I'm not going to put a lot of delait into each item of this post. Just wanted to get a few things out there since it's been a couple months since I last posted.
I'll start with the crafting content first.
I finished Yume. I'm OK with how it turned out. It has a bit too much fabric in the underarm area. Sizing it was a bit of an issue. I did do a gauge swatch and chose a size. As I knit the yoke, it just seemed too large, so I ripped it out and went down a size. After I split for the sleeves, I had a feeling it was still too big, but I just kept going. In hindsight, I should have listened to that voice and ripped out a little.
This is lovely pattern and I may make it again. I'll just have to try it on as I go.
Below is an old photo of Astri, but I'm slowly making progress on it. There are just a million ends to deal with.
I made a lion for my grandson using a Toft kit. The main was a bit of a challenge to get it to look right, but in the end I think he's a rather handsome lion.
I cast on Nila by Natashja Hornby. I'm using Purl Soho Linen Quill in Lilac. It is a challenging knit, definitely not something for TV viewing. As a result my progress is slow. But I'm sure I'll love the end result. Hoping to have this done by the beginning of September to take on a cruise Ed and I have planned for our anniversary.
I have also been dyeing some yarn using the tincture dyes I learned about from my LYS. Someday these will go into a blanket.
I also bought myself an e-spinner. As I'll explain below, I wanted a spinning wheel that is more portable and doesn't require pedaling. I'm still practicing with it. I purchased this from the Woolery and they sent along a large bag of roving to use for practice. Once I feel I have the hang of it, I'll try on of the braids I have in my stash.
Now the life updates.
My husband's birthday is at the end of May. None of the kids were able to join us, so I made him a steak dinner and a strawberry pie. The kids were all in town the following weekend, so we celebrated then with smoked ribs and red velvet cake.
In June I took my brother, grandson, and daugther on a train ride. The boys loved it. I don't think my grandson actually realized he was riding on a train. But he did get excited when he saw the engines and cars.
On Father's Day we went with our daughter, son-in-law, and grandson to Seneca Lake to take their new (used) pontoon boat out for a ride. It was fun to be out on the water. Jameson loved being captain.
In the final bit of life news, I had surgery on my right foot on June 25 to remove a calcification on the back of my heel. I'm going to be in a splint/cast for a month and then a walking boot for another month. Use of my right foot is very limited. No driving. Totally non-weightbearing right now. Since my Lendrum spinning wheel is a single tredle wheel, I can't easily use it, which is why I bought the e-spinner.
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Well, that's about it for today. Take care.
