I’m still on A Girl of the Limberlost which was Silje’s Christmas book. I’ve cried twice, now. The amazing thing about this book is that I’m not crying from sadness (yet…I don’t know how it ends). I’m crying from beauty. Very, very few authors can make you cry because something is so beautiful. It goes beyond excellent storytelling. This is storytelling at the highest artisan level.
This is the best book ever. I simply cannot recommend it highly enough. I keep looking up at Silje and saying, “Oh my goodness this is so good. I cannot put it down!” Then she just smiles and said “I told you!!” A book that spans generations with people of all ages being effected by it? That my friends is the definition of a classic.
My color work project using Brooklyn Tweed has reached the 6-8 inch simmer. (The point in all of my designs, right around 6-8 inches deep when I second guess everything about the design. So I pause and rethink it all. This process can take anywhere from 1 day to 8 months.)
Fortunately, my “Nade” sweater, as I think I’m naming it, made from squishy, heavenly, cashmere-blend Plucky yarn is finally out of the thinking stage. The front and back have been done awhile, but the sleeves have been simmering, as I did not like how it was turning out in the stitch pattern I had swatted out. So in the end, I picked a super simple eyelet stitch for the sleeves, and this first sleeve is knitting up like a dream. I could knit with this yarn for the rest of my life and die happy. Seriously. I am worried my design is not doing the yarn justice. We shall see.
Linking up with Ginny’s Yarn Along.
Laura at Beehive Rugs says
January 14, 2015 at 3:01 pmI’m putting the book on my reading list, it sounds really good. I love you knitting project. Can’t wait to see it finished.
Heather says
January 14, 2015 at 3:02 pmWow! With such a wonderful review of the book, I think I will have to check it out! That yarn looks heavenly to work with too 🙂
Donna says
January 14, 2015 at 3:11 pmThat yarn is beautiful! I love the color. And the pattern you chose is wonderful – it really shows it off well.
Krystal Griffin says
January 14, 2015 at 3:13 pmSoooo pretty! I’ll add that to my list of books. Is it a girl books or would boys enjoy it as much as girls?
Susan says
January 14, 2015 at 3:33 pmWill definitely have to check out that book! It’s not often books get such glowing recommendations for anyone!
momentsofpeacemama says
January 14, 2015 at 3:37 pmLove the yarn! It will be beautiful. I’ll have to look for the book – it sounds right up my alley.
Sarah says
January 14, 2015 at 3:43 pmOne of my favorite favorite books. I read and reread it so many times! I love hearing about people falling in love with my old friends. Have you read Freckles by the same author? Also wonderful.
harknessangels says
January 14, 2015 at 4:02 pmI have downloaded this book to read. Lovely sweater, the yarn looks so delightful!
elizabeth says
January 14, 2015 at 4:35 pmMy Mother has this book! I will have to read her copy when I am home next DV (God willing)!!
Lovely knitting and pattern progress! A blessing, the yarn you have!
Bekah says
January 14, 2015 at 4:59 pmI shall have to add that to my reading list!!
Laura Smith says
January 14, 2015 at 6:21 pmBeautiful knitting! And the book sounds great. It’s now on my list!
Jarka says
January 14, 2015 at 6:43 pmthat color of your yarn is absolutely amazing! I love eyelets – I’ve done one shawl last year with tons of them in it and it became one of my favorite patterns for knitting 🙂
Amanda says
January 14, 2015 at 11:03 pmHow exciting! I will have to add it to my list. I am slogging through Middlemarch right now… and I mean slogging! Your knitting is beautiful, as ever.
Donna says
January 15, 2015 at 12:57 pmWhat an interesting sounding book- I’ve added it to my reading list. Love the colour of the yarn you’re using. Very pretty 🙂
Amber says
January 15, 2015 at 1:59 pmI’m also currently reading “A Girl of the Limberlost” and I’m really enjoying it!
Desiree says
January 15, 2015 at 4:08 pmI too will have to put this book on my reading list. Enjoy. Your yarn and project fit well together!
CathieJ says
January 15, 2015 at 7:35 pmWhat a pretty eyelet pattern. That yarn is beautiful.
Debbie says
January 16, 2015 at 2:18 pmThat looks like lovely yarn. I’ve added the book to my reading list, I’m intrigued!