Nothing to Say

Five years ago today, my sister died.

I don't have a touching post for you. I won't be sharing my favorite memories or telling you what I've learned. I don't have words for how I feel; I don't have useful lessons or helpful advice.

Sometimes it's horrible. Sometimes it's quiet. It's always there.

I miss you, Al.

Raise a glass tonight, will you?

Oseh shalom bim'romav hu ya'aseh shalom aleinu v'al kol Yisrael. V'imru amein.

A Few Finished Projects

I haven't really been feeling the blog for a while; I've had an attack of unbloggables. It all started with the Supreme Court Virginia Tech Jerry Falwell Mother's Day my mom's yarzheit. Maybe some day I'll be able to write about all those things in the manner they deserve, but for now, I'll just show you some knitting:


The February Baby Sweater from Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann

This is for my friend Holly's daughter, Bronwyn. I just barely finished it in time for the baby shower (back in March!), where it was suitably admired.



I've also finished a Fake Isle Hat:



This was my first major colorwork project, and I really enjoyed it. I'm definitely going to do more. (Good thing I liked it - I have the yarn for several more colorwork projects already!)

I finished spinning a few things. (Quite a while ago now, but who ever accused me of being prompt?)


Spring Breeze 100% Merino, Navajo-plied

I spun this single when I was first learning, before I knew that beginners shouldn't spin Merino. I didn't make nearly the mess of it I expected, and plying hides a multitude of sins. I'm very happy with this yarn; it's wonderfully soft and squishy. It's hovers around Aran weight.




Seattle Garden, three-ply merino/mystery wool

This is the leftover from the Spring Breeze plied with the last of the grey mystery wool that came with my wheel. It's roughly worsted weight.