So what do you do while waiting for beads for your current WIP? Read a bit of Yann Martel's latest novel and dig out very old WIPs, of course.
It's embarrassing to say how long I have been working on the Beekeeper's Quilt, really. I have made a large number of hexipuffs, but not enough for the full quilt, mainly because I have run out of all my leftover sock yarn. Luckily, I found the last bits of yarn from Handdyed by Kate that make up incredibly soft hexipuffs thanks to the cashmere in them.
I have also knitted parts of a small bag Mark's mum is making for me. The pattern is a bit confusing and we both had problems with it, but completely different ones. So I tried to figure out what was going on and I hope any issues can be resolved because I couldn't actually find anything wrong with the section Mark's mum found dificult.
Another WIP I picked up in the meantime is a shorter version of Viajante made from some of my earliest handspun yarn. It was a big skein of unknown yardage, so I just knitted on until I ran out of yarn. It is long enough to cover the shoulders so it could be great in winter instead of a scarf. As this shawl still needs blocking, I can't show you any photos yet.
Keep your fingers crossed for the arrival of my beads so I can continue with the wedding shawl. I miss knitting it.
I wonder how many people have finished a Beekeeper's Quilt - it's definitely a long-term project! How's the book? I've only read Life of Pi of his. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Becca! What if the quilt is only ever a WIP for anyone who starts it? That is funny and terrifying at the same time.
DeleteI'm not very far into the book yet, so can't tell if I like it or not. However, I have liked all of Yann Martel's books so far, so I am optimistic. I noticed that the dialogue, while in
English, of course, seems to follow a Portuguese pattern. I had to get used to that first, but it makes it more authentic.
Oh the beekeeper's quilt conundrum is very familiar to me, I should really get going with this again. How are you liking the book?
ReplyDeleteI haven't made any progress with the book so far and need to pick it up again soon. So I can't tell how I like the book. I liked all his other novels and expect it will be the same here. I went to a reading of his where I bought the book and know what to expect as far as the underlying themes of the book go. I look forward to finding out how they have been added to the book.
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