I’m linking up with Small Things for her weekly Yarn Along, where you post a picture of what you’re knitting (or crocheting) and reading at the moment. Since I love both yarn crafts and reading, when I found out about the Yarn Along I knew it was something I’d love!
Knitting
I’m currently knitting a pair of socks! It’s a scary process with the DPNs and super-thin sock yarn, but I’m taking it slowly and so far the creation is looking fairly sock-like, so that’s good. I just finished the ribbing and am working on the leg. It’s going to be a very long process, but that’s okay. I love the yarn though.
I’m using Winwick Mum’s Sockalong tutorials. I’m also taking a weekly knitting class, which is super fun. I’ll never give up crochet, but I’m planning (a little nervously) to branch out.
Reading
I’m reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. (Technically I finished it recently, but I haven’t really started any other books.) Fantasy is my favorite genre, and I’d heard lots of people recommend this. I wasn’t the hugest fan of her Throne of Glass series, but I might give those a re-read after I finish this one, because I really like her writing. ACOTAR is technically a young adult book but I would put it in at the higher end of that scale. However, it’s definitely going onto my list of favorite books. It has everything I love in a fantasy book, and the writing is beautiful. I read it in three days because I couldn’t put it down; there are two distinctive parts to the book, and I LOVED both halves. Completely worth the price to buy a hardcover copy. Plus, the main character has an awesome name: Feyre. The names are one of my favorite parts of fantasy books. 😉
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What do you think of the Yarn Along? Do you fancy joining in? I’m looking forward to posting more of my recent reads and projects! 🙂
Oooooooh gorgeous socks! 😀 And Feyre IS an awesome name! 😛
Thank you so much, Grace! 😀 Sarah J. Maas always has awesome names for her characters, it makes it really fun to read!
Your sock is looking great! You’ll be amazed how quickly it starts to grow once you get onto the plain section 🙂 xx
Thank you so much, Winwick Mum! I’m super grateful for your tutorials, they’re the best ones on the Internet. I’ll be happy when my sock starts growing more; I didn’t really enjoy the ribbing but like you said the plain knitting should be easier. Thank you so much for leaving a comment! It’s really encouraging! 😀
I always love to see socks in progress and I’m so pleased that the tutorials are helping! If you’re on Facebook, come and join our lovely group – we’d be very happy to see you! 🙂 xx
Enjoy your first pair of socks! After a few pairs you will knit them so fast!!! They are beautiful.
Thank you so much, Desiree! Yeah, it does seem like they would get a lot faster after a few pairs. I appreciate your sweet comment; I really like how the yarn is looking with this pattern! 🙂