As you can see, I have taken a slightly different approach to my picture this week *laughs* I know black and white isn't the usual for taking pictures of knitting, but the colours just wouldn't come through properly so I gave up on them. Also, the project at the bottom of the picture is a secret project for a swap, so I thought it would be a good way to show what I've been working on without ruining the surprise ;)
I didn't dig out the socks or vest, as I haven't worked on them at all this week. Time has been taken up by the swap knitting and the Shalom (as planned last week). I've also cast on and finished a couple of little projects for Nerd Wars, but I'll show them off on a Friday at some point.
I'm happy to say that I have made some good progress on Shalom...
The body is finished and I'm working on the arms now. I've decided that elbow length sleeves will look best with this, so I've got a few more inches of the first one to do, then the second and then I'm done *grins* Well, it needs blocking pretty badly, but still, pretty close to finished.
Book-wise - I decided to read the next Hunger Games book. Although the first one did annoy me in many ways, I still enjoyed the story. So I thought I might as well read the rest of the trilogy.
As ever, if you want more lovely knitting and reading content, head to Tami's and Ginny's - not that I need to tell you this by now ;)
That Shalom, is lush, love the colour? is it an easy knit?
ReplyDeleteWow. Shalom is coming along nicely ideed. I totally adore the look of it and think I need to put this on my "to-do" list
ReplyDeleteYou Shalom is so pretty, it makes me want to knit one!! I've been tempted to go B&W a time or two for pictures, and to be honest, I should have. It looks great.
ReplyDeletewow the shalom is lovely, really pretty colour and it looks awesome - i might have to make me one of those!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the Shalow. You are so close to finished! Don't stuff up on the final stretch like I did ;)
ReplyDeleteHa, I was going to say love the gray wool.....now I'm sure it is not gray! Your shalom is looking mighty lovely :)
ReplyDeleteYour Shalom looks great!
ReplyDeleteYour Shalom looks fabulous! My knitting is improving and I'm starting to think about the first garment I'll make - that's going straight on the list!
ReplyDeleteThe third HG book is even more annoying, I actually regret reading it now. But the second one is fun! Your Shalom is, woah!, almost done! It looks really good, I cannot wait to see it when it's done!
ReplyDeleteShalom is looking great!!!! nothing I love more than black and white pics---great way to hide a surprise, though!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePumpkin summed it up pretty well about the third book, but I think you will enjoy the second book.
ReplyDeleteYour Shalom looks so amazing and it looks like you will be finished in no time!
Happy Yarn Along!
Your shalom is gorgeous. I love that color.
ReplyDeleteOeeh a cardigan, nice! Lovely color. I'm participating in a swap (I think a different one, from Tiny Owl Knits) too and it's using a lot of my crafting time, but I have soo much fun with it.
ReplyDeleteThe second hunger games books isn't too bad, but if you didn't enjoy the first, then you may not like this one either. I really like how your sweater is coming along, and honestly, that black and white photo is really nice, a good change up from all the colors we always see on blogs!
ReplyDeleteThe Shalom is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI have heard much about the Hunger Games, but I fear the plot will turn me off...might have to look more closely though, I suppose ;)
I didn't realize that the Hunger Games was a trilogy until the end of the first book. But, I did enjoy the story. Love that shalom sweater!
ReplyDeleteYour shalom is turning out really pretty, I really like the color you chose. I'm on the third book in the Hunger Games trilogy and have to say I'm really enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteWhile I really liked the Hunger Games overall, it annoyed me at times as well. For what it's worth, I thought the third book was the worst of the trilogy (something to look forward to! Haha), though it did keep me reading until the end.
ReplyDeleteShalom looks great so far!
Love the Shalom, it's such a pretty colour too.
ReplyDeletelove your shalom!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, your Shalom really is coming along!
ReplyDeleteYour Shalom looks lovely already. I prefer 3/4 length sleeves myself; if I'm wearing long sleeves I usually push them up my arms a bit anyway. I think a BW photo is very good way to disguise a secret!
ReplyDeleteOoooh I love your Shalom. Also, taking a black and white picture is a wonderful way to not reveal your surprise project ^_^
ReplyDeleteI really like the color you are using for Shalom, it's turning out very nicely!
ReplyDeleteYour Shalom,it looking beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the Shalom, its looking so beautiful, and that colour is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteLike the black and white shot too
Shalom is looking great! I love the colour and I'm looking durward to seeing it finished :)
ReplyDeleteI like your photo solution. Very film noir :) Shalom is looking great and will look awesome with elbow length sleeves.
ReplyDeleteOh I loved the Hunger Games, I thought Catching Fire was the best in the trilogy.
ReplyDeleteyour sweater is going to be so pretty on you, it's almost done! happy knitting :)
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