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Return from unplanned hiatus

Posted on by Laura Kate

Dear friends,

While I have been silent for over two months, I have not been idle. So much has taken place in my real life that I found it hard to keep up on my blog. You will detect from my opening photograph that Knitting is the one fibery activity that I kept going in the interim. And there is one Finished Object and one Nearly Finished Object.

Having given away my fingerless mitts last spring, I used stash yarn to make a replacement. The pattern is Croft Mitts, designed by Kirsten Kapur. It appears that I downloaded the pattern from Interweave, although I can’t remember when. Three yarns are used – all from Knitpicks. The pale and dark blues are Gloss in fingering weight – a lovely wool and silk blend. The variegated pink is Hawthorn fingering.

I’ve already posted about Kate Davies Paperdolls project. It is nearly finished.

All that remains is to pick up and knit an I-cord strip along the lower edge. Once I have blocked it, I’ll get another photo to post. Purple is the Ultra Alpaca. The pink is Swish in worsted weight.

And there is an extra fancy project on my needles. I’ll do a more complete post of it later. It is a second version of a project I knit about three years ago.

Now, some photos and words about three events that have filled my life in the last two months.

A trip with friends Fritz and Melissa to the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica in early September. A few highlights:

View from our villa
Fiery-billed Aracari
Walking through the Corcavada Rain Forest
Breakfast overlooking the Gulfo Dulci

    Very soon after our return, my sweet mother passed away soon after suffering a fall in her room. We traveled to Ohio for the funeral in early October. I took no photographs at that event. Here are some photos from happier days

    Goodbye, Mom. You will long be well remembered by hundreds of people whose lives you touched.

    In late October, a landscaper reshaped the steep side yard of our new house.

    Before:

    After:

    Bill and I have also been active around our new home town, attending events and making friends. We love it here.

    If you are still reading, thanks. I’d love to hear what you are working on these days. I invite you to leave a comment below, or drop a line to my email.

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    One of six children, I was raised by a busy mom, who instilled in me a love of fabric. Though I learned to sew and knit at a young age, it was the arrival of my first grandchild that pushed me into action. A long-time knitter, I am now ready to explore all things fiber.

    22 thoughts on “Return from unplanned hiatus”

    3. Always a cornucopia of emotions in responding to your post. Happy you are back; your trip looks enchanting; like the relandscaping, and a broken heart about your mother. Sending you love and strength to continue your knitting (and life) journey!

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    4. Good to hear that you can find comfort in your mum’s wedding ring. A sad time, but we do have knitting to at least keep our hands busy. Your projects are looking beautiful.

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    6. I am so glad to see you back here but I am so very sorry to read about the loss of your mother. May her memories fill the empty space she leaves. I will be thinking about you as you move through the pain of grief. What a delightful place to visit with friends! I am hopeful that you will be painting some images from your trip there! (and lovely knitting as always!)

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    8. It is always hard to lose a parent or anyone you love. Your good memories help. As to your other activities, yes, you have been busy! Good to see all your projects and changes are going well. And good to see you back!

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    11. My goodness – you have had such an active few months! I am so sorry for the loss of your mother! It looks like you had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica and saw some beautiful sights. I’m sure we will see paintings inspired by your photos 🙂 Your mitts and Paper Doll sweater are both lovely!

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