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Yarnalong - The one where things are both slow and satisfactory

It's Wednesday, and that means I'm participating in Yarnalong, hosted by Ginny. Pop over to her blog and see what she, and all the other yarnalongers are up to this week.

 This week I'm still reading All the Light we Cannot See and still enjoying it. It's slow going, but enjoyable. I just haven't had a lot of time to read this week.

 I'm still knitting the Discworld sock club, Mort. I'm almost up to the toe. Of the first sock. And I cast on over a week ago. I'm not sure why it's taken me so long, it's a great pattern, but not overly complicated.
I'm listening to Soul Music  the next Discworld book, which ties in well with the sock, because it;s one of the books that features Death. It's a really good one, and I'm loving it.

 I hope you are enjoying your reading, crafting and audio this week. Do share! 
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  1. Donna15 July, 2015

    Slow and steady works for me! I am always in a rush and I'm not sure why....

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  2. Unknown16 July, 2015

    Sometimes I have to say to myself - this is not a race - over and over.

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  3. Becki16 July, 2015

    Slow and steady can be good. :^) That Mort sock looks really nice and comfy.

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  4. Elizabeth20 July, 2015

    Ooh discworld socks! Must check this out! I have just pre-ordered the new Tiffany Aching book. It takes me forever to finish anything with two small boys and the chaotic life we lead, a sock in a fortnight sounds pretty good to me!

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