I’m sorry for the gap. James and Cathy have been here, for a very nice visit indeed, and tomorrow the hordes begin to gather for my borthday on Tuesday.
The uarn arrived from Syephen and Penelope. Athy and I got the fit skein wound. I found a corcular needle of the right length and gague, surprisingly easily. And today I cast on and plunged in.
I doubt if I’ll get much knitting done beyond this. Breath a nd eyesight are alike failing. But they’ll be able show him pictures of my 91st birthday and say, look, that’s somethings she was knitting for you.
I feel sure that “him” is the right pronoun, but you never know.
The pattern is Mary Lou’s “Overlap Pullover Dk”. It’s in Ravelry. It’s wonderful. The yarn is German, called WALK. Dk merino, washable. My shade is called Manhattan.
Wordle: undistinguished scores from the missing days, but at least no failures. Three today!
Wow, wishing you a happy birthday eve. Glad you can have so much family assembled for this big milestone. And new yarn in hand, a lush gift to run your fingers over.
ReplyDeleteShortness of breath might suggest time to take the emergency antibiotics for potential chest infection?
ReplyDeleteYes, took me years to learn to take the emergency antibiotics BEFORE I was unwell! Have a happy Monday looking forward to your birthday on Tuesday
DeleteHappy Birthday!! (Marilyn, Chicago)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the festivities! Have fun with the family.
ReplyDeleteLisa R-R
A very Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy all of your family being with you.
ReplyDeleteSo much family visiting! It's nice to have help winding yarn.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if a bit of extra oxygen would help with breath and eyesight. Could the doctor get you a try-it-out tank?
Have a happy birthday!
Enjoy your birthday. ππΆπ«✨
ReplyDeleteweavinfool
Happy birthday, Jean!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day with the family. You can get this sweater done!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy birthday celebration with loved ones near. Enjoy every moment. Bonnie aka Knitsiam
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday,Jean! Thank you for sharing the information about your knitting for the newest little one coming in your family. I looked the patterns up for fingering weight and DK on Ravelry and purchased them to knit for wee ones due this coming year. I already have the perfect yarn for the DK. I am looking forward to some yarn shopping for a fingering weight at my local yarn shop and following your posts as you knit your new yarn.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Jean. Wishing you good health and family love. Dawn in NL.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a birthday filled with love and celebration π«✨ππ. Annie in California
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Jane! Eyes may fail but your love for your family obviously doesn’t.
ReplyDeleteAnna from the Netherlands
Happy Birthday Jean - hope you've had a lovely day with friends and family.
ReplyDeleteKind Regards
Gail (Canada)
Adding to the Happy Birthday wishes for today, Jean. From Beth in Ontario
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jean. I hope you've had a lovely day with your family. The number of years is better if you turn it upside down! With love from Sue in Birmingham UK xx
ReplyDeleteHappiest of birthday wishes Jean, hoping for a healthy year ahead!
ReplyDeleteWith love from Jenny in Ontario, Canada.
Happy Birthday!
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