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April 07, 2005
Happy Happy Birthday PLUS
First I must thank all the people who kindly wrote notes, either in the comments section or via email, regarding my father. He is back home and we are hopeful that all will be well. For those who do not know he was rushed to the hospital last fall with a brain tumor. He went through surgery and chemotherapy/radiation therapy and it didn't go away so another surgery. Realistically my dad won't be around this upcoming holiday season but I sincerely hope that he will be and I am doing my best to spend as much time as possible with him now just in case. Every day is a blessing.
Enough depressing stuff: Happy Birthday Debbie! I know its Debbie's birthday because we share a birthday and since she doesn't have a blog or announce such things on the lists we both belong to send her well wishes here :^>
On the knitterly front I have been busy doing work stuff and taking pictures prior to sending stuff away. Other than the surprisingly pretty 9 Scarf-Vest already blogged about ad nauseum we knit 2 things for Classic Elite yarns:
If you look real carefully you can see the slight jog that happens when you mattress stitch a striped thingie on the man's sweater. I like to crochet together the seams on striped thingies but it does result in a slightly bulkier seam and my gauge was just a smidge tighter than called for. Not enough to correct by going up a needle size.... maybe 1/8th or so of a stich more per 4". The scarf on the other hand was a bit looser than called for. Again not enough to correct via needle size and I decided a nice generous scarf was better than a mean little scarf. They didn't complain and I pointed it out so feh.
I also finished the projects for Alchemy Yarns:
You guys can keep your Buckets O'Chic I am planning on knitting myself tons of Mare's magical hats. Actually they are calling them Oregon Coast Hats or something if you are gonna take my advice and knit this dreamy creation. Muy fun. Muy luxe. Muy muy.
Ah I have been doing serious retail therapy. Bought myself some CP Chenille to make the flower washcloths that took the blogging community by storm ummm last year was it? And some Anne sock yarn which I will show you later. I also just purchased a complete set of Aeros, or at least up through a size 9, as a birthday gift from my husband to me. The fact that I have been mentioning the need for new needles and he handed me a cash gorged card last night with specific instructions to purchase them already makes it a gift right? Even tho I ordered them myself? I vote it a fabulous gift that cannot be topped. I hope Debbie's man is treating her to some fibery goodness as well. And you alls as well. A great fibery day and knitterly evening for all!
Posted by Elka at April 7, 2005 10:39 AM
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Happy Birthday!!! I'm glad to hear that your dad's doing well. The CE stuff looks great. Did you carry the yarns up the side of the sweater or cut each time?
Posted by: Lauren at April 7, 2005 12:26 PM
Happy birthday babes. I am switching almost all my stuff to Aero. This doesn't mean that I will give the other ones to morgan though. I told her that now that she is 18 she needs to get her own stash.
Miss you.
Posted by: Lizzy at April 7, 2005 04:40 PM
Happy Birthday, Elka! So glad to see you back and blogging. You've been dang productive and it all looks good! Treat yourself right today. :-)
Posted by: sam at April 7, 2005 06:28 PM
you make me feel like a knitting star xo love to you and your dad
Posted by: mare at April 8, 2005 07:45 AM
Thanks and Happy Birthday to you too! I'm glad you're back - wish things were better for your dad. Talk you you soon.
Posted by: Debbie/St. Louis at April 8, 2005 08:08 AM
So glad to see you're posting again - I've really missed reading about your daily goings on. Hope all remains well with your Dad for as long as possible. And... Happy Birthday! I wish I'd known so I could send you a goodie! You have to tell us these things in advance now - or how can we prepare. Must mark my calendar for next year.
Posted by: Jessica at April 8, 2005 08:33 AM
Happiest of Birthdays to you my dear! I can't believe the last year has gone so quickly. I am glad to hear your dad has made it through another stage of this, I will be keeping you and yours in my thoughts. Glad you are back in the blogging world.
Posted by: marti at April 8, 2005 11:03 AM
Happy birthday! Enjoy it with much knitting on your new needles.
I'm sooo glad to hear from you. I was literally just stopping by to pick up your email addy and send you a note asking how things are...Hope your dad stays with you for a long time.
Posted by: Anmiryam at April 8, 2005 11:11 AM
Happy Birthday! Even though I am a bit late with best wishes.
I enjoyed cruising your blog. I love your work and I did want to wish your Dad well too.
Happy Knitting
Posted by: junieann at April 9, 2005 12:06 PM