Crochet All Day: 50 Book Challenge #s 11 and 12 (And Some Fiddly Bits)

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50 Book Challenge #s 11 and 12 (And Some Fiddly Bits)

July 13, 2008

I'm glad there's no "50 Book Challenge Police" since it could be argued that my choice of books is perhaps not what was intended in the original challenge. (Blogging rule #43: Avoid clunky sentences.)

#11

I enjoyed this book just as much as her other offerings. I seem to remember some folks feeling it was not "up to snuff", but I could be mistaken. I really enjoyed the "Notable Knitters" and wish there could have been more included. I especially liked that she discussed knitting etiquette. I felt this was more serious in tone...although there were still plenty of chuckles. (Grammar question: Is "plenty" singular or plural? "There were still plenty of chuckles..." OR "There was still plenty of chuckles..."

#12

I admire that she could come up with 45 adages and attach them to knitting. A quick read.

One thing I like about all Harlot books is that she takes frequent "breaks" and gives us these neat little lists. (5 things to do in an airplane instead of knitting, 5 reasons to knit hats, 3 ways to get more knitting time on a road trip)

And now for the fiddly bits:

Offspring is still busily knitting away on her scarf. It's currently 17" long (is that about 40 cm?).
Without my knowledge she requested to join ravelry.
She wants to start another project and learn to purl.

(I remain hopeful this will stick, but still trying not to show too much enthusiasm. Children can be weird, if you are too supportive/approving, they may turn on you.)

I have taken a break from the sock of many pools of frustration and I'm working on mindless knitting drivel. I'm still hoping to produce a pair of socks for the 2nd bi-weekly raffle of the Summer of Socks.

Countdown 1,000: 77

Labels: 50 Book Challenge, Family Fun