, but I read it on my kindle and I can't seem to enjoy e-books in the same way as paper). Anyhow, if you're interested, I recommend starting with Fairer than Morning. The series follows the entire Hanby family.

      Have a nice weekend,Susan. :)

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    3. SusanSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:28 AM

      Hi Barb, I just reserved Fairer Than Morning at my library. Thank you so much for the recommendation. : )

      Have a great weekend.♥

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  7. Project TaraSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Sweet Edna! She looks so... serious. Love the colorway on those socks. Fall-ish, but still bright and cheerful.

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    1. SusanSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      Edna is in a word: serious. In five words she's: serious, alert, watchful, athletic and obedient--the complete opposite of my pug Elvis who is hilarious, playful, and affectionate to the point of annoyance. : )

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    2. Project TaraSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM

      "affectionate to the point of annoyance"... I love that! My Bebe in a nutshell. <3 So sweet that I don't have the heart to scold her, even when she is being quite the nuisance!

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  8. sarahSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    That photo of Edna is a bit unsettling ... there is such an intense expression in her eyes :-) But she is beautiful!

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    1. SusanSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      Thank you! Edna is very watchful and intense; such is the nature of Dobermans. They are excellent watch dog and lovers of people.

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