I'm joining Kat and the Unravelers for Unraveled Wednesday, with a (finally!) FO!
It's my Musselburgh and I love it. I cast this off, plunked it on my head, and went outside to take pictures. I rarely wear hats, but I've found myself wearing it on every possible occasion. I was concerned that it would be too big, but it's just about right.
I like the side with the blues and purples best, but the side with the gray is pretty good, too. I have another skein of this yarn and I'm really curious what it might look like in a Hitchhiker. After I finish another Bankhead hat, my current Hitchhiker, and my Antler cardigan, I just might find out.
I listened to The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard, because I remembered The Deep End of the Ocean as an emotionally powerful and interesting book. I may be a different reader two decades later, but The Good Son was only one star for me. Overwrought, overwritten, melodramatic, and tedious, it was all the things I dislike most in one book.
But I also read a picture book, Maybe, that I purchased as a gift for my sister's granddaughter. I'll be interested to hear her opinion, but it was a five-star book for me. Beautiful, honest text paired with stunningly beautiful illustrations by Gabriella Barouch make this a must-read. My children are grown so I haven't read a picture book for a long while, but I'm thankful there are young nieces, nephews, and grandchildren in the family so I can still discover treasures like Maybe.
I started listening to Snow Falling on Cedars but am having a difficult time concentrating, so that might need to wait for a bit. I found The Power of Regret at the library and that is serving as an interesting listen while I pack in MD and make trips to Goodwill.
What are you making and reading this week?
Love, love, love your hat - both sides! I can't pick a favorite side as they are both beautiful and it looks so good on you Bonny! I may need to knit one of those. I looked at "Maybe" on Amazon and it looks like a wonderful book. I hope your packing up in MD goes smoothly and quickly!
ReplyDeletethat hat is gorgeous!!!! I bet you knit it again...I need to look into this hat pattern pronto!!
ReplyDeleteI swear, there is magic in the Musselburgh hat! Yours looks fabulous on you, Bonny. Really perfect in every way. (I also think it's the ideal knitting for when you need a meditative knit -- once you get past that cast-on, of course.) :-) And that does look like a most lovely picture book! What charming illustrations! (I'm such a sucker for illustrations. . . ) XO
ReplyDeleteYour Musselburgh hat is really fabulous, Bonny! It is the perfect hat to wear for every possible occasion! Now I am off to find that childrens book! Thank you for sharing it :)
ReplyDeleteAnd may the packing be quick!
The hat is amazing -- I cannot look at it without smiling!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have some good books to listen to while you pack.
I smiled as the photo of you in your amazing new hat filled my screen just now! It's beautiful and looks terrific on you. I think Jacquelyn Mitchard had a one-off with The Deep End of the Ocean, none of her books have ever come close to being that good. I met her at a conference a few years ago and she was charming and engaging but I think her writing didn't develop the way it could/should have.
ReplyDeleteI love your hat! It looks great on you and those colors are perfect for gray days. I'm all set to start my own Musselburgh, but have cataract surgery tomorrow and again next week. I might start this afternoon or I might wait until after it's over! I'll be glad for better vision!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie! I rarely wear hats but I'm glad for the cold weather we've had in the mornings so I've had many chances to wear it. It keeps me warm and happy! Sending you all good wishes for your cataract surgeries.
DeleteYes to the blue/purple side ... and yes to seeing what the yarn looks like as a hitchhiker! Sending up all the good vibes as y'all pack up and consolidate. LOVE that picture book and I'm going to keep it in mind for future baby gifts - thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour hat is wonderful. I love those bright colors.
ReplyDeleteI just bought the Kindle version of The Power of Regret. The wait for a library book was just too long.
Thank you! I rarely wear hats but I'm glad for the cold weather we've had in the mornings so I've had lots of opportunities to wear it. It's been keeping me warm and happy! I'm enjoying The Power of Regret and hope you are, too.
DeleteI love that hat - both sides. Wearing it would make me smile. You include some interesting books - especially the picture book. The art in many picture books is so wonderful and this one looks like no exception. Take care and a few breaks while packing. It is a physical job.
ReplyDeleteThe colors of your hat! So wonderful. I wear my Musselburgh everyday (walking my dog). It's the best hat I've owned.
ReplyDeleteI am very intrigued by everyone's experience with this hat pattern, and yours look fabulous on you! I need to knit one. It seems to be a fave! I have been taking daily walks, and I need a warm hat. Yours just makes me smile so wide that I almost laugh.
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