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Unravelled Wednesday - back to normal or what passes for normal these days

Normal, as in I'm back at work and writing an Unravelled post, linking up with Kat. Hopefully Unravelled will continue. Once Upon a Sock has been discontinued, and I'm not sure what happened to the Yarnalong,but I'm still here, sharing my thoughts, plans and knitting!

I finished Greis dress yesterday. I had done all the knitting by Sunday, but I still needed to graft the underarms and sew in the ends. So many ends. Look at the ends: 
 I've blocked it now, and will try to get photos later in the week. I should actually be woollen dress wearing weather. I'm wearing my Still Light right now. In January. But the county is on fire. Who knows what I'll be wearing by march. Anyway, random thoughts. it's a bit weird, everything smells like smoke, and, since I work in a role connected to emergency services, everyone is very busy. But because they are busy doing what they do, we are extra quiet. So, a weird vibe. Anyway, after finishing such a big project, I started a Wee Envelope. 
It's my third time making this sweet baby knit, and I'm loving it. The yarn (which I dyed myself)is giving me quite a lot of joy. Reading has been a bit hit and miss.
I started a review book Mixed Doubles by Jill Mansell that was so bad I DNFd it at 8 percent! You can see my full review here. I've got two more review books and then I think I'll take a break from it. It is just too hit and miss. Also, I got a great deal on Kindle Unlimited - 3 months for 99 cents. I've found a couple of books that I want to read, but not a lot, so any Kindle Unlimited recommendations would be appreciated. After the Jill Mansell shenanigans I started Five Years Gone, by Marie Force. It's not good, as such, but it is an enjoyable read, although I don't know what benefit the constant mid-chapter switching of POV brings to the book. Still, a quick, engaging read, which is what I needed.
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  1. Jane09 January, 2020

    Stay safe if you are close to wild fire. I love that little sweater Wee Envelope. I look forward to seeing your version.

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    1. Sharondoubleknit10 January, 2020

      Thanks. Luckily I live in the centre of a big city, I can't image what it's like in the countryside right now.

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