I picked out colors from the new Prints and Mixes collection. My colors are Cranberry, Sparks Mix, and Oxford Grey. I know...really? I needed another gray???
Evidently!
It's the first time I've used such a large crochet hook. It's a P. And I only have one hook larger than this one - a Q. It's not hard to crochet with, but it is a bit awkward and takes some different handling than my smaller hooks.
And last night I finished I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak. From the very beginning I've had mixed feelings about the book. As I said last week teenage angst is something I don't care for, and this YA book is full of the male version of it. But the ultimate message of the book is a profound one (I can't tell you what it is or I'd be giving away too much). I do think, though, that it could have packed a bigger punch. And I think it could have had a more believable ending. I don't mean the very end, but the explanation in the last chapter of what has gone on throughout the book had at least one totally unbelievable aspect to it - which, to me makes it feel rough and a bit rushed.
But even with what I thought were shortcomings it was a thought provoking book and I can't say I regret spending the time on it. If teenage angst (especially sexual angst) is something you tolerate well you might really like this book. I really don't so my recommendation is ...I don't know... a cautious one. If you're the least bit curious, I can at least recommend it enough to say "give it a try".
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Ooh this looks like a cool make, and that wool is lovely! Can never have enough grey ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, that's good. For some reason I'm drawn to gray yarn. Every single time. ;^)
DeleteI love the colors of LB yarn. Will have to check it out. The cowl is going to be awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :^)
DeletePretty colors you picked! My fiance picks greys every time I think of making him something! He's very limited in his color choice when it comes to knits he'll actually wear ha!
ReplyDeleteMy Dh often says gray is his favorite color. And I moan a little inside every time. I need to stop, though, 'cuz it appears it might just be one of mine too. lol
DeleteI am loving those colors. I'm a sucker for gray as well, though I'm trying to move into more colors to spice things up. Very nice :)
ReplyDeleteMe too. Since I'm drawn to grays (it appears) I'm thinking of it as a neutral that spicier colors will appreciate sidling up to. ;^)
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