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Standalone Thoughts | The Lying Game & Devil Sharks

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My thoughts on The Lying Game by Ruth Ware and Devil Sharks by Chris Jameson. Intro: 0:00 The Lying Game: 1:32 Devil Sharks: 12:41

Knitting Diary | Arachne

    My Ravelry Project Page Pattern :   Arachne by Andi Satterlund (redirects to Untangling Knots) Needle : US4 - 3.50mm Yarn :  Knit Picks Galileo in Lunar and Pearl Started : August 26, 2020 Completed : October 31, 2021 Notes : It is too hot where I live to wear a full wool garment in October, so I though this wool/bamboo blend would be nice. My plan is to make the sleeves a bit shorter as well, 3/4 or less. After swatching with a size 5, 4, and 3 needle, I couldn't get more than 18 stitches per 4 inches. With a size 2 needle, I got 19 stitches. Of course, as I went down in needle size, the stitch height got smaller and smaller, but the stitch width did not. After some thought, I decided to do some math and go ahead with a size 4 needle. With my gauge, I could work a Medium and get the right size (roughly a 54 inch bust which includes 6 inches of positive ease). The plan is to work the colorwork incorporating the Ladderback Jacquard method, which is new to me. Also, not sure how

#Book1CoziesClub: My Thoughts on Aunt Dimity's Death (Aunt Dimity Mystery #1)

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Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton My rating: 4 of 5 stars Read for #Book1CoziesClub I really enjoyed this book. It's been a very long time since I read a mystery that didn't revolve around a murder, and I found it very refreshing. It also gave way to a very relaxed read which was a nice change of pace for me. I'll definitely be reading more installments from this series in the future. View all my reviews

Knitting Diary | Witchcraft Socks

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    My Ravelry Project Page Pattern :   Improvised Needle : US2 - 2.75mm Yarn :  Ms Monster Creations Twist Sock in Witchcraft               Cascade Heritage Solids in Plum Started : August 23, 2020 Completed : October 11, 2020 Notes : Making some Halloween Socks for my daughter. 1x1 Rib for 15 rounds 3x1 Broken Rib for 30 rounds Garter Heel Flap French Heel Turn

Knitting Diary | Yuletide Socks

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    My Ravelry Project Page Pattern :   Yuletide Socks                      Paid or Free : This was the Bakery Bears Patron exclusive pattern for Christmas 2019 and is not available                               for purchase Needle : 2.25mm Yarn :  Ice Yarns Solid Sock in Teal               Knit Picks Stroll Fingering in Wonderland Heather Started : December 2, 2019 Completed : August 14, 2020 Notes :  Bakery Bears Patron Only Mystery KAL 8/17/20: Cast on and knit the second sock during Sock Week 2020 

Books: My Thoughts on Devil Sharks

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Devil Sharks by Chris Jameson My rating: 3 of 5 stars While this did fit the bill for a Shark Week read, I did not find it as entertaining as Shark Island . There were things I didn't enjoy and things I questioned in this story. This book, like the other, includes several shark attack scenes and will not be for everyone. Looking forward to reading Shark Beach next year during Shark Week. View all my reviews

Yarnie Update 15 | July 2020

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July was another productive month for me! I have 3 works in progress and 3 finished objects to share with you ^-^ Show notes after the break.

#Book1CoziesClub Series First Impressions | Cooking Class Mysteries

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My thoughts on the first book in the Cooking Class Mystery Series by Miranda Bliss. This was the #Book1CoziesClub selection for July 2020. If you have read Cooking Up Murder, please come share your thoughts with us in the Mystery Madness Goodreads Group !

#Book1CoziesClub: My Thoughts on Cooking Up Murder (A Cooking Class Mystery #1)

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Cooking Up Murder by Miranda Bliss My rating: 3 of 5 stars Read for #Book1CoziesClub This was entertaining, but I wouldn't say I'm invested in theses characters after this first installment. While I did enjoy watching Annie evolve into an amateur detective, I disliked Eve. I did find it interesting that Eve was the catalyst to investigate this case, however the reason she wanted to start to investigate made me shake my head. I also disliked that this book heavily mentions the two main character's exes. Would I read the next installment? Sure. Would I feel like I'm missing out on something if I didn't read the next installment? I wouldn't. View all my reviews

Series Thoughts | NG Life

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My thoughts on the manga series NG Life by Mizuho Kusanagi.