Firstly, my apologies to the readers who have sent messages about the lack of Archie this week (clearly those people are not on Instagram which is in Archie-overload). I hope this will tide you over until the next post!
WIPS: Knitting hasn't been easy this week. The time when I usually settle down with my projects now co-incides with the most playful period of the day for a certain young pup - it was the wrong time to try out long wooden needles for sure - they must look very tasty to little teeth.Despite this, my first project from Woodland Knits is almost finished and I'm thinking about yarns/colours for the Dragon Watcher's Hood - those little bells are irresistable - and possibly the Mr Fox Stole too, it's so cute!
BOOKS: On the walk home from school this morning, I finished listening to The Cuckoo's Calling - the detective novel written by JK Rowling, under the name Robert Galbraith - and found it very enjoyable, looking forward to each opportunity to listen (it softened the blow of housework and laundry). I hope this will be the first in a series of novels about Cormoran Strike and his temp-agency assistant - it feels as though there is a lot more to learn about them as well as being a darn good detective story. There is nothing 'Harry Potter' about this book littered with strong language and murder, and I can see why Rowling chose to publish under a psudonym so that it could be judged without bias. It is engagingly written and feels fresh and contains humour in a way that books of this genre are often lacking. If you like the Kate Atkinson novels mentioned recently (Behind the Scenes.. and Life After Life) I think you might also like this - there is a similar level of observational detail and warmth and I'd certainly pre-order any follow-up.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: If you're in the UK, I'm sure you're already aware that The Knitting & Stitching Show comes to Alexandra Palace next week (10th to 13th October) and the organisers have kindly offered a pair of tickets to one lucky reader. If you'd like to be in with a chance to win the tickets, please leave a comment below telling me which day you'd like to attend and with a Ravelry name or email address so I can contact you if you win. The winner will be randomly selected on Monday 7th October. Good luck! The draw is now closed, if you entered please check your inbox!
I have finally found you on Instagram and head over for some Archie-lovin' when I'm feeling a bit puppy-less. Hurrah!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to the show, but it would be nice to go for free! Thanks Sarah. Are you going?
I have plans for the show but haven't bought my ticket( nothing like being last minute!!), so free one would be great, despite all advice I want to go on Saturday- my only available time!! Loving Archie- he is so sweet-but don't tell my daughters or they'll be nagging for a dog even more!!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check out that book!
ReplyDeleteI love that dragon watcher's hood. So fun!!
ReplyDeleteHe I so sweet!!!! I look forward to seeing some of your Woodland Knits, theres's some fab patterns in this book. Deb x
ReplyDeleteArchie is so stinkin' cute. I love see his layered fur. How's the potty training going?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the rec! Didn't know Rowling wrote that and under another name. I haven't read Casual Vacancy. I don't know if I can since I love her HP series so much.
More than one of my large collection of Clover Bamboo needles has cat-teeth marks ... darn critters ;-)
ReplyDeleteArchie is too cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the competition, my friend Geraldine and I would love to go to the show on Friday 11 October 2013.
Archie is so cute :) in fact our black lionhead rabbit looks like him :) If i was lucky could i get 11th October please :) xxx
ReplyDeleteArchie is goegeous! Really must get my head around Instagram one of these days as I feel I am missing out.
ReplyDeleteI would like 11th October please. [email protected]