tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post248393604785543624..comments2024-03-27T21:04:40.966-04:00Comments on Knit/Wit: Wednesday WIPs Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-90542737879743368482020-11-28T11:45:26.163-05:002020-11-28T11:45:26.163-05:00Ohhh, I didn't know that, thank you so much! Y...Ohhh, I didn't know that, thank you so much! Yeah, I can imagine that this makes it a little tricky ... Especially since she can't have a big party with her friends ... <br />I think it's super interesting that it developed into a Christmas-sy feast over time! A lot of Muslim families here put up a tree up as well by now, and I think some families give gifts to their kids, too, just so they won't be sad that everyone else got something. I think it's kinda cool. :)Juliahttp://wordsandstitches.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-14994888508912700032020-11-28T08:55:06.552-05:002020-11-28T08:55:06.552-05:00Technically Chanukah is a minor holiday, but over ...Technically Chanukah is a minor holiday, but over the years it's gotten blown up to be sort of a Jewish version of Christmas. Traditionally children are given gifts of money for the holiday, but most people will give gifts of toys and clothes and things like that. I try to have something small for my daughter to open each of the eight nights, with maybe one larger gift for one night. This year it's a bit more complicated because her birthday falls right in the middle of the eight nights!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-77595288831527320152020-11-27T14:42:49.019-05:002020-11-27T14:42:49.019-05:00This is so incredibly - I'm a real slow knitte...This is so incredibly - I'm a real slow knitter, so I totally take my hat off to your sock progress!!! The mittens are so cute - everything with foxes is wonderful, and I hope you can find enough pockets of knitting time so you won't have to stress out in the end! Good luck!!<br /><br />If I may ask - when do you exchange the gifts? Is there a certain day for Chanukka that is reserved for it?Juliahttp://wordsandstitches.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-69822717346618845192020-11-27T09:10:59.173-05:002020-11-27T09:10:59.173-05:00Oh those fox mitts are adorable! I knitted Charlie...Oh those fox mitts are adorable! I knitted Charlie a Fox Hat for his second Halloween and I remember intarsia in the round was a pretty cool technique.<br /><br />I finally found momentum in The Vanishing Half when I a) got to Stella's story; and b) brought the book downstairs to read during the day. I finished it in almost one sitting ... and loved it! Bennett's writing is so good and this story ... wow. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047968915708927082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-86620218278079871952020-11-26T11:31:58.675-05:002020-11-26T11:31:58.675-05:00I was eager for the Vanishing Half to come availab...I was eager for the Vanishing Half to come available and my desire for it has grown with your review! :) Thank you!AsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-68044404736025845652020-11-26T09:00:56.143-05:002020-11-26T09:00:56.143-05:00Frankly I am amazed that we made it this far throu...Frankly I am amazed that we made it this far through the school year before having any cases -- I really have to give the school credit for how safe they've been. Happily kiddo seems to be okay with the prospect of staying online for a while; I guess she's now had her fill of being in person and is a little tired of wearing a mask all day and keeping her distance from all her friends.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-43696358241730859672020-11-25T20:32:01.292-05:002020-11-25T20:32:01.292-05:00I did some Thanksgiving prep myself today - rolls,...I did some Thanksgiving prep myself today - rolls, a do ahead dish of potatoes, and cranberry relish. That leaves turkey breast, salad, green beans, and a galette for tomorrow. I'm thinking that food should last us most of the weekend. I really enjoy knitting with Swish for kids. I'm glad to read your review of The Vanishing Half.I've seen it on several lists and am looking for a suggestion or two for my book group for 2021. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500485507169803227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-83424958925463612582020-11-25T20:17:02.938-05:002020-11-25T20:17:02.938-05:00That midnight heather stroll is so pretty - nice w...That midnight heather stroll is so pretty - nice work getting all of your holiday gifts going! I also loved The Vanishing Half - such a well told story full of interesting characters. <br /><br />And I’m with you - I was looking forward to some free time this week with no school, but I’m so busy prepping for tomorrow. Boo!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy your next Gamache and that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759839416399593648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-17416401316562690982020-11-25T18:10:30.742-05:002020-11-25T18:10:30.742-05:00I, too, LOVED The Vanishing Half. It's the boo...I, too, LOVED The Vanishing Half. It's the book that got me back in my groove this fall. (Always thankful for those reads!) Your Stroll socks are a gorgeous--so glad you included the close-up of the color. So sorry to hear about the 3 cases... our K-8 school just closed up til Jan. 19, because they couldn't figure out a way to manage the potential holiday cases. Crossing our fingers for a full run when they go back, but who knows. So--ANYTHING in secret is a challenge this year! Enjoy your Thanksgiving together... xoCarolynhttp://youroneword.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-58883514474236588622020-11-25T13:04:25.197-05:002020-11-25T13:04:25.197-05:00I wish I could trade a pumpkin pie for a loaf of y...I wish I could trade a pumpkin pie for a loaf of your challah! Your food preparations all sound quite delicious, and I think you will have an easy day tomorrow with plenty of time to knit on gift socks. I loved The Great Believers and am now off to check my libraries for The Vanishing Half. Happy cooking and happier eating!Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.com