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Entry: The Grass Might Be Greener... Wednesday, April 06, 2005

...but the flowers sure are pretty!

Thanks to those of you who left a comment to my last post.
I'm terrible about responding directly via email - but that doesn't mean that I don't value every thought, word or prayer. Thank you.

Dusty was admitted into detox about an hour ago. It looks like there should be an opening at a local residential treatment center when he's released at the end of this week. I'm praying for that - no gap between detox and treatment.

New Project!!
I came across the Summer Fern Top

whilst clicking around One Fine Yarn's website.

I was looking for something to knit with Rowan's Handknit DK Cotton. So, why did I end up ordering Elann's Endless Summer Collection Sonata?

Yarn for Fern Top:
Rowan Handknit Cotton DK = $70+ before S/H
Endless Summer Collection Sonata = $25.74 before S/H

I'm a Rowanette wannabe on an Elannette budget.

When I ordered a week or so ago, they had white in stock. I bought white.

From the Summer Fern Top page/One Fine Yarn:
Sleeveless shell is a delight in cool cotton. The feminine look of the staggered fern lace pattern will make this a favorite choice for your summer evenings.

Pattern is designed by Velma Nickerson and published in Inknitters magazine summer 2004.

I cast on the Fern top last night - which BTW is knit in the round (size L/270 stitches) and got 4 of 6 seed stitch /edge rows knit before I fell alseep in the chair- needles in hand. I'll post a picture when there's something worth showing.

Lacy Sweater
All but one sleeve sewn together.

Speaking of the Lacy Sweater -
"Kara Faith" nickname "Frankie" - my great niece - was born Friday March 25th.
7 pounds something. She was the featured guest at my family Easter Sunday get-together.
At that time, 2 days old.
So sweet.

Pictures of baby and sweater next week.

7 comments


	Gaane September 17, 2005 04:05 PM PDT Nice blog!


	Donna April 15, 2005 11:37 AM PDT It seems lame to comment about the top with everything else that's going on, but I wanted to thank you for pointing it out - that's the first tank-y top I've seen in a while that I can stand. So, thanks!


	Nik April 14, 2005 12:22 PM PDT your sister looks good in that sweater. And you've done a good job on it. I said a little prayer for you. Nik


	Lisa, Mike, Jack, Della April 8, 2005 10:04 PM PDT hang in there Ms. T; you are a strong generous loving woman. Don't forget to be gentle to yourself during this time. I'm chanting for you and for your boy. xoxox


	Laura April 8, 2005 09:12 PM PDT I am a total Rowanette wannabe too! However, I'm thinking that my high fashion dreams might be possible. Here's my secret-- look on eBay for large lots of Rowan yarn, in the 10 skein bags that are bought wholesale. It's cheaper to buy from English sellers, and many of them throw in shipping for free if you look around. You'll probably get enough for two swetters, so what I'm trying to do is plan in advance, having two patterns I wouldn't mind using the same yarn for. But hey.... I so would not mind having two light sweaters knit in the same shade of Calmer! <3!


	Rachael April 8, 2005 02:11 AM PDT New baby! Hooray. Can't wait to see her.... :)


	Margene April 6, 2005 03:39 PM PDT That top is gorgeous. You're just a smart shopper. Think how many more sweaters you could get out of $70. Love the flowers.

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