Sunday, January 12, 2020

While Miz Kittling Knits: Dublin Murders




I'm still following doctor's orders and keeping my leg elevated as much as possible which means that I haven't got a lot of time to tell you what I've been knitting and watching lately. I'll have a more complete update on my leg this Friday if any of you are interested, but I will say this now: I'm getting more answers about what's going on, which suits me just fine!

This time around, I'm showing you two scarves that I've done. One is more sophisticated, knitted on US size 7 needles with Caron Simply Soft acrylic yarn in a color called Plum Perfect. The free pattern is called "Shadow Cable Scarf," and I found it on Ravelry. Cables fascinate me. This was a fun pattern to work, and you can bet the farm I'll be doing more with cables in the future. I love the color of this yarn because it changes hue depending on the light; it's a very rich color, and I have some purple fiends among my friends and family, so I'm sure it will be going to a good home soon.


(Feel free to enlarge this collage photo if you want to see more detail.)

The second scarf was knitted on US size 8 needles with Michael's Soft & Shiny Yarn by Loops & Threads in a color called "Party." (Acrylic yarn, by the way.) I used a slip stitch pattern that's an old favorite of mine from a book I purchased years ago. I absolutely LOVE this yarn. The explosion of colors makes me smile. I also put some narrow ribbons in amongst the yarn for the fringe. The shiny ribbons go along perfectly with this yarn that has such a wonderful sheen.


Now for what I was watching while I was knitting. I decided to give Starz' Dublin Murders a try, and I have to admit that I went into it with reservations. One of the books this series was based on was Tana French's In the Woods.

Have you ever read a book that everyone else raved about but you just plain didn't like? Well, In the Woods ranks right up there with Gone Girl for getting that reaction from me. I disliked In the Woods enough where I haven't read another one of French's books.

At first, this television series started out all right. It held my interest. I enjoyed the Irish accents and the filming locations. But after a while, Dublin Murders started to get me down. Way down. The characters were only a bit more confused than I was, no one ever seemed to smile, the sun never shone... DE-PRESS-ING. The only reason why I stuck with it to the end was that I was stubborn and insisted on knowing how everything turned out. I was not impressed.

But always look on the bright side-- At least I had something fun and entertaining to occupy the other half of my brain, eh?

14 comments:

  1. Too bad about the Dublin Murder Squad TV. I liked Tana French's books, not all equally, but well enough to like her writing. I'm trying to get up the courage to read "The Wych Elm," a stand-alone which some people don't like.
    But I love the knitted scarves, especially the Party yarn, which is acrylic. I'm allergic to wool. But it really pops. It will look good on anyone as it's so bright and cheerful.
    I wonder if I should try knitting. Maybe not, as my pants need some sewing and it takes me months to get to it.

    Hope you get some good news about your leg. I was just thinking about how you'll read while standing in your pool in the hot weather. Why was I thinking of that? It dawned on me as I looked at some photos of birds as you always post such great bird pictures, with bird baths, water fall, parents getting fruit for the babies. (I do pay attention.)

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    1. I know you pay attention, but I don't stand in the pool. I have a seat, so I'm nice and comfy while I'm in there. I would imagine that if the skin infection goes away and stays away, I'll get the all-clear to get in the pool. That's what I'm aiming for anyway.

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  2. I gave up on Dublin Murders for exactly the same reason, too depressing.
    Your scarves are gorgeous..especially that purple one.

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    1. I'm glad I'm not the only one who found it depressing-- and thanks for the compliments on the scarves!

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  3. I hope that you get the all-clear to get in the pool. Good to know you have a seat in the pool. i have one in the shower, hadn't thought of one in the pool.

    Good luck on the health front.

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    1. I've got a seat in the shower, too. The one in the pool was built in and has a jacuzzi-type jet that can give me a back massage when I have it turned on.

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  4. Sorry to hear Dublin Murders didn't really end up doing it for you, Cathy. I've had experiences like that, too, where everyone else loved something...and I didn't. Those scarves are gorgeous, though! Here's hoping you're cleared for pool time soon!

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    1. I'm keeping my fingers crossed (and my leg raised)!

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  5. Love the scarves--both of them. I do like Tana French's books in the Dublin Murder series, but I'm not really interested in seeing the televised version. Doesn't sound like it is being well received!

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    1. I didn't pay much attention to reviews. I'll have to check them out sometime.

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  6. I absolutely adore that deep purple scarf. It's *gorgeous*. I used to knit a lot, aran sweaters and such, and now I don't at all but that pattern makes me want to take it up again.

    I have The Dublin Murders recorded. I did like the book but not enough to carry on with them. Thought I'd give the series a try but not enthused if it's that depressing.

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    1. There's something that's just so classy about that purple scarf. I'm glad you like it. And Dublin Murders is that depressing, so don't even think about watching it if you're not in the mood!

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  7. As the saying goes, "you watched Dublin Murder Squad so I don't have to." Sorry it's depression.
    I like the books.
    But I'm glad to hear about that seat in the pool and the jacuzzi-type jet. Now that sounds even more enticing and sounds like a good place to spend hours reading.

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    1. It is, but I don't run the jet very often. It's quite loud and scares off the birds.

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