Knitting has been reduced to fair simplicity lately. I halted on the lace shawl as I was considerably attracted by another couple of shawls (and styles) and began to wonder if I would prefer one of those. So, until I figure that out…
I finally got started on the second Endless Knot Sock a couple of nights ago. God knows why it languished so long, but I’m glad it’s under way finally and am looking forward to having the pair to wear. I do realize the picture is endlessly lame since it shows little more than a ball of yarn - but it was one of the better ones I managed to take this morning so I’m going to show it anyway :)
I am also working on something highly technical and complex :)
String!
Well, it’s actually going to be used as a come-hither cord for a monitor arm. Eh, more explanation is required…
Last Saturday, I had to rush my father to the hospital as he was vomiting seriously and very dizzy. He couldn’t even hold down a glass of water and hadn’t had any real food or sleep in 24 hours. Oy…
The consensus is now that he has a hernia through which his stomach has partially intruded into the chest cavity, twisting in the process. Surgery is going to be required and is scheduled for the beginning of next week. Now, he is in decent spirits and not in any real difficulty now that the problem is known. He is eating, however, on an entirely intravenous basis (except for the ubiquitous ice chips) and would about kill for a cup of coffee and a piece of blueberry pie.
In other words, he’s going to be in the hospital for a while. I assured him this morning we could have Christmas in his hospital room just as easily as anywhere else and he seemed fine with that though I know he’d prefer it to be otherwise.
He has a nice, big room to himself which comes with a lovely flat screen TV (equipped with a nice variety of local and cable stations) on an arm by his bed.
It’s somewhat similar to the above image. The problem is that when a doctor or nurse swings it away for access, they seldom move it back and he can’t reach it from the bed. That’s where the string comes in :) I’m going to work this thing to about 5 feet (or for however the yarn holds out - at least 4 feet, though) and incorporated a couple of knobs at one end (increase a few times, insert small ball of leftover yarn, decrease back to I-cord width, knit a couple rounds, do it again once or twice more) so he’ll have something easier to grasp than the skinny cord. The other end will go around the monitor arm. That way, he’ll be able to pull the TV back by pulling on the cord.
At least that’s the theory!
Goldie has discovered the joys of mohair…
Complicating things here chez Wolfandturtle, was the sudden (although not totally unexpected) news that Myria’s father passed away yesterday afternoon.
So we have things to deal with and it’s going to be a…strange holiday season to say the least.
In light of this, The Yarnpath and Chatters will be going on hiatus until after the first of the year. I’m having issues even thinking straight, let alone knitting anything worth blogging about. C’mon - string? And you thought the sock picture was lame :)
I will be back sometime the first full week of January.
Until then, I wish you all the warmest and best of holidays and the brightest and happiest of New Years. I treasure each and every one of you who comes here to read my paltry writings, and sincerely hope life continues to be good to you all.
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You and Myria have my deepest sympathies regarding her father’s passing. Also, the best of wishes regarding -your- father’s surgery!
May you have a safe holiday season, Robbyn. *many hugs*
Opal - Thank you sweetie - we both appreciate it. Wishing you a pleasant and pain-free holiday!
And hugs back atcha :)
You will be in my thoughts over the holidays, and I will look forward to your return. Sending lots of love and healing thoughts your way in the meantime…
Greta - We celebrate what we can and deal with the rest. Thank you for your very kind thoughts :)
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and Myria will be in my thoughts this holiday. I hope your dad will be feeling better soon. Sending you loving thoughts and wishes.
Carol
Carol - Thanks :) We’ll be fine - it’s just a matter of soldiering on. Happy holidays!
My condolences & hugs to both of you. I’m so sorry all this is happening during the holidays but really…is there ever a good time?
Maybe there could be a “better” time, eh?
Celebrate as well as you can - we’ll see you on the other side. :)
Thank you, dear Bron. No, as you have reason to know, there’s never a good time. But we’ll manage and definitely see you on the other side :)
My deepest sympathies to Myria; I could not imagine life without my dad, even though I know it’s just a matter of time.
My best wishes for your dad; may the surgery go well and may he recover quickly.
My love and hugs to both you and Myria… best wishes for this, which should be a season of happiness.
Dear, dear Ev - Thanks for your kind thoughts. I keep telling myself, “Just keep breathing!”
All good wishes to you, life kinda goes on hold when family gets sick, eh? (My dad had a stroke in July)
I found your blog through looking for an entrelac tutorial, and after trying a few others, yours was the very very best, and easiest for me to follow.
I will be blogging about it as soon as my first entrelac project is done. Thank you for taking the time to write up your directions. I am also intrigued by your mohair blanket… I’m sure our cats would love it :-}
Diana - I’m delighted you found the entrelac tutorial useful and can’t wait to see your project!
I hope your father is doing better. On hold or not, it’s still life :)
I was also inspired to try an entrelac project when I saw your felted bag in SWS. I can’t believe I was able to do it! You truly bring out the knitter in people. Thank you for taking the time to share your talent!
Greta - Yay you! Entrelac is one of my favorite knitting methods. It’s ridiculously easy - it only seems complicated when you’re reading about it. I actually find the process rather soothing and I’m so glad you enjoyed it :)
I’m sorry to hear/read of Myria’s father’s passing. You both have my sympathy.
Marcy - Thanks :)
I am so sorry for your loss, and wishing for the best for your father. He could, I suppose, ask the medical staff to move the tv back, but from what you have written about your dad… Never mind. And I have considered renting out my calico Maggie as a mohair detector—put her down in a room and within minutes she is on top of the only skeins with even a little mohair. I wish you and Myria comfort and joy this year.
Rob - Thanks for the kind thoughts :)
Maggie as mohair detector - now that’s a swwet image :)
