Okay, I’m back. At least I think I’m back :)
I have been knitting and crocheting as my stupid hands have allowed and I’ll catch you all up on that later. For today, I wanted to share the kindness a couple of folks have sent my way.
First, this beautiful stuff!
This is Gedifra Sportivo self-striping wool that dear Ev over at Strings and Things sent me after a discussion about the Ultimate Crocheted Socks. This is even the yarn recommended for the pattern and that has got to be a first for me :)
I did start the sock, as you can see in the far right of the photo, but I made a silly counting error that will have to be frogged. My eyes are still watering enough to make this problematic as well as I have to take my glasses off and hold the work up to my nose to get anything done. So this project will have to wait for a bit yet - though I eagerly look forward to my first pair of crocheted socks! Thank you Ev, for your kindness and generosity.
Then there was this, from the inimitable Bron over at Bron’s Blog: Knitting Without a Net.
We have fairly similar tastes in some areas so I can’t wait to dive into the two new (to me) Robin Hobb books and all the others as well. The funny thing is that Neil Gaiman’s American Gods was included in this largesse. I have already read it twice (loved it) and it’s cued up for another perusal in the not too distant future. It was the first Gaiman I ever read and I have read, helplessly and compulsively, everything else of Gaiman’s I could get my hands on. Good call Bron :)
But there were also these:
I just love them - they are so bright and cheerful, so vivid and summery! Believe me, they will be put to instant and good use. Thank you so much Bron for your thoughtfulness; I can’t begin to tell you how much it’s appreciated.
And thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. The news is pretty good, all things considered - good enough, in fact, that I get the next two months chemotherapy free! If all goes well, that might even extend to the next
On Wednesday, the tale of an amazing find :)
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Sounds like great news on the chemo front! I’m keeping my fingers crossed and good thoughts are streaming your way.
Enjoy your gifts… lovely dishcloths!
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you too. What lovely and colorful gifts!
Ev - I know you’ve got your plate full with the new job and all - I really hope that’s working out the way you want :) And keep up the spinning!
Joan - Thanks for the good thoughts, but I’m glad just to hear from you! I hope things are going well for you too :)
What lovely cheerful stuff—an entry from you, (beautiful) yarn, books and bright goodies! I am running over to check out Gaiman right now.
how i’ve missed meanderings along the yarnpath!
great gifts- you have hours of entertainment for hot toasty days and colorful pretties to look at-
i remain somewhat ambiguous about crocheted socks- i have made some, and their recipients have worn and liked them- they certainly go from start to finish a lot faster than knitted ones (this probably just speaks volumes about the lack of speed my knitting goes at frequently) but i still always think ‘knit’ when i think of socks- i think it might have to do with not finding the perfect crochet pattern yet so i am going to try some more, but i will certainly be looking forward to seeing how yours progress-
shawl pics soon maybe?? dye progress??? i know… nag, nag, nag!
stay happy- so good to see you back in writing form again-
Rob - I don’t even know how to describe <u>American Gods</u> except to say that’s it’s dense and chewy, part mythology, part philoshopy, part mystery and wholly unique in my experience.
Barb -
There will be pictures of the border experiments later this week and of the borderdye experiments next week.
Actually I think the crocheted socks are going to work out nicely though I expect I’ll feel as you do - that a proper sock should be knitted :)
I’m glad you’re back and glad to hear the good news on the chemo front!
Welcome back. You’ve been missed.
Opal, Charlotte - I can’t tell you good it feels to actually feel like blogging again. I’ve missed you guys too :)
missed you, as Charlotte said…
missed wandering down the yarnpath, as Barb said
fingers crossed, as Joan said
big hugs from across the ocean 00000
Nat - Thanks for your good thoughts sweetie :) I could feel them all the way from New England!
I am glad you are doing so well with your chemo that you get a break. I hope that you get the longer break as well. It is nice to see posts from you again.
Wendy - Thanks very much :)
Welcome back Robbyn!
I love the Yarnpath.
I’m relieved with hearing good news. Please BE HAPPY…
Koko - Thank you for your kind good wishes!
