Throughout the month of March, I am participating in the annual Slice of Life Story Challenge, an event hosted by the team at Two Writing Teachers. Every day in March, I will share a story and comment on the stories of other participants. Please join us in writing, sharing, reading, and commenting!
"I want to go to the knitting store and the sneaker story," I announced to Cecily this morning. "Want to come?"
The sneaker store was an easy sell for her, but I wasn't sure if she'd want to come along given the additional stop to pick out a button and some wool.
"You're up for an outing?" she said.
I laughed. "I am. It's a short one."
She came along, and she even drove which was an added bonus for me. Each day, I'm better following knee surgery, but I'd take a driver!
Last year at about this time, I bought this same green wool. I made a beautiful tunic out of it, and my lovely neighbor was putting it together for me. Except my lovely neighbor washed it, and it was non-washable, and I ended up giving it to a lucky little eight year-old. The truth is, I enjoyed making the sweater, I loved the wool, and I loved the pattern, so... I bought more of it today. With a lot of basketball watching on the horizon, it's a perfect project. There will be no washing of sweater #2!
I also found a button that completes my cable cardigan. I can't do a lot these days, but I can read, write, and knit. And, if you look down, you'll see that I was successful at the sneaker store, too.
Cecily was a great cheerleader and company-keeper. In terms of outings, this was a good one.
I'm glad you are healing and using your interests to keep you going during your time of being off your feet. The sweater is beautiful, and I like that you are using green yarn in March. There is nothing like green to capture the feeling of grass, life, and budding plants.
ReplyDeletePosing with your new knee! Look at you! Way to find the bright side and make the most of this healing time. ❤️ Jess
ReplyDeleteKnees are looking great, too! So glad you are up and about and have projects to keep you busy. You got this!
ReplyDeleteThe 7:45am comment was from Sally!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I'm glad to hear that your knee is healing! That sweater is gorgeous! I've been crocheting, but maybe I should take out my knitting needles again. How long did that take you?
ReplyDeleteI love your post of healing and looking forward. Your sweater is great and the button is perfect
ReplyDeleteFantastic job creating that cable sweater and the sneakers look fantastic! I understand the basketball watching ahead.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling up to getting out even for a short trip. Ah yes, we were talking about getting ready for basketball today in my house! Knitting would be good for me as I watch the games.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! The cardigan is fabulous, Melanie! I love that beautiful green yarn your purchased. Here's to NOT washing the new tunic (!!!) although I had to laugh at a lucky eight-year-old getting the one that was.
ReplyDeletewoman of many talents!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. That button is PERFECT. Coming home just so I can wear it for a day!!!
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