Thank you, Thank you!

Thank you for your kind and caring words about the loss of our friend David.  At SnB on Tuesday we had a larger group than is normal for our summertime meetings. It felt good, right, to come together to grieve and celebrate.  We talked about David and share stories of when we first met him and what a great guy, a wonderful knitter he was.  He loved the challenge of knitting and never had anything easy on his needles.  Sadly, we are now 'grrls only'. Thank you again, your kindness has been a balm to us all.

There was cause to celebrate on Tuesday as well!  Three of the grrls have birthdays over the next couple of weeks.  Eileen (who's husband isn't well so we need more good thoughts, please), Heather and Susan were feted with gifts and yummy delights.  You won't believe how good the treats were. Val's Rootbeer Cake (oh my it was yummy), brownies from Jessamyn hot out of the oven, coconut meringue cookies from Gwen (sooo good!), and strawberry rhubarb pie dropped off by Susan's very sweet husband, were tasted and enjoyed by one and all. We had a good time watching the grrls open yarny gifts while everyone ooh-ed and aah-ed.  Susan fell head over heels for her surprise gift from Beth...isn't he just a doll?

Thank you, too for the very nice comments about Phyllo.  It was such an easy, quick knit and the yoke was very fun to do.  It's comfortable, like a favorite sweatshirt comfortable, and I think I'll be wearing it often.  Many of you asked about the neck because, in the book the picture looks like the neck is large and close to dropping off the shoulder.  It is a wide neck, but not so wide as to show inappropriate straps or slip off the shoulder.  I think the model in the book was very small and the sweater size a bit too big for her.

It was Amy's Phyllo that first caught my eye.  She wore it with a t-shirt and it looked great. So good, that if the neck proved too big, I thought I could do the same.  The yoke turned out to be a perfect fit, however and if extra warmth is need, I can wear a t-shirt or turtleneck as another layer.  If you want the neck a little smaller, my thought is that you could add a few knit and purl rows after the diamonds.  It's a great design and a very easy to wear sweater.

Thank you again for your kind comments.

Comments

[Opal]

What a cute hedgehog! That pattern has been going the rounds in my knitting circle too. I have the pattern and most of the yarn to make one for myself.

[Laritza]

Phyllo is one I have post-it marked on the book too. I do wonder about the neck, it could very well fall of my shoulders!

[Carole]

I'm glad you had a positive experience at your knit night.

[Carol]

Nothing in life can beat a great group of friends :) Eileen, my sincere wishes for healing are being sent to you. Margene, I love starting my day off here, thanks :)

[Norma]

Wow, thank you for showing Amy's Phyllo, too. I love it, and it really does have that comfy sweatshirt quality.

[minnie]

why did i see that as "felted with gifts?"

i have wool on the brain, apparently

[jackie]

I'm just back from vacation and I am so sorry to hear about the death of your friend and fellow knitter.
However, your new sweater is a thing of beauty.

[Chris]

Strawberry rhubarb pie... mmmmmmmm...

[kathleen]

Sigh, sounds like your knit night was the perfect way to remember and celebrate. Hugs to you all m'dear.

[Teresa C]

You have a wonderful group there. It is amazing you aren't all the size of cows though. :)

[Beth]

Oooh - coconut meringue cookies! Yum!

I'm so glad the ball o'fun fur made it there on time. :)

[Cheryl S.]

It was a lovely evening.

[Birdsong]

Your spirit sounds a bit brighter... been wondering. I am debating what color to use, as Phyllo is just the comfortable kind of garment I wear the most in winter. Thanks for being such a great encourager.

[Kristy]

Thanks for the advice on the neck shaping. I want to knit this with a neckline similar to yours :)

[--Deb]

Rootbeer cake? My, doesn't that sound interesting!

[Teyani]

okay.. so once more, it's lovely! I might rethink my fall projects :-) maybe there's a phyllo in store.

[Heather Joins The Round]

Great pictures of Susan and Hedgie!

[Lisa]

It's great that you have one another for support.

Love Phyllo - and it's debut at the lake was beautiful.

[Ann]

I think mourning together is a good idea -- and celebrating too.

Phyllo is a very flattering knit, Margene. Lovely.

[Cara]

I'm glad you all had the opportunity to grieve and celebrate together. So important - you have a great group.

[Beth S.]

I love the picture of Susan. :-)

And I'm glad it was a good night, well attended, and therapeutic for everyone.

[regina]

I'm glad you had a group of friends with whom to memorialize your friend. It sounds like it was good for all. Sending good thoughts for your friend Eileen and her husband. xo

[nancy]

It sounds like your group is truly special. It is so important to have good friends for both the good and bad times. Sorry for your loss.
The hedgehog is so cute!

[Debbie]

Hi Margene!

Just got home from vacation...I am so sorry to hear about your friend David. How great to celebrate his "new" life knitting together!!

The hedgehog is sooo cute! I have seen many of them lurking in knitting stores everywhere. They all take on so many personalities w/different yarns and textures!

Phyllo is impressive Margene! Love the style, color and perfect fit!! What a beautiful photo debut! Don't you just love working w/Calmer!! WOW...less than a month from start to finish!!

Take care and happy knitting!

[Lucia]

Phyllo is spectacular! Love the hedgehog too. More good thoughts headed your way, for your group as you continue to mourn and heal and for Eileen and her husband.

[Wanda]

Friends really do help to ease the grief, esp. a group of fibery friends that all knew him and loved him.

[Erin]

I wish I could have been there--both to grieve for David and to celebrate birthdays. Your sweater looks fabulous by the way...

[Tonia]

All the goodies sound so nice. Glad that you were all able to get together to remember and celebrate.

[debbie]

sounds like a wonderful meeting with friends! whenever i go to our aloha knitters meet-up i feel so energized....