I’m joining Kat & the Unravelers for Unraveled Wednesday!
KNITTING:
I’ve begun sleeve-swatching the Farfalle Cardigan 
. I’ve done the ribbing for both sleeves using the “new” Magpie, and have proceeded in pattern with the yarn that was my sister Sharon’s along with the new Noro Ito.
It’s taken a while to find my groove, and I think I did, until I read… (famous last words…)
“AT THE SAME TIME”
I’d actually seen those words but it just didn’t register that there was something I literally needed to do at the same time, so focused was I on other aspects of the project. And, to be honest, very preoccupied with other aspects of life.
So, while I’ve actually knit well beyond what you see above, I’ll be frogging back to about that point to get back on track with the sleeve increases. While the pattern is charted, the increases are not, so it’s taken another few days to align the written directions with the chart & repeats and I got that figured out last night. It’s good to have something else to focus on?? There’s no deadline for this sweater, so it takes whatever it takes.
READING:
I’m still reading a bit of World Travel: An Irreverent Guide (Anthony Bourdain) every night. Great bite-size chapters.
We’ve had an incredibly mild autumn… barely a frosty morning & definitely not a killing frost yet, though that will soon change.
Rusty’s maples glow on the hillside. There are huge catalpa leaves strewn all over. Zinnias are still blooming!
I am so very sad to report that my friend’s son died… and I spoke too soon last week, as he did indeed die late in the day on her birthday. It’s as devastating as you might imagine. The service is on Saturday. The sadness will last forever. Hug your people.
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That sweater is a great project for Sharon’s yarn, and I know you’ll be able to do two things “at the same time”. I’m so sorry about the death of your friend’s son and that she is now a member of the Bad Birthday Club. I hope she can come to find some peace, and thank you for the valuable reminder to hug our people.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend’s son (who I know was a friend of yours, as well). I’m holding you in my heart. XO
And I can so relate to the “at the same time” situation, as I’ve been bitten in the butt by that very phrase So. Many. Times. The sweater is going to be lovely — and such a great way to honor and remember Sharon. We just had a big frost a couple of nights ago, and now my zinnias are . . . done. But they were great while they lasted!
I am so sorry for the sadness in your life and the devastating loss for your friend.sending hugs and positive thoughts from California..
I am so very sorry for your friend’s loss and yours too. May her memories eventually bring her some comfort. Those words, At the same time . . . How often do they create havoc in our knitting. Take good care.
At The Same Time in a knitting project is diabolical. Just saying. I’m so sorry about your friend’s son, I know from seeing this happen to my mother just how devastating it is and the grief is unrelenting.
Oh, Vicki… I am so very sorry for your friend’s loss. I don’t know how one would go on from that. I will hold you and your friend in my thoughts. I hope you let her know there is this collective of knitters holding space for her in our days.
Likewise, I have hit the road block of “at the same time” more than once… I now mark that stuff up with hopes of smooth travels… but it is not always successful! Your yarns look perfect together… good luck!
Is there anything as scary to knitters as the phrase “at the same time”?!
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s son. May his memory be for a blessing.