Progression

This week has passed slowly and painfully.  Ol' Abner had a procedure on Tuesday to insert a port for receiving oxygen directly into his airway.  Although we were sent home with more pain medication than we anticipated EVER needing, the ensuing pain was worse than expected.  As a result I have spent these alternating rainy and beautifully sunny days staying vigilantly indoors. Most of that time is spent watching him sleep or suggesting things that might make him more comfortable.  

I did venture out one evening to a knitting class.  My skills are still not yet formed to independent interpretation of a pattern, but with a bit of coaching I have enjoyed a modicum of success.  Simple one stitch scarves completed and incorporating additional stitches to make them more interesting gave me confidence.  Project progression to include felted oven mitts, a felted hat, cable cowl and socks, oh yes SOCKS, encouraged me to enroll in the class to make a simple sweater.  

As I viewed the finished product made as an example by our instructor, excitement welled up in my heart.  I was ready to actually make a garment for myself.  The week of enforced indoor solitude has been tolerable because I am on a mission to grow the front section of my sweater to approximately sixteen inches in preparation for next Wednesday's class.  The photo above shows ten inches of progress and in the next couple of days the additional six inches will be produced.  Today's dreary weather accompanied by Ol' Abners need for rest will be the perfect opportunity.