I had a super fun & very active Saturday afternoon with Davy. I think he enjoyed our one-on-one time!
We were in & out of the house, up & down the stairs & paths & sidewalk, he was zooming around on trikes & scooters, and I even threw him in the tub.
Sunday was Ali’s birthday and I went out there with a cake and a Happy Birthday balloon. I ended up babysitting while she & Rod went out for a drink.
The weather was crappy, so we spent most of our time indoors. I listened to Ginny read and was inexplicably thrilled to sign off on her homework sheet! And we all had a lot of fun playing “the tickle game” — a catch-me-if-you-can type of thing with lots of laughing and, well, that’s one way to keep a grandma limber (-ish).
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I’m joining Kat & the Unravelers today for Unraveled Wednesday!
KNITTING:
It’s been a process to come up with a design for the last square of Mack’s blanket! Kay suggested a log cabin design and I’ve always been a big fan of that…
I downloaded patterns, bought the book, made some charts… and more charts… and more charts. I started with some knitters’ graph paper & a pencil, and did a lot of cutting & pasting.
Eventually, I needed something MORE… and found an amazing downloadable Knitting Graph Paper and Design Worksheet on the website of a yarn dyer that doesn’t seem to be producing anymore.
The design is very abstract — until you get to that big M (hard to miss) — and I worried that it was too abstract, but Rusty was able to make out WITH ❤ LOVE | AUNT VIC | MACK | 2023, so that was encouraging. I like that it’s not in-your-face… we’ll just have to see how it all actually turns out!
We leave for Mexico early Friday morning and I am 99% sure I’ll be finding space for this project in my suitcase. heh.
READING:
I am having a glitch with my latest audiobook, Forty Acres Deep by Michael Perry, so I’m waiting for that to be resolved, but I’m making progress with What We Wish Were True by Tallu Schuyler Quinn… and will toss that in my suitcase, too. I didn’t read much the last time we were there, but you never know and it’s just wrong to travel without a book!
Hope you’re having some good knitting & reading this week!
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I love what you’ve come up with for the final square! I think it’ll be perfect — not too in-your-face and subtle enough that it will look like an abstract design at a glance.
Perfect!!! Love your design for the final square and it will truly complete the blanket. Mack will be amazed and so happy. Safe travels to you and Rusty – hope all goes well and that the weather is perfect and the food and drinks amazing. Enjoy!!
I love the design for your last square. It’s wonderful!! I’m sure Mack will treasure this blanket.
It always looks like a fun time with those sweet kids! I think that typographic knitting might have been developed for you, and just at the right time for the final square. That truly is an epic blanket. I hope you have safe and smooth travels to and from Mexico, with no hanging mishaps and lots of fun. I just borrowed What We Wish Were True from the library and thank you for the recommendation.
All.Of.This! Omgosh, Vicki… what a brilliant ending to this overflowing with love project! Talk about perfect timing on the typographic knitting!!!
“I ended up babysitting.” Those are Grandmother words if I’ve ever heard some!
that last square looks like it’s gonna be perfect. and wow, look at DAVEY!!! (also love “ending up babysitting” … aren’t we the lucky ones!)
The last square may be the best. Look at those happy children with their grandmother. Such fun. I’m glad you are close enough to enjoy them.
So much fun in one weekend, Vicki! Those kiddos! What a treat they are. XO And I love what you’re planning with the last square of Mack’s blanket. I think the way the message will be subtle is brilliant! Mack will know it’s there; you’ll know it’s there. And that’s really all you need! (Perfection.)