Is this my next favorite summer knitting pattern?

Today I'm sharing the progress on my main squeeze knitting project, giving a mini tour of our new Little Free Library DIY, and sharing some of the books I've been and am reading!
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[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

I am (at age 76) so excited that you have discovered Daphne du Marier! I binged on her books decades ago. They never grow old.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Excited to catch up with y'all today! Enjoy. ❤ PS: apparently I felt the need for color while editing this one. The overall saturation is quite intense. 😅😬

[@vulffwardgarr4546]

I learned how to knit and read only a few years ago! After 30 years of knitting and expanding my repertoire of stitches and techniques, and knitting a whole lot of garter-stitch based patterns, I came to the point of not only being able to watch TV while I knit but soon discovered I could read as well. Family and friends seeing me do this thought I was playing a hoax on them to show off. That was until I started to read out loud(!) what was printed on the page. Even went so far as to let them choose what page to read, in case they thought I had memorized the text. I felt ACCOMPLISHED by this milestone and like you have not only been enriched by combining two loves, have been able to finish many more projects that I might have otherwise abandoned due to boredom! Thanks for your entertaining and informative videos!

[@cynthiafowles1257]

So glad she is being rediscovered. Dauphne writes stories that are timeless.

[@sunrhyze]

Regarding the little library, bravo! Especially during the pandemic, I was so grateful for all the little libraries in my neighborhood and on the way to work, I can't even find enough words. Apparently the appreciation goes both ways, because one time when I was dropping off a few mystery novels on my way to work, the owner of the house appeared in her doorway, still wearing her towel from getting out of the shower (!!), just to say "thank you." I don't know who it was who first thought of these things, but I like to think of it as a Great Moment in History. 🤩💯

[@janetcannon9842]

I'm not skilled enough to read and knit, but I listen to Audible a lot. Right now, I'm designing a capelet/hoodie and listening to the Skyward series by Brandon Sanderson. It's kinda like Harry Potter in space with psychic powers/multiple dimensions instead of magic.😁

[@imaseamistress]

Girl you could describe paint drying and draw us in…. We would all have to try it. Watching paint dry that is. Please keep sharing your joy! It’s contagious❤

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

That is such a generous compliment. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

[@jennilufair]

Oh my gosh. Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders... "Rebecca" is such a great movie. I love old movies.

[@bookbunny9]

Congratulations on the little free library!

[@karenclement743]

We have those little library vook boxes outside a lot of homes here in Qualicum Beach

[@TinaSpencer-mr1cp]

Your book seat might be just the answer to my desire to “do all the things.” I have so many things I want to do that I feel frustrated just doing one “thing” at a time. Seasons of creativity. I have about 20. Can I fit them all in one year? 😂

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Totally know the feeling! And yes. This book seat has made it possible for me to make progress on both my knitting and my reading and I love it!

[@lisagregory5030]

Rebecca is one of my all-time favorites! Enjoy!!

[@alisonsmith376]

REBECCA yeessss Have read and re-read many times over the years. Get the movies!

[@patricewassmann212]

oh Rebecca!! what a book!! Try the Ruth Galloway series by Ellie Griffiths!

[@lesliegb5543]

I love that you’re so excited about reading. Unfortunately I cannot read and knit at the same time, so my go to is audiobooks. I listened to Rebecca a few years ago and loved it - a 5 star book for me. I’ve also read My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier which is also excellent. I loved your free little library. That’s so great for you and your family!!💕

[@sewcellosusan8664]

I was a librarian for 35 years and only read for fun while I knit (ribbing & stockinette). Once my desire for more complicated knits grew, my reading dropped off like yarnovers. I've changed careers and I'm now trying to find a balance...

[@karenclement743]

I love Daphne De Maurier. She is one of my MOST favourite authors.

[@donnacf3885]

I just retired, so I finally have time to read (and knit) to my heart's delight! So I am rereading all of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables books, on my fifth. So love the series, even if I'm in my 60s now. Love your content and the podcast, keep up the good work! ❤

[@adriennerichter8971]

I recommend the other c.s. sansom novels about the Vikings conquering England. Very detailed and sometimes difficult to read. Fantastic!

[@mokepemberley4525]

I added the tee to my Ravelry- thanks! I love the Veronica Speedwell series❤🕵🏻I also like The Anatomist’s Wife series by Anna Lee Huber.

[@colleenarthur8472]

Oh! Another good read is the Brother Cadfael series! Medieval detective monk

[@shannonagain89]

I enjoyed the cut to the previous danger tea leaning towards the edge of the cup 😂

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

It was a hot topic in the comments of that video so I figured I'd call back to it. 🤣

[@SuziePenguin]

I can’t tell, but from what it looks like for the little free library I suggest putting those doors on hinges that help them stay open. They could fall on little fingers otherwise. It’s beautiful though, and 🎉to you for promoting reading!

[@lisatulip7873]

I started following this channel when I decided I needed to be a knitter again. {I had put it aside because of aged parent drama) I loved this episode of you talking mostly about books! Please start that podcast with Husband. I would watch the hell out of it. And I love your little free library. So cute! Funny thing about top-down-raglans; I was over them before I ever even knitted one. lol I've only ever knit top-down round necks and a couple of pieced cardis. I refuse to ever knit a pattern that has to be seamed again.

[@joeyshouse3233]

Currently reading Remarkably Bright Creatures, which is also sort of mystery, and features an octopus as one of the main characters. I would highly recommend, it’s one of my top three of the year so far.

[@mollyinred]

I recently read The Maid as well and have the sequel out from the library. Currently reading the new Emily Henry and really enjoying it. The movie of Rebecca is SO good!

[@moonbasket]

Congrats on the little library! That is so exciting. I love how it's in a planter with some flowers and lights. Very fancy. I did just want to mention one thing. I couldn't exactly tell from the video you shared, but since the library is in a planter on the sidewalk and not buried in your yard, it is important to make sure that you leave enough space on the sidewalk for people with wheelchairs and power chairs to get around. The ADA requires sidewalks to be 36 inches wide to be considered wheelchair accessible. 😊

[@dinam8934]

Love your podcasts! I’ve been a voracious reader for as long as I can remember. However I’m not so talented in being able to “yarn” (knit/crochet) and read so I’m a big fan of audible, which IMO counts as reading 😃 so I can listen to a book while continuing to do whatever fiber craft I’m doing. But I also always have a physical book to read at night in bed. I liked The Maid as well. The Lost Apothecary was an interesting read too, totally different from that one but seems like it would be in the same vein of some of your recent reads. Loving the reading topics, keep ‘em coming!

[@sueheck1051]

I agree that Lost Apothecary was great also. I always have 2-4 books going at a time. I just finished an audiobook from the library, am reading The Demon of Unrest in new hardback from the library, a political book on kindle, and a new audiobook ready to start from my library. I could not survive without reading!😂.

[@MariaPomirska-k4i]

Love Daphne du Maurer, try Jamaica Inn ( I first read it while staying in the real Jamaica Inn)… a really dark story , and please ,please try Frenchman’s Creek xx

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

So this may come off cheesy, but I swear I got chills when I read that you read Jamaica Inn while staying at the real Jamaica Inn. How incredible! Ok, I need to read it. My husband said he wants to read Rebecca and I told him that I would love to read another du Muarier while he reads that. It has to be Jamaica Inn and then that way I can watch both the movies (Rebecca) and the series (Jamaica Inn). And then I clearly need to add Frenchman's Creek to my TBR list ASAP. ❤️

[@panammaniac]

Congrats on your Little Free Library. Those are such great additions to a neighborhood. Rebecca is such an awesome book! Now that you read Rebecca, you should read the sequel, Mrs. de Winter by Susan Hill. It is very delectable and delicious.

[@lgm204]

As a long time, avid reader I am just in love with your Little Library!!!! What a lovely, generous gift to you neighbours ❤ We read to our kids from the get (hello Peter Rabbit, Franklin the Turtle….) and I am thrilled that as adults they are still readers. Ditto on Hitchcock; my favs are Dial M For Murder, North by Northwest and Rear Window.

[@alexandraostwald3526]

The Maid made me think so much of myself and how to improve outlook. I just finished her second book so fun. The sweater is look great

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I really enjoyed The Maid. And I actually picked up the second book and look forward to reading it. I’m glad to know you enjoyed it Alexandra. ❤❤

[@Blb477]

OMG! the librarian in me is fainting with joy!! I wish I could bring books to you!! Great job!! ❤️📚

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you Brenda! ❤️

[@star_athena]

Love everything in this episode and I look forward to your book tube which is clearly happening 😂❤❤❤

[@MelindaStewart-cr7wo]

Great job on the Little Library! Love seeing those pop up in neighborhoods. I know you live in the West and so do I so I recommend anything by Mark Spragg or Kent Haruf. Just finished Fruit of Stone by Mark Spragg and I still have the warm glowing feeling. My local libraries all do several big book sales every year. I usually spend around $20 and come home with over 70 books, if not more. I am out of space so I had to hold back a bit this past Spring Sale. After reading I return them to the Friends of the Library to sell again. Highly recommend it if your library does it. Knitting like crazy on Emotional Support Chickens, thanks to you! So fun and a great way to use up all the bits.

[@Raediamoon]

Lol the dramatic tea zoom

[@EdenYell]

I got back into reading by watching the Unresolved Textual Tension book podcast which doesn't just talk about books, it's more like a book club for writers, teachers, etc because they dig down into story structure and prose. It also got me back into writing 10/10 would recommend.

[@BeckyMurphy-cq9ot]

Read T.J.Klune. Love his books and so enjoy your podcast especially now since you include books.

[@8Gammie]

The little library is so cute, great job!!!!! I am knitting my first sock ever! and, reading Agatha christie's, 'and, then there were none'. LOVE this book.

[@katibere1966]

I LOVE your free little library!!! 📚

[@SarahSedwick]

Try The Children’s Book by AS Byatt. You’ll love it!!❤

[@deboraharnold8587]

Rebekah!! Such a great book! ❤ Thanks for the Shardlake recommendation, looking forward to reading those.

[@heathers8826]

I am knitting a 1930's style hat called the Nola cloche hat for a friend of mine. I can't read and knit at the same time, so I have been listening to the Keeper Chronicles on Audiobooks.

[@LexieLankiewicz]

I just finished the audio book “The Berry Pickers” it was good! And I picked up “Nettle & Bone” again. I’m knitting a Maille cardigan for my wedding in June!

[@JeaWis]

You may enjoy Mary Stewart. She wrote Moonspinners.

[@nefraial]

I've been watching booktubers and other crafters before I learned to knit and started to watch knitters. Ahh... So many rabbit holes... I know the algorithms like video makers to stick to one subject to do well but I kind of like it when there's a side interest added to expand the burrow.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I agree with you . A little side action never hurt and I figure my podcast is a good place for that. Most of my videos are pretty narrowly focused on one topic/concept so these less focused episodes, that serve more as a catch up, are a natural place to share these things. Thank you for saying so. ❤️

[@rustievian8634]

I have been crocheting a Texas Tech graphgan for a kid about to graduate high school and will possibly be going there in the Fall and some dish towels and things for the kitchen knitting. . I love reading the Robert Gabraith (aka J.K. Rawling) books. Great mysteries.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Oooo this Texas Tech graphgan sounds amazing! And such a cool gift. And I will say, if you're headed to Texas, better do it in the fall when it's not 90+ degrees and 90% humidity. 😂😂 My brother currently lives in Dallas and I love him dearly, but visiting in the summer is just not happening. 🤣 Desert rats, such as myself, don't take too kindly to hot+humid climes. And I'm a lifelong JK Rowling fan, obvs, and I NEED to read some of her Galbraith books. My husband just picked up The Cuckoos Calling and I'm super excited to read it as well!

[@LeeKnits]

For book recs, I also love most podcasts by Book Riot!

[@rupertmars3289]

I‘m reading „Tress of the emerald sea“ by Brandon Sanderson. Loving it, it’s such a charming story.

[@TinaSpencer-mr1cp]

Love your Little Free Library!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you Tina!

[@justinOK55045]

You’re too much, with that clip from last week! 😂😂

[@debdennie5483]

GM Taylor I’m just getting back into my reading and liking again and love that you are an avid reader ….❤️❤️❤️ that your family designed a reading library in your yard and sharing your books with others😊 …I’m from in small town Kingsville Ontario and have many throughout the town I am working with the Lanikai tee a pair of socks and a request from my sister for a second hat I had made for her a few years ago as she loves the fit…and enjoying our long holiday with friends/ family but being retired right now we always have a long weekend lol I watch those music videos all the time such great ones for all seasons and yes relaxing lol my dog falls asleep and relaxes with them on You have a great week ahead and thank you Taylor!!! 😊🥰

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Good morning Deb! So lovely that you got to spend a long weekend with friends and family. Hope you had a wonderful time. And yay for getting back into reading! Enjoy it. It's just the best. ❤️

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Hello Janet! Welcome!

[@EileenWatt]

Love, love, love Rebecca! One of my favorites. Also have watched the movie countless times. Have you read Madam Bovary by Flaubert? I think you may like that one as well. I wish I could knit and read at the same time. Not quite there yet but I do listen to books when knitting. It’s a good alternative. Love your lending library! What a great gift to your neighborhood. Thanks for all you do!

[@sueholubeshen9960]

Hi Taylor...right now I've jumped into the rabbit hole of Preston and child's Pendergast series and knitting a bunny for a friend who is becoming a grandmother this July...

[@emilyr1870]

What an awesome episode. I love to read and knit, so I was eagerly looking up each recommendation!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed this Emily! ❤️

[@AnneWiley-vp5rj]

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is excellent. It centers on three friends who are video game developers and explores many things including work, play, and the relationships between people as friends, lovers and collaborators.

[@jenniferjohnson9335]

Love these recommendations! I'm reading the Silo series by Hugh Howey. I'm about to start the heel on my granddaughter's Christmas stocking! Excited to be almost done with that. Then I need to knit my daughter-in-law's stocking. Thanks for sharing!

[@barijade]

You absolutely had me at K+C cotton! I looooove that cotton and it's on sale right now! I just picked up 2 skeins literally today. I just wish there was more colors since there's only like maybe 12 solids. Nonetheless, it's just a great cotton yard, affordable, and very accessible.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Right!? I LOVE it too Jade. It's soft and scrummy while also being sturdy. And the colors (that they do have) are pretty. I would love more though, like you said. But, yes. Such a great yarn.

[@karenclement743]

I am reading a Sydney Sheldon book and knitting a Berroco, Kelona cardigan. I also sew and I am going through my stash. Trying to use up my knits.

[@barbaraklaser3681]

I'm always thrilled to see someone get back into reading. I've been an avid reader all my life, and I think it's because my parents were always readers, and the books they were reading were always lying around the house, we had full bookshelves, and it was just normal to me to read. I was thrilled when I finally graduated from the children's section of the public library, and my first real (non-babysitting) job was in a library. I just finished rereading the Silo series by Hugh Howey: Wool, Shift, and Dust. Very intense, thriller type science fiction/speculative series. I also just finished reading the first in a new fantasy series, The Broken Queen by Lidiya Foxglove. Your mention of it prompted me to put Rebecca on hold at the library. I read Jamaica Inn a few years ago, and the short story collection that includes The Birds just last year. I think I might have read Rebecca when I was very young, but I can't remember forsure and I've been meaning to read it, either again or for the first time. Thanks for the reminder. Congratulations on your tiny free libarary!

[@3Dhyana]

I'm knitting Kaci Apple's Party Lines. Didnt know how to do lace or KFBF and this is a wonderful way to learn and the pattern is wonderful.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Oooo I love Kaci's little scarf! She created something really special there. Enjoy! And cheers to learning something new!

[@melitacarder]

Loved this quick catch up 💚

[@sharbear1968]

I look forward to your videos. Another great episode. Thank you. I have decided to take the plunge and make my first knit garment-Soho Top by Ciadree (?) my goal is your little black t.

[@iekika5047]

The book seat is my favorite. It makes knitting and reading a dream. I was very hesitant about the price, but I have no regrets with how much I use it.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I totally know what you mean about the price. I felt the same way and I figured if it wasn't all it was cracked up to be, I'd just return it. But man, oh man. It did the trick! ❤️

[@Jessd85]

I think you should defiantly do the book channel!

[@renealee]

I love reading and knitting together. I listen to my books thought. I can't read a physical book and knit at the same time, unfortunately. I tried using the clicker and a holder of my tablet but it didn't work. I love the book holder and wish I could use it!

[@donnadejesu4445]

Great post!

[@chaosintheenchantedforest]

The second book in the sworn soldier series ( what feast at night ) is as good as the first one ( what moves the dead) If you like gothic horror retelling. T kingfisher also wrote the hollow places It's a retelling of the willows from algernon blackwood. And as you described you just get more from the retelling ❤😊

[@kellyrosloniec300]

Do it! I never thought about book KZbin. My daughter has a little business called Perfect Book Match and it has been so fun having her find my perfect book and just getting back into reading. It's a thing right now. You really need to jump on it. :)

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you for the encouragement Kelly! I think it's happening. We talked about it today and we're both SO ready to do it. ❤️

[@vintageinvt]

My mouth fell open when I saw the yarn you were using. I bought 6 skeins of this yarn in the same color last week with a Joann's gift card! I wanted to make a summer top and was having a hard time coming up with a pattern. I'll be using this pattern and plan on starting this week. I hate knitting in parts and sewing the pieces together so this pattern is just what I was looking for. I am excited to get started. I'm reading One Door Away From Heaven by Dean Koontz and enjoying it very much. I do most of my reading on my tablet with the kindle app.

[@mjkwiatek7217]

I vote for the booktube podcast!

[@comfycozytoo]

I'm currently working on the Sailor Swift Tank. Trying to finish by my anniversary, June 7 because I want to wear it. I'm finishing Tolkien's The Two Towers and I recently started Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.

[@LadyPatienceK]

For both you and your husband, I highly recommend the SunEater series by Christopher Ruocchio. It starts with the Empire of Silence. I've really enjoyed the audio version of each book. I'm not able to knit and read from a book, so I get the audio versions. I'm waiting for my husband to get into it. He's busy with another series right now.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Ok, so even though I'm an avid Star Wars fan, particularly the movies (though I've read Rebel Rising and my husband has read the Thrawn series as well as some other Outer Rim books), but I never really knew there was a genre called 'space opera' and now I'm hooked on getting into it. I just searched this series and it sounds so good. Space opera, epic fantasy, high stakes, I mean...c'mon. Thank you for the recommendation!

[@LadyPatienceK]

@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS You're very welcome! ☺️

[@chellerydz1569]

Love your little free library. 📚 Right now I’m finishing up a coffee themed cozy mystery and will start Butter after that. I am knitting my first tee right now and a poncho in flax yarn. Can’t wait to see what you read next.

[@bgummeson]

Rebecca was a favorite of my MIL (both the book and movie). I’ve never read it, but maybe for her birthday in July I’ll crack it open and read in her memory.❤

[@nanfredman1991]

Rebecca is a classic! How about Turn of the Screw?

[@Gina-ty4bx]

I just finished The Familiar. Loved it, so thanks for the recommendation. I'm waiting for What Angels Fear from the library. I'm listening to the forth book by Renee Ahdien. It starts with The Beautiful. It's about fae, vampire, and werewolves in old New Orleans. I have really enjoyed all four books. I'm reading the second Sydney Rye mystery series, Death in the Dark. So far I'm loving these.

[@greenpurl8482]

I made that sweater - great pattern and a fun easy knit

[@jeannedawson2868]

"Shardlake" on Hulu was so good! I was excited to see there is a series of books! I am knitting an angry cat stuffed animal (the first stuffed animal I've ever knit) and am reading "The Wandering Hill" by Larry McMurtry. It is the second in a series and I'm enjoying this book. Thanks for the video!

[@cerealnana]

The sequel to What Moves the Dead came out recently. It is called What Feasts at Night. I love both of these books!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Yes! I actually just picked it up last week and after Branden and I read The House Across the Lake (Riley Sager), we're going to read it. Can't wait!

[@hollisgrubb98]

Rebecca is 0ne of my sll tome favorites. Glad you like it. Couldn't put it down.

[@venmanjenny]

Wonderful episode - love the library, we have heaps of those in our neighbourhood and they are so endearing. As for books have a look at 'The Bee Sting' by Paul Murray...pretty intense based in Ireland and focusing on some very complicated relationships....

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Thank you Jen! And I hope that our little library inspires others. I'd love to see more pop up. And thank you for the book recommendation! I'll add it to my TBR list!

[@mjkwiatek7217]

I just finished James, by Percival Everett. It's a retelling of the Huck Finn story from Jim's point of view. It was amazing.

[@Dragons_And_Giants]

Now I need to read Rebecca & The Birds! I never knew they were books.. I'm needing to find out what other Hitchcock movies are just fun books?

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Yes! If you're a Hitchcock fan, you really will love Rebecca. Definitely give it a read!

[@melahatali2104]

There is a free library in our neighbourhood which I make use of and always return them when I finish reading. I love the increases on your blue wip..❤ from England

[@deniseyoung3738]

Rebecca is one of my favorite books! My Cousin Rachel by DuMaurier is fabulous also, almost a prequel of Rebecca. I wasn't fond of the 2020 film but I might have to revisit the Hitchcock version. I am knitting the Roman Villa Shawl, which was intimidating when I got the pattern, but has been great fun to knit.

[@catzilla773]

Rebecca is one of my favorite books! The first book of Daphne’s I read was Jamaica Inn - also fabulous! Her descriptions of the sea, in particular, are hypnotic. My Cousin Rachel is a great Gothic manor mystery worthy of checking out too.

[@julianichols7513]

You ask "what have you been reading?", well, I have been reading Stephen King, last one I read was"Salems Lot". Really early King book, and really cool. Knitting on shawls, Stephen West, and Curious handmade mkal, and jumped on the purl soho bandwagon, needed a quiet garter thingy, Half and half wrap. So looks like a busy summer for me. Thanks for your videos!!

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

I love all of this Julia! Super cozy. And I'm telling you, sometimes you just need a cozy garter project and Purl Soho is the best for those sorts of projects. So I've only ever read two S. King books: Fairy Tale (which was AMAZING) and On Writing (so good...even for those not necessarily interested in writing). My husband is on a SK kick right now and just finished Mr. Mercedes and before that he read Billy Summer. He's fallen pretty hard down that rabbit hole so I expect to see lots more SK on rotation. Enjoy your knits and your reading! ❤️

[@heathersgoinnuts]

To be honest, I haven't read a book in 20 years. I used to read non stop when my oldest son was little. I would wait until he went to bed then sit and just read all night. He is now 32 years old. I should start reading again. I have been knitting though like crazy. I have two babyshowers coming up so I Tunisian crocheted two blankets and knitted two hats and now I am making baby booties. Knitted of course to match the hats. I had to put a short-sleeved sweater I was making for my self on hold. I was making it out of cotton/polyester blend yarn. It is really soft and lightweight. I am crocheting it. I have become addicted to Tunisian crochet. Looks like knitting but works up fast like crochet. Best of both worlds. 😁 Sometimes you can find some really good finds in thrift stores. My husband and I go thrifting every weekend. I found some really good knitting books. Also I go for the flower pots. I collect orchids and need flower pots and you can find them really cheap at thrift stores.

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Heather, you are a busy woman! And these things your making for baby showers sound lovely! I've heard great things about Tunisian crochet. Toni Lipsey talks about it a lot and I love the look. I need to look into it further. And hey, squeezing in 15 minutes with a good book, may lead to 30 minutes down the road. Never huts to crack into a book and see, I say these days. 😘 As for thrifting, I LOVE it. I'm an avid thrifter and I wish more people would embrace this as a valid form of consumerism and not just a hobby...sounds like you're doing tit right. ❤️

[@heathersgoinnuts]

@@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS I am not one to point out typos or things like that, but your typos made me giggle ☺ I had to show my husband. He laughed too. We are like little kids lol I learned from Toni how to Tunisian crochet. She is the best teacher. I also got a book from a thrift store on Tunisian stitches. It was a good find that day. One other thing, I found a peanut basket as well. It was right after you mentioned getting one on Etsy. I was shocked I found one. I have not seen them since.

[@annbenson724]

Have you read any of Christopher Paolini? I read, and loved, the first three of his Eragon books, then stopped reading before the last one came out. I just picked it up and am going to start reading it. I can’t wait to read the other things he’s written. Thanks for the inspiration.😊

[@Rita-M-G]

Glad you are enjoying Rebecca. Check out the 1997 PBS version with Diana Rigg, Charles Dance, and Emilia Fox. I liked it better than the latest 2020 version.

[@valeriehowden471]

Like the blue - both on my screen and your description. My current project is a pair of colourwork mittens so no dabbling at reading at same time. Straight stockinette or crochet is easier to read at the same time. Current book is Surrender by Bono of U2. Big fan and it's taking time because i wonder what I was doing as he describes his life story. I too found the Shardlake series (Disney+). The 4th Shardlake is on standby. Contemplating reading Dune after watching the movie, as well as trying to find Planet of the Apes. Finished the 70's films now into the modern, 2000 versions. Not usually into sci fi but I guess I'm branching out. Thanks from Canada 🇨🇦

[@eyrestudio60]

I’m currently reading Traitors Gate by Jeffery Archer. I’m invested in the story 👏 My last book was Cuckoo Calling by Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling) the first in a series of 6. Well written and keeps you interested 😊

[@esmereldakaffeeklatch8812]

Was given a Book Seat for my birthday! (might have dropped a hint based on your suggestion :) ) Books - have you read the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series?

[@maggielinstead6112]

Ok I will say if you and your husband do a booktube podcast I am there!!! I am reading Ordinary Monsters now and have Rebecca on my hold list. Sometimes I hate the libraries hold list but it means they are popular reads.

[@lynnthomas7275]

I read every night before sleep. My current book is "The Heron's Cry" by Ann Cleeves, set in North Devon Uk and it's a murder mystery, my favourite genre. My latest knitting project is my very first toe-up socks!

[@samzalak4849]

Hey Taylor, Book recommendations, you say?? One of my favourites is Daylight, by Elizabeth Knox. And just purchased for my daughter's birthday the latest book in the Lightfall series written and beautifully drawn by Tim Probert. Thanks for a great podcast! ❤

[@shazp4]

Hello from getting colder Victoria Australia! I’m currently knitting a cardigan for my mother, as well as using up some yarn to crochet a blanket for no one in particular. I read many genres, and my current books are a Tom Clancy’s Code of Conduct (26th in the Jack Ryan series), as well as Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, and about to start The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin. I have seen that someone else suggested it, but you have to read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. It is such an unbelievably great book and so different from anything else I’ve read - I really think you’d enjoy it 😊. Love your channel and catching up with you with a cup of tea and whatever current project I’m working on 😄

[@WOOLNEEDLESHANDS]

Hello! How lovely that your moving into cooler temps. I like summer, but I LOVE those liminal weeks when summer begins to recede and the cooler days of autumn come. I'm slightly jealous. 😊 So my husband just picked up Thursday Murder Club and he's getting into it now. I definitely want to read it! And yes! Night Circus is coming soon. I have it sitting on my shelf now and can't wait to read it. I'm thinking it will be my airplane read on our trip to Michigan in a couple weeks. Can't wait! Thank you for the additional encouragement to read it. I keep hearing/reading great things! ❤️

[@Shetooktothewoods]

Ooh! If you like a good historical detective series, the Maisie Dobbs series is awesome. It’s about a woman “psychologist and investigator” set between the two world wars. I have a standing tradition of going through the whole series again before each new one comes out. Jacqueline Winspear is releasing the 18th and final book shortly. Her stand-alone books “The Care and Management of Lies,” “The White Lady,” and memoir “This Time Next Year We’ll be Laughing” are also excellent.