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The final 6 books of July - my mini wrap-up
Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write.
July has now come to an end and I have 6 more books to talk about. Grab a long, cool drink and join me.
PS Mark Haddon's book is published 29 August 2024
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The Booker Prize 2024 longlist is here!
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. One of my favourite times of the year - the Booker Prize longlist unveiling. These are the books and these are my ramblings - enjoy. * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/show/4882223.Milly_Reynolds app.thestorygraph.com/profile/lizzillia p...
We'll Prescribe You A Cat by Syou Ishida - what a super idea!
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. A lovely Japanese novel about cats and hope and it is so charming Published 5 September 2024 * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/show/4882223.Milly_Reynolds app.thestorygraph.com/profile/lizzillia paypal.me/MillyReynolds12?loc...
Can't resist a walk in the sun
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. A beautiful morning and so couldn't resist getting my hat and binoculars out and going for a wander around our local nature reserve * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/show/4882223.Milly_Reynolds app.thestorygraph.com/profile/lizzillia pa...
A book haul - my recent purchases
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. I realised that I haven't posted a book haul for ages, so here goes * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/show/4882223.Milly_Reynolds app.thestorygraph.com/profile/lizzillia paypal.me/MillyReynolds12?loc...
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa - all about finding yourself through books
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. A nice easy read about a bookshop, books and relationships * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/show/4882223.Milly_Reynolds app.thestorygraph.com/profile/lizzillia paypal.me/MillyReynolds12?loc...
Crochet update - who says cushions are easy????
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. When I started this cushion, I thought it would all be plain sailing. Shows how wrong I was. * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/show/4882223.Milly_Reynolds app.thestorygraph.com/profile/lizzillia paypal.me/MillyReynolds12?loc...
The Blanket Cats by Kiyoshi Shigematsu - can cats heal?
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. A book with seven stories about seven people who rent a cat for three days. Each has their own reason for wanting the cat and their own hopes of what the cat can do for them. Published 5 September 2024 * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/...
House of Correction by Nicci French - almost a book in two halves
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. Is Tabitha guilty? Part locked room mystery and part court room drama. Enjoyable and twisty. * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/show/4882223.Milly_Reynolds app.thestorygraph.com/profile/lizzillia paypal.me/MillyReynolds12?loc...
Dogs and Monsters by Mark Haddon - a dark collection of stories
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Hi, I'm Milly and this is my vlog which is mainly about books I buy, books I read and the e-books I write. Eight short stories, some inspired by ancient fables, all showing a dark side of human nature Published 29 August 2024 * please like and subscribe email: mikemalonemystery@gmail.com www.goodreads.com/author/show/4882223.Milly_Reynolds app.thestorygraph.com/profile/lizzillia paypal.me/Milly...
Long Island by Colm Toibin - quiet and moving
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Long Island by Colm Toibin - quiet and moving
My mid-July catch-up - some interesting books
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My mid-July catch-up - some interesting books
Found in a Bookshop by Stephanie Butland - lovely vignettes
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Found in a Bookshop by Stephanie Butland - lovely vignettes
The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi - full of warmth and tears
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The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi - full of warmth and tears
Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar - A perfect YA thriller
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Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar - A perfect YA thriller
Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa - a gentle Japanese coming of age
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Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa - a gentle Japanese coming of age
A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler - a book full of lovely everyday moments
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A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler - a book full of lovely everyday moments
Sisters of the Moon by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick - friendship and the magic of the moon
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Sisters of the Moon by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick - friendship and the magic of the moon
A crochet up-date - the cardigan is finished and I've a new project on the go
zhlédnutí 92Před 28 dny
A crochet up-date - the cardigan is finished and I've a new project on the go
Brooklyn by Colm Toibin - Eilish's story
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Brooklyn by Colm Toibin - Eilish's story
Wrapping up June - my reads for the second half of the month
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Wrapping up June - my reads for the second half of the month
Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanan - what a dark and unsettling read
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Sixteen Horses by Greg Buchanan - what a dark and unsettling read
The Liars by Katherine Fleet - sun, secrets and lies
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The Liars by Katherine Fleet - sun, secrets and lies
After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell - complex relationships and deep emotions
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After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell - complex relationships and deep emotions
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors - sisterhood and grief
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Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors - sisterhood and grief
The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki - a cosy Japanese read
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The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki - a cosy Japanese read
The Yoto Carnegie Medal - which book will win?
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The Yoto Carnegie Medal - which book will win?
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid - not quite the Lady Macbeth that you expect
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Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid - not quite the Lady Macbeth that you expect
June's middle of the month wrap-up - I've got a 5*!!!!!
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June's middle of the month wrap-up - I've got a 5*!!!!!
Hera by Jennifer Saint - vengeful or compassionate?
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Hera by Jennifer Saint - vengeful or compassionate?

Komentáře

  • @theresepazell7875
    @theresepazell7875 Před 2 hodinami

    Good haul

  • @barbarahelgaker390
    @barbarahelgaker390 Před 4 hodinami

    Long Island was also beautifully read on radio 4 , so good!

  • @katrinamuritala3207
    @katrinamuritala3207 Před 6 hodinami

    I’ve read stone yard and dnfed xx

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 5 hodinami

      You're the first person I've had comment on that one. Maybe not one to rush to get.

  • @jesssmith1352
    @jesssmith1352 Před dnem

    Hi Milly! Let Booker season begin!

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před dnem

      Looking forward to an exciting time

    • @jesssmith1352
      @jesssmith1352 Před dnem

      @@millysbookshelf2101 I have just started Enlightenment and I really like it….up to yet :-)

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před dnem

      On order from the library. But have just started listening to The Safe Keep on Audible. Half an hour in and the dynamics look as if they could be interesting

  • @Kuyjac258
    @Kuyjac258 Před dnem

    Not remotely jealous. 🫣and here I am trying to sneakily eat a bowl of porridge hiding in the bedroom without the kittens finding out.

  • @ImogenReeves
    @ImogenReeves Před 2 dny

    I wish I had some tips for you about crocheting cushions but I think you're doing amazingly

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 2 dny

      Thank you - though now I'm having to do the pattern in reverse, my head is spinning.

  • @Jonnynot1plate
    @Jonnynot1plate Před 2 dny

    Yesssssss, more cats!

  • @wendyluvsbooks6537
    @wendyluvsbooks6537 Před 2 dny

    I really enjoyed The winter cottage by Rachael Lucas …. At the moment I am reading her new book The lighthouse library and enjoying it 📖💞

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 2 dny

      I’ve not got around to reading anymore yet but I would have to go to the Flower Market as even though they can be read as standalone, I just have to read in sequence. I know I’m odd 😀

    • @wendyluvsbooks6537
      @wendyluvsbooks6537 Před 2 dny

      @@millysbookshelf2101 I normally do as well but I will read this and read them in order … I always read my cozy murder mysteries in order but I just loved the cover of the lighthouse library and couldn’t resist starting it …📖💞

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 2 dny

      Enjoy - you'll have to let me know what you think

  • @patriciamello7006
    @patriciamello7006 Před 4 dny

    I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Cold enough for Snow.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 4 dny

      With the Booker list being announced next week, I won't be getting around to this one for a while - but it is one I've been looking out for for quite a long while.

  • @NanaAmran-u9d
    @NanaAmran-u9d Před 4 dny

    Im watching your video from Malaysia.. Love the books you got there🤗

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 4 dny

      Thank you and welcome

    • @NanaAmran-u9d
      @NanaAmran-u9d Před 3 dny

      @@millysbookshelf2101 Is Cold Enough For Snow good? I might get one copy for myself

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 3 dny

      I haven't read it yet but am looking forward to it as I have heard a lot of good things about it

    • @NanaAmran-u9d
      @NanaAmran-u9d Před 3 dny

      @@millysbookshelf2101 Ouhhhh thanks, i heard the a lot of good reviews bout that book. Maybe you can share with us your review as well, im looking forward for ir..🤗

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 3 dny

      As soon as I've read it I'll pop up with a review. 😊

  • @littlejohnuk
    @littlejohnuk Před 4 dny

    I very much enjoyed this. I found it gritty yet lively. I was very impressed with the writing and the story and the way she welded the timelines together until there was a resolution. I was totally invested in Alva, Lu Fang and in some ways, Sloan. I really admired the `juddery` writing with Alva's coming of age story. I felt there was a deliberate dizziness to it compared to the rest of the chapters. Some of it was shocking yet it was signposted skillfully yet still shocking when it happened. I was raging at how they treated the servants yet didn't Alva make it up to her in a way that Zooey's father didn't. Aube Rey Lescure was describing how some expats treated Chinese (abuse).

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 4 dny

      It was excellent and parts of Alva's story were shocking and heart-breaking

  • @ashleyellison9094
    @ashleyellison9094 Před 5 dny

    Keep it up, it looks gorgeous!

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 5 dny

      Thank you - haven’t had to undo any rows for the past couple of days

  • @JCNunes-mh6bl
    @JCNunes-mh6bl Před 6 dny

    Great review! Just finished the book. Greetings!

  • @user-lv4jf4nv2w
    @user-lv4jf4nv2w Před 6 dny

    I would pick cake! Love your channel, Milly!❤

  • @theresepazell7875
    @theresepazell7875 Před 6 dny

    Sounds good.

  • @sofianovoa1058
    @sofianovoa1058 Před 6 dny

    It's so worth it to have the physical copy of it, I have underlined to many quotes! - great review :)!

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 6 dny

      Thank you - even now I cannot bring myself to underline or annotate books.

  • @peterwebb6083
    @peterwebb6083 Před 7 dny

    We all have a variety of persona’s to match any given situation. Case Study to me was a wonderful musing on existentialism and a very funny read. I enjoyed it enormously. The authors previous book “His Bloody Project” is fabulous.

  • @marianacaffaro
    @marianacaffaro Před 7 dny

    I love your reviews!

  • @Jonnynot1plate
    @Jonnynot1plate Před 7 dny

    Welp, another to pre-order. There is a Japanese manga split between it's main character writer and a cat's perspective. It is called My Roommate is a Cat.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 7 dny

      What is it about Japan and cats 🤣 I’ve not come across My Roommate is a Cat-I’ll have to google it-thank you for recommending

  • @marianacaffaro
    @marianacaffaro Před 7 dny

    I love your reviews, thank you

  • @imin2905
    @imin2905 Před 7 dny

    Utterly boring book. I ve read about 40 books in recent 2 years. This is worst rated sadly.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 7 dny

      It’s good that we all have different opinions - bookshops would be very boring if everyone in the world liked the same type of book

  • @marianacaffaro
    @marianacaffaro Před 8 dny

    I loved all 3 books of the series

  • @vedashree06
    @vedashree06 Před 9 dny

    I finished reading the book just now. But I didn’t understand the ending quite well . Could you please explain what happened at the end….

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 8 dny

      SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS I wish I could - I read the last few chapters again when I read your comment and am not sure if I have got it right. I think the nurse is the sister - perhaps. And as for Guy - I assumed he just disappeared - that he was the one who left the watch but what if ....

  • @theresepazell7875
    @theresepazell7875 Před 9 dny

    Was good book.Thaxs

  • @heretoday7x
    @heretoday7x Před 10 dny

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts, i just finished the book and was a taken aback and wanted to hear other people's take

  • @flufftronable
    @flufftronable Před 11 dny

    Another wonderful thoughtful review, its next on my list. Milly if you haven't read Tides by Sara Freeman yet I think you would enjoy it.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 10 dny

      Thank you - this is what I love about CZcams - the book recommendations that come my way. I've already googled Tides and yes, it sounds like a book I need to find.

  • @ezzy5325
    @ezzy5325 Před 12 dny

    Absolutely love Mike Gayle ❤

  • @oddsockfreya
    @oddsockfreya Před 13 dny

    9 months later but if you still haven't read the travelling cat chronicles you absolutely must! i liked the goodbye cat (partly as well because it references the former), but i LOVED the travelling cat chronicles. i agree with you about short stories not grabbing me so much, but please please read travelling cat chronicles if you havent yet!

  • @shy67436
    @shy67436 Před 13 dny

    I loved memory police its one of my favorite book .. getting this asap

  • @shy67436
    @shy67436 Před 13 dny

    Omg this sounds so good ... is this a book a long read ? What would u recommend audiobook or physical read ?

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 13 dny

      It's about 300 pages, I think. Iistened to it on Audble - 9.5 hours - and enjoyed that. Physical or audio? I think physical purely because it is always easier to flick back and check something, but I do like being able to sit back and just listen too. I've not really answered you have I? Sorry.

    • @shy67436
      @shy67436 Před 13 dny

      @@millysbookshelf2101 u answered my questions just fine . Thank you 😊

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 13 dny

      Glad I was of some use 😊

  • @youngbloods_t
    @youngbloods_t Před 14 dny

    I had no idea this book existed.. I haven't read Brooklyn even though I watched the movie, and you made it sound so good I might actually give it a try!

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 14 dny

      I know I read Brooklyn before this but I don't think you need to. I liked it.

  • @enila1212
    @enila1212 Před 14 dny

    I loooved this book.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 14 dny

      Sadly, it didn't work for me - but it would be a boring world if we all liked the same books, wouldn't it?

  • @jadakiss228
    @jadakiss228 Před 16 dny

    🥲 this book is wonderful

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 16 dny

      It is - I've loved all of her books. I need her to write another book - I've got withdrawl symptoms.

  • @theresepazell7875
    @theresepazell7875 Před 16 dny

    Enjoyed as always.Take care b safe..

  • @theresepazell7875
    @theresepazell7875 Před 17 dny

    Enjoyed Thank You.

  • @jst_elaf
    @jst_elaf Před 18 dny

    I love this book and I loved Sprout I cried a lot at the end of the book and I can't stop thinking about it

  • @jhonnatannamo4900
    @jhonnatannamo4900 Před 19 dny

    Está bien está bien está mejor😅😅

  • @barbarahelgaker390
    @barbarahelgaker390 Před 19 dny

    Sounds lovely, not released in Norway until August but I will look out for it.

  • @Jonnynot1plate
    @Jonnynot1plate Před 19 dny

    Hi, will you be reviewing The Restaurant of Lost Recipes. For a comfort show I 'd highly recommend the Japanese show titled Midnight Diner.

  • @Pebble3007
    @Pebble3007 Před 19 dny

    I too, loved this book. At first I thought it was too clever by half as Nick Bradley references a lot of things. The film Mishima: A Life in 4 Parts is pointed out. The elderly woman who is left on a mountain to die as the family cannot support her, so they take her off to die is a trope. See the film The Ballad of Narayama (1958) and it was used in a recent Japanese film, with a trans-national marriage between a Japanese man and Philippine Woman. I know someone who lives on an Island in the Seto sea. Having visited Osaka and Kobe you can see the scenes. I like his other book, The City and The Cat with the interconnecting characters and different styles. You can walk the route of the Cat's journey in the book. Once you have read it, he was interviewed on SAOS CZcams channel and answered questions from the chat. He commented on mine about Midnight Diner.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 19 dny

      I have developed a real love for Japanese - Japanese inspired literature and I've failed - I still haven't picked up The City and the Cat

  • @Jonnynot1plate
    @Jonnynot1plate Před 19 dny

    You're reading all the books that are piquing my interest and I love it. I can't wait to read Restaurant of Lost Recipes.

  • @crystalsirois9806
    @crystalsirois9806 Před 21 dnem

    Fantastic book!! I would highly recommend this to historical fiction lovers. I just started my summer vacation and WOW what a way to start it. I am planning on purchasing this book for many of my relatives at Christmas. Highly recommend!!

  • @Jonnynot1plate
    @Jonnynot1plate Před 21 dnem

    Fancy seeing you again. Randomly came across this book. I'll add it with my order of Full Moon Coffee Shop.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 21 dnem

      Hi again - I thought this was really good with it’s sprinkling of magical realism

    • @Jonnynot1plate
      @Jonnynot1plate Před 21 dnem

      @@millysbookshelf2101 sounds just what I need. Trying to write my own. Within universes but a new adventure each meeting

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 19 dny

      Good for you - good luck

  • @barbarahelgaker390
    @barbarahelgaker390 Před 22 dny

    Almost Ruth Galloway country

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 22 dny

      It is - I’ve read most of the series

    • @barbarahelgaker390
      @barbarahelgaker390 Před 22 dny

      @@millysbookshelf2101 yes I love them and am fearing the end when there are no more to read! I have Night Hawks with me on holiday and there are only 2 more!

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 19 dny

      I think I'm three behind

  • @shawkitty2524
    @shawkitty2524 Před 22 dny

    Added!

  • @Trainaptman
    @Trainaptman Před 23 dny

    Nice! Where's this?

  • @Georgeloveslego2010
    @Georgeloveslego2010 Před 23 dny

    Bliss

  • @ashikahmed-sn5sm
    @ashikahmed-sn5sm Před 23 dny

    love this book, thanks for sharing😍

  • @Enoo-Wynn
    @Enoo-Wynn Před 24 dny

    I made a hexagon cardigan (only my 2nd cardigan.) I had to solve lots of problems when making it: add width in the back, make the sleeves taper, add length when I've no more yarn and the company stopped making that colour. I finished it and it looked good enough to wear, then you know what? It stretched like a yoga afficionado! I couldn't wear it, it was about 4 sizes too big. I hope someone at the charity shop got it and it was perfect, but 😤!

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 24 dny

      Poor you. This is the fourth garment that I have tried to make and I think I’m going to stick to blankets and cushions. The first two came out huge - can’t wear them to go out but they were good fot keeping warm last winter 😂

    • @Enoo-Wynn
      @Enoo-Wynn Před 24 dny

      @millysbookshelf2101 I'm trying to make a mesh top right now. I'm hoping that it'll be nice because it's supposed to be loose and that it won't be heavy and stretch because it's mesh. I suspect I might not have chained enough for it to be as baggy as I want, but I'm going to fix that with a row of flowers in squares down each side seam.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 24 dny

      Sounds really nice - what colour? My problem is that I haven't got the experience behind me to know how to adjust when things go wrong.

    • @Enoo-Wynn
      @Enoo-Wynn Před 24 dny

      @millysbookshelf2101 It's pale pink. I don't have much experience making cardigans or jumpers, but I've made a lot of scarves and shawls which I usually give away because how many does one person need! So now I'm trying to do some tops. My advice is choose yarn you can frog, then you can try again if it's awful or gift it.

    • @millysbookshelf2101
      @millysbookshelf2101 Před 19 dny

      Good advice

  • @wellifthemediasaysit
    @wellifthemediasaysit Před 25 dny

    Canary Wharf looks amazing now!