Welcome to the Sunday Post, a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer to share weekly news and updates on what we’ve been up to on our blog, with our books, and book-related happenings.
Missing You All
I don’t like that I haven’t been posting Sunday Posts. I just feel like I haven’t done very well with reading recently, and/or being organized, and taking the time to visit everyone’s blogs and replying comments. However, I’ve missed catching up with everyone and reading about what I’ve missed, and I really want to make an effort to check in with you all. And even if it’s only a couple of times a month instead of every week, I think it’s better than missing you all for months!
The weather has been warming up, which is great because I’ve been missing my runs outside but there have still been some snowy days and it looks like this week is mostly overcast. I’ll try to get it in whenever there’s a nice day. You have to take it when you can!
Crochet
One thing that I have been doing better at recently is crochet; I’ve made some wearables but not many and I haven’t really worn any of them much because they don’t fit right. I’ve started getting better (or just more stubborn) and made a few I really like. I redid them over and over until I got them right, I think I frogged the first one (on the left) three times! I’m not sure yet that I like the last one (on the right). It’s not the best fit so I might redo it.
I also learned that blocking makes a huge difference! It’s such a game changer! I used to be too lazy to block but I’m going to be better about blocking my projects in the future. Unfortunately, I’m still too lazy to swatch. If you’re a more experienced fiber artist, how important is swatching, really? Do I need to change my lazy ways? 😅
The Books
Books I read last week:
- Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
I only finished one book last week, but it was pretty good. I enjoyed the first book in the series and I liked this one too especially towards the end. The jumping timelines were a little annoying and there were certainly some issues with convenient plotlines, but I still cared very much for the characters and was very invested in how things turned out.
Books I’m reading:
- Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson – A huge book I’m listening to whenever I get the chance. It’s 55 hours and I’m at 22 hours at the moment. Not sure if I’ll be done by this time next week, but I’ll try!
- Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao – Just started. Literally. Like, I’m on the first page. But it’s been on my TBR for ages and I really hope it lives up to the hype!
Last Week on The Blog
This Week
I’m hoping to finish at least two books this week. It used to be no problem to read more than that even with the huge Brando Sando books, but it’s been a struggle recently so I’m just aiming for at least two now.
How was your week? I hope you had a great week last week, and I hope you have a great one again this week!
Oh my gosh, you made those sweaters? They are beautiful!!!
I have never tried to make a crochet wearable. I have no idea about swathing, but don’t do a lot of blocking either. I think all crochet patterns should come with clear instructions if you should use these methods in the project. Your sweaters look great!
I love seeing your crotchet work. I knit. I don’t always swatch but once I have knitted 10 inches or so on a larger garment I check out the gauge and if it is too far off I make adjustments or frog then rather than making the whole garment first.
I enjoyed Vengeful, and VE Schwab in general writes some great stories.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Your jumpers are amazing! I wish that I had your skill!
I personally love an overcast day. You can do so much more outside! We have had a lot of mist and fog in the mornings then sun in the afternoons. There is talk of snow but I haven’t seen any yet!
Have a great week ahead!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/sunday-post-sunday-salon-42/
Wow nice crocheted sweaters! That’s impressive. I’m also impressed you read The Sparrow. How did that get on your list? It looks a bit heavy. Is it dense or okay? Enjoy your week.