In my little down time I've been adding to the prayer shawl I started and I've been reading. Going from James Rollins' Black Order, then taking on Brad Metzler's The Book of Fate, and now, enjoying the bodice ripping of King Henry VIII's attempts at breeding in The Other Boleyn Sister by Philippa Gregory. And yes, I succumbed to the Harry Potter mania and bought the last book which is calling to me. I've heard so many good things about it, but am careful to avoid any details... ABSOLUTELY ANY!!!
I will post a picture of the prayer shawl in the next few days. I think I'll have to bind it off well before I finish knitting the third ball of Homespun the pattern recommended. At this point it would end up being an afghan for a twin size bed! I still have goal to work on socks, but I keep putting it off. I've found what is supposed to be the perfect sweater for a beginner to knit in a picot cotton (I'm using periwinkle colored yarn). And, as the dog days of summer fast approach, I know that too soon Mickey will be needing a sweater to wear outside, so I'm going to give that a try as well before I get back on track with socks.
I did get my July package into the mail for my yarn swap pal. She should get it early this week. I'm hoping she enjoys the yarn, I'd splurged on yarn that was made from recycled sarongs, a portion of the money going back to the women who made the yarn to help them. I'd like to get a skein for myself some day and make something from it, but I have no idea what. I'll watch for something that is just right. Right now, my spending money is going to buy items needed for the house. I'm in the hunt for the perfect chair to sit in for knitting!
