My current work in progress:

1. Bigger on the inside designed by Kate Atherley, knit from Madelinetosh tosh sock in the Cobalt colorway, on U.S. size 3 (3.25mm) needles.
2. Myriad stealth projects.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Or, in this case, 28,979 words.

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Excuse me, I need to lie down.

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Comments

  1. Anne says:

    Congratulations! When will it be available? What’s it called? What’s in it? I’m so excited!

  2. Shirley, in PA says:

    I like the second photo better. Lucy looks quite kissable.

  3. constant reader says:

    Another book?!

  4. Cool!! Now theres another book I need to put on my wishlist. So….When is it coming out and what is the name? Awwwww, isnt Ms Lucy so sweet looking, my kittys, esp the boys, Send her a great big Kiss!

  5. Leslie says:

    I knew it! Another book – yippee!

    Please tell Lucy we know she’s simply exhausted by the effort and thank her in advance for another good read :)

  6. Patricia says:

    You did it!

    yes- lie down, rest up.

  7. MaryO says:

    HOT DOG! CAN’T WAIT!

    Luv to that ever darling kitty (and Wendy of course)! :-)

  8. Sock Knitter says:

    ANOTHER BOOK???

  9. Lisa says:

    Is that another book? Or is it part of the work-related world? In either case, there at least appears to be an upside. A draft is done! So congrats.

  10. jules says:

    Did you write another book?! Are there socks in it? I am so excited! Whether there are socks in it or not, this is very exciting. :) Love to Lucy!

  11. Ann Rose says:

    Looks like Miss Lucy has been busy, too, helping keep her mama motivated through all 28,979 words of whateveritis. A well-deserved nap is most certainly in order!

  12. SockPixie says:

    A new book! How exciting!

    Caroline, the SockPixie

  13. Roseann says:

    Sweeeet!!! Please indulge us with all the literary details you can share. I hope you, Ian & Lucy have a wonderful celebration very soon.

  14. Suzie says:

    Whenwhenwhenwhenwhenwhenwhenwhenwhen etc……..

    YAY!!!!

    You so cool–congrats!

  15. Emily says:

    A new book? Exciting!!

  16. Rachael says:

    Woooot!

  17. Jana says:

    Oooh a new book. Is it Wendy Still Knits or something entirely different like maybe a romance novel? I can see a woman clutching her knitting in one hand and a shirtless man in the other “Torn between two Loves” ha. Good luck with whatever it is.

  18. Karen says:

    :-) A new book – can’t wait to read it – I just finished your first one and loved it :-)

  19. Keeping my fingers crossed that it’s another knitting book!

  20. L-B says:

    Close-up of the pen, please!

  21. Alice in RIchmond says:

    OMG

  22. Sherry says:

    I swear just yesterday I was thinking “I wonder what Wendy’s secretly working on? I wonder if it’s another book.” I guess I was right.

    I have a friend’s daughter spending the nite & earlier today I showed her Lucy’s mug. Then I had to show her your 1st book. She asked: “what’s it about?” I said knitting … of course all of your books would be knitting related, right?

  23. turtlegirl76 says:

    Yay! Will you come to Charlotte for the book tour? It’s not that far from DC. 7 hours. I’ll come get you! A turtle chauffeur. What do you think?

  24. WOOHOO!! So proud of you! Now go celebrate. :-)

  25. Karen says:

    Another book? Can it be true? I hope so!

  26. Ria says:

    That’s a lot of words!

    I second all the rest of these comments. Get some rest. You’ve certainly earned it!

  27. Sharon says:

    You’re done already?!?

  28. Babs says:

    Yipppppeeeee!……..can’t wait……maybe you will come to the West coast this time!!

  29. Annika says:

    Hooray! Congratulations!

  30. Astabeth says:

    The suspense!

    …and why does L-B want a close up of the pen?

    Mysteries, mysteries…

  31. Dorothy says:

    Are those the unbloggable words?

  32. Mags says:

    Have you written another book, Ms. Crafty McCrafsters? Or are you ghost-writing for Miss Lucy? “Catnip Mice I Have Known and Loved: a Rag Doll Tells All”
    “Trust No-One: How to Stay out of *The Box,* and Out of the Vet’s Office”

  33. Jill says:

    Chief says- YEA! Bert says- YIPEE! Jill says- Goodie, goodie! Something new to read!

  34. Ronni says:

    Oooh how interesting! I can’t wait to see what it is.

  35. Wanda says:

    I’m assuming another book?

  36. Theresa in Italy says:

    I knew it, I knew it, I knew it! Another book! Can’t wait. Congratulations! Now go get some rest and/or celebrate!

    (And if you’re thinking of extending the book tour to Italy, just say the word…)

  37. Teyani says:

    bravo! I suspect that all those words = one new book.
    You must be so very proud, it’s a huge accomplishment

  38. Meribeth says:

    Awwwesoooome! You really are. Anyone who can write a book is a hero in my eyes…and now another? How do you do it… Honestly Wendy, you rock! When’s it come out?? And a big fat, chocolate covered Congratulations to you!

  39. Jen says:

    Please tell me it’s a sock knitting book!?

    Congratulations on being done! You should treat yourself to some sock yarn!

  40. Liz in IN says:

    Wow! How wonderful!

    This certainly solves the “mystery” of the tired Wendy. Looks like Lucy wore herself out, too. Helping.

    Many, MANY congratulations!

  41. Lola LB says:

    Please don’t tell me it’s another book . . .

    Congratulations!

  42. Beth P. says:

    Oh I so hope those are knitting words not U.S. Gov’t. words!!!

  43. Gail says:

    Done? Congratulations!

    Saturday I went to a cat show and saw fewer cats than I expected. However, I did see dozens of Ragdoll kitties, none of which were as beautiful as Lucy.

  44. WendyT says:

    No way – - – another book! I absolutely loved your first one!!!! When do you think it will be available? I cannot wait!

    Oh, and smooches to Lucy. That face!

    WendyT

  45. susie Hewer says:

    I know what it is: “toe-up socks for people with normal feet and no high arches or chunky ankles”!!! Tee hee.

  46. Katherine says:

    I love the way Lucy sleeps with her head upside down! I can’t wait for the 28,979 words to be available.

  47. Michele In Maine says:

    Can’t wait to read every word – hopefully the topic is socks and mittens! And maybe some kitty pics!

  48. Sachi says:

    Woo hoo! Way to go!

    Also, I want to grab that little Lucy head and kiss that nose a whole bunch.

  49. Kimber says:

    Is that perhaps a new book? I hope soooo!!!

    Wee go take a nap with the kitty and celebrate!

  50. Ann in CT says:

    Ditto!

  51. Mellanie says:

    I hope that means what I think it means! If I asked Lucy, would she tell me?

  52. Kristi ~ Ohio says:

    A new book??? Congratulations! Can’t wait for the details. I absolutely loved your first book. :)

  53. MamaLana says:

    AHA!! I can’t wait! Smooches to Lucy! And to you!

  54. Laura says:

    Woohoo! Wendy. You go, girl. Glad to hear you got that manuscript done. Definitely looking forward to the day that you can share some details. :-)

  55. Mandella says:

    Please tell us that’s another book? I sound like a total toadie, but the first one is one of my favourites.

  56. Beth P. says:

    I had to leave a second comment today.

    I was just checking out the new stuff over at The Loopy Ewe and saw your new namesake sock yarn!! Very cool!!! (L-B’s is lovely too!)

  57. Sue says:

    Wow are you good at keeping secrets!
    Can hardly wait, your last book is one of the best, a great read and full of useful info and patterns.

  58. Liz says:

    Hurray for another book! Can’t wait to hear all about it!