I am slowly working away on my zigzag baby blanket, all the while feeling increasingly guilty over abandoning my husband’s jumper. It’s only two sleeves and a collar away from finishing! See if the guilt will eventually outweigh my reluctance; unfinished projects do bug me.
I finished The Thorn Birds
Towards the end I was brushing my teeth one evening and reading, and suddenly got to the really sad part. I ended up sitting in the bathroom sobbing for a really long time, because I couldn’t stop reading but I also couldn’t move. My husband looked quite concerned about me when I told him why I was all puffy-eyed.
So again I am grieving for another great book that’s sadly finished, I think this one also deserves to sit on my bedside table a while still before I move on to something else.
i remember that being a popular tv mini series when i was a kid but i’ve never seen it or read it. might have to look into it…i love a good read!
I loved the book, really – wondering now if I should check on the tv series..
I’ve never seen that book before – defo one for the library list if you’re mourning its being finished!
Very pretty blanket and I’m sure your husband understands.
I remember my mom reading the Thorn Birds, but I never have so I really need to fix that!
You’ve made me curious to read that book! I’ve heard of it but never tried it out.
Your zigzag blanket is so sweet!
I’ve been struggling with guilt, myself. I’ve made it my goal to try not to let guilt creep into my knitting thinking. It’s my hobby, not by job. I’m under no obligation to start or finish any project. No obligation to do it well. I’ve got nothing to prove.
Yeah. That’s what I tell myself.
I agree, knitting needs to stay fun. It’s not spoiling my day, but I wish it was finished..
Glad you liked the Thornbirds, Svenna. Perhaps I should’ve warned you…
I am halfway through the first sleeve of Ken’s jumper. I was a bit gutted to realise that the pattern calls not just for two pieces to be sewn on for the collar but two for the button placket as well. Yikes.
Read “Four Letters of Love” by Niall Williams. Not sad this time.
Yes, my pattern does the same with the collar – but one thing after another. First tackle those sleeves! One day….
Thanks for the book tip, I will always read every book you recommend, I have loved each of them so much so far! Thank you!
How much I love your colours… I want to fly there soon dear Svenna
Thank you, with my love, nia
I just loved that book soooo much! Glad you enjoyed it. I read it and saw the tv mini series! The blanket is so lovely!!!
I remember my mother and uncle forcing me to watch Thorn Birds when I was about 10. The story seemed interesting enough but it was soooo long. I just sat there waiting, waiting for it all to end! Perhaps if I had been knitting while watching it would have been better. But I will admit I did enjoy the story so am now tempted to read it thanks to you.
Oh dear, that’s no fun…! I hope you’ll enjoy it more should you choose to give it another go.
I love your yarn choices… that blanket will be gorgeous, friend!
I LOVE the baby blanket! The colors are just wonderful.
Wait until you watch the mini-series! It’s a half a Kleenex facial tissue box movie.
Meggie and Father Ralph….{sigh}
I’ve just put it on our DVD rental list! Sorry, hubby…
love your blanket, that book and the series. i love those kind of epic stories. my goodness you are a fast reader!
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