PJMakes in New Hampshire: June 2018

Only three days after my last blog post, my life took a dramatic turn, literally. I fell and incurred a major injury to my ankle which required surgery, a hospital stay, and now many weeks non-weight bearing. My husband has been a great help as well as lovely friends who have kept me sane! Thank you Sarah, Carrie, Carol, and Mandy. You're the best!

Recovery has been slow, but am on the mend!

The first week or so, my making was limited to simple knitting and trying to stay coherent. After a couple weeks, though, I was able to make more sense of my knitting and cranked out two hats (one which instantly went on my husband's head) and a spring/summer sweater.

Declan's Hat by Samantha Kirby in Enchanted Knoll , Dark n' Stormy Night

Luoto by Tina Hahtaniemi in The Fibre Co. Arnanmore, Glenveagh Castle

So Faded by Andrea Mowry in Junkyarn Smooth Sock: Diana, Dolly, Kathryn, and Fleur

My sewing had to take a back seat until I could get up the stairs to my sewing room. With the help of a friend I was able to set up the room so that I could reach my sewing machine, serger, and ironing board. I finished a cardigan that had been in progress and my first Ogden Cami.

Blackwood Cardigan, pattern by Helen's Closet

Ogden Cami, pattern by True Bias

In December I knit a sample for a cardigan by Norah Gaughan. This was a project I was not able to share until now. It was published in Wool Studio Volume 4 release in May. It never gets old seeing something you've knit in a publication! Thank you Norah - you are always a delight and inspiration.