Elderflower continuing!

I have finished two repeats of the pattern. I have five more to go! Rows 2 through 5.

The pattern is fairly rhythmic and each row is easy to remember - for me I have to refresh before starting each one, and take care on the ends. Have been known to mis read it!

I gave the dogs some bones, like the Nylabones. They are keeping them pretty busy so the poor things crash after dinner exhausted from chasing each other around wanting the others bone. They all have one, but they want what the other one has. With four, it is a race back and forth like the Kentucky Derby!

Three of the four passed out. Looks almost they were playing Ring Around the Rosie!

I just finished the jigsaw puzzle "Merlin and Arthur." The pieces were all cut strangely so it wasn't as easy to join up as I thought it would be. Glad it is over - but did enjoy it mostly.

Now I am starting one from one of my favorite painters, Charles Wysocki. I love the classic Americana puzzles. Another favorite is Eric Dowdle. I must have 20 of his still waiting for me, and one more Wysocki. Then a couple odd ball ones.  I'm putting them together, putting my initials on the box, and donating them to Goodwill. The other grandmother shops there and once gave me back one as a gift for Christmas that I donated! I wish to avoid another faux pas!

I pray you are all home enjoying this time together. Back to the basics! Time to actually read, talk, discuss, and play together. My dad was a big jigsaw puzzle person. He is also the one who watched boxing on TV. I remember telling him I wanted the one in the lighter pants to win. We had black and white TV so didn't know the colors! I also remember the Pabst Blue Ribbon music, and the girls walking around with big signs each round.

It is time for you to make memories of sharing interests with your children and other family members. Write long emails full of photos, memories, etc. 

Blessings 

Elderflower Shawl

Elderflower Shawl

This is the new anniversary shawl that Michele DuNaier designs each year on the anniversary of opening her on line group on Ravelry.  I have only made one, I think, but plan to go back and make all 8.

This is how it looked a couple of days ago. For some reason I seem to like the colors she chooses, but in all honesty this time it was the first fingering weight yarn I came upon so grabbed it.

The yarn is Cascade Yarn's Heritage Silk. I love the hand and the drape so far. Very soft and cozy.

May not block the shawl. I am thinking of making it as more of a scarf, with long ends.  

I started out increasing the starting chain by one shell on each side of the middle. I have no clue if that will make it just a little longer or a lot longer, so this is an experiment.  I increased the chain less the five for the turning chain.

As you can see three of my dogs, the youngest, are all making themselves at home on the deck. These couches have been relegated to being "doggie couches" for the last year or two. My husband and his first wife always had a "doggie couch" and we ended up having them, too.

Below a few of the Iris in my yard when I lived in Idaho. I love them so much….hope I can have a gazillion in my next home! 

Hope this finds you home, safe, happy and healthy!

Get your yarn out and relax!