Mid-September roses from the garden!

 

 

 

Rowan handknit cotton flower corsage bag

Thank goodness for the diversion of John Lewis' London shop on Oxford street (the 10 days in May/June of surgery and recuperation). The haberdashery section was lovely and staffed by very helpful people.

This little bag was a class example, but they let me buy the leaflet pattern with the yarn. At that point I was still in an sling and had to sit down to look at things -- not too much stamina!

 

 

using leftovers ...

 

Grapevine Socks by Irie

One year and some months later, with a broken arm and surgery in-between, I've finally finished the Grapevine socks by iriewoman. Many thanks to Irie for publishing the pattern: the socks are gorgeous, warm and were fun to make! Next colorway coming up soon! (Although at this point my arm still isn't that fond of the dpns...)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knitting and Crochet Postings for Ravelry.com

I've actually been in Ravelry since June but just now have had a chance to start adding projects. Some are here below:

Irish Cables bag from Folk Bags

 

Terrific Tea Cosy from Rowan Classic Home Book 5 - WIP

 

Rowan Wool Cotton granny squares
I bought the wool at John Lewis' Oxford Street London shop when I was recuperating from arm surgery

 

Cascade 220 wool flower granny squares

 

Catching up mid September

Just got back from a quick trip to VA to visit Grandma -- sure hope all her ailments settle down and she works on her PT.

Flew United/Lufthansa and the best thing about traveling through Frankfurt was the Illy shop with, among other things, a $6 cappacucino. But when you have a 3 1/2 hour lay over after an overnight flight, it's worth buying TWO, and a lemonata and an Italian water and a piece of almond cake.

In VA I did three things: get driven around by one of my brothers and his wife, visit Grandma in the hospital, and get her things she wanted from her condo. Amazing how those things can eat up an entire week. Oh, and I drank lots of coffee and sodas. Jet lag - sigh.

Astana is starting to have cool nights now -- we brought in most of the tomatoes.

Back to PT on Monday -- arm still not at 90 degree angle yet.
I have two balls here at home to use, a pulley, 2lb weights and exercise tapes. Paris' 3 lb weights were ok to use a little but not for longer, so I have a LONG way to go.