Friday, October 10, 2008

Some progress made…

The first shot of this chemo treatment has gone well - better than I would have hoped, actually :) I have retained my sense of taste (always one of the first things to disappear immediately after treatment) and haven’t been uncomfortable, sick or even nauseous.  In fact, it had the odd effect of making me feel very, slightly drunk for a couple of days - complete with the slight reduction of physical sensation, the tendency towards relaxation and mild mood elevation and a mild feeling of having zoned out.  Aside of the fact that I don’t trust myself to drive like this, it could be a lot worse.  I thank each and all of you for your good thoughts and prayers - I appreciate them very much :)

I completed the mid-section of the stole yesterday afternoon.  The colors are somewhat more riotous than the picture seems to want to indicate, but I am loving their richness and depth.  I have never seen anything like the Manos del Uruguay for saturation and depth of color and while I don’t care for think-n-thin yarn as a rule, I would work with this any time, just to have those incredible hues flowing through my fingers :)





Here, I’ve picked up the cast-on end and worked another series of beginning triangles.  Now to decide what color to go with next :) This section will be mirrored on the other end of the stole.

I did turn the heel on the sock…

...but was having some difficulty doing the gusset decreases and had to put the sock away after only a few rounds.  It isn’t uncommon for my dexterity to slip a couple of notches when I’m having chemotherapy but I’m hoping this is a temporary situation.  Even if it isn’t, I can still work a few rounds a day - it will get done slowly, but it will get done!

My Knitpicks order still hasn’t arrived and I’m getting a bit nervous.  I know their shipping (especially their free shipping) can take a bit of time and I’m trying to be patient.  Well, I was trying yo be patient.  Now I’m just trying to behave myself despite the fact that patience has fled!  Heheh… I want my yarn and needles!!!

Chatters is on for Saturday evening.  Drop by if you’ve a mind to - it’s always such a pleasant time :)

And in any case, have a wonderful weekend :)

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1. Glad your first round of chemo has gone ok and you’re not feeling too bad. Your work is beautiful. I love the rich autumnal colours of the Manos project.

   Posted by Wilde Thyme Knits  on  10/10  at  11:59 AM
   Location : Seattle



2. Wild Thyme - Thanks :) I can’t take credit for the colors - they’re what I had.  But i sure do like the way they’re coming together.

   Posted by Robbyn  on  10/10  at  12:45 PM
   Location : Dyeing in the kitchen with Dinah...



3. Glad things are going well so far with this new chemo.  And yeah, Manos colors are amazingly rich.  I saw their silk blend for the first time this weekend—I’m in luuuuuv!

   Posted by Rob  on  10/13  at  07:07 AM
   Location : at work in rainy (!) San Antonio



4. Rob - Silk blend?  OMG - I can just imagine what that looks like!  Pant...drool… I wouldn’t trust myself to get anywhere near it :)

   Posted by Robbyn  on  10/13  at  09:31 AM
   Location : Dyeing in the kitchen with Dinah...

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