I forgot to show you this picture when I was showing you our fall decorations last week. This hangs just inside the front door.
I finished the “Monkey Socks” last night at almost midnight. A quick wash and they’re hanging to dry in the sunshine. The yarn is from Knit Picks. It is Stroll tweed fingering weight in the Persimmon Heather colorway.
Piper’s sweater arrived on Monday and as you can see it fits almost perfectly. I have the yarn to make her a lavender one, a red one, and a pink one too. One of them will be cast on today.
She turned eight years old yesterday! I can hardly believe it! When did that happen? As you can see she’s pretty thrilled with being eight.
There isn’t much else new since I posted a couple of days ago. We have ordered skirting for the trailer for winter and the installer was supposed to be here last week to put it on the trailer but he postponed it. Then he was supposed to be here yesterday and it was postponed till today. I just called and now it’s tomorrow. He has not come out once when he told us he would. I sure hope he does a better job on the actual skirting. I’m trying to remain optimistic, but he has to get it installed soon. It’s getting cold at night and we don’t want our pipes to freeze.
She turned eight years old yesterday! I can hardly believe it! When did that happen? As you can see she’s pretty thrilled with being eight.
There isn’t much else new since I posted a couple of days ago. We have ordered skirting for the trailer for winter and the installer was supposed to be here last week to put it on the trailer but he postponed it. Then he was supposed to be here yesterday and it was postponed till today. I just called and now it’s tomorrow. He has not come out once when he told us he would. I sure hope he does a better job on the actual skirting. I’m trying to remain optimistic, but he has to get it installed soon. It’s getting cold at night and we don’t want our pipes to freeze.
I keep forgetting to give you an update on the mittens. I have 115 pair made and fellow blogger Sherri in Las Vegas is going to send me some that she has made. I will call the school in October and see if I can deliver them. I’m not sure what days anyone is there or if they’re letting outsiders into the schools right now.
I also have a huge bag full of baby hats and blankets to go to the hospital, but right now they are not accepting outside items either. Nita has graciously said I can store them at her house since I have no room in the trailer. Every time I finish a hat or blanket I just give it to her!
I hope you are all having a wonderful day and enjoying fall, (spring), where ever you may be.
Blessings,
Betsy
You do so much. An inspiration to many, including me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spot to sit in the sun!
ReplyDeleteI am back to blogging and checking in! Your knitting is great. That sweater is a perfect fit for her. Her smile says everything! And I love that yarn for the socks. Let's hope that it's a lovely fall.
ReplyDeleteThe sweater looks great!!!! I can't believe you got that done so quickly. I wish we had your good weather. It has cooled off but it is still too humid. I have the AC on and it's almost OCTOBER. What a terrible summer it has been. If it rains just one more time I will scream.
ReplyDeletePiper looks fantastic wrapped in her grandmother’s love! The sweater is wonderful. I haven’t thought about persimmons since I left Japan. Thanks for the memory trigger.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet sweater! And those socks are terrific too. You are very talented. I am glad I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed and a bit envious of how fast you knit! I love those new socks, a pretty pattern and color. Piper looks very pleased with her new sweater, it turned out lovely.
ReplyDelete💜🎶Happy Birthday, Miss Piper!🎶💜The sweater you made for Piper is perfect! Thanks for letting us see it and the wonderful socks you made! I'm so glad you have a lovely spot to sit outside your home. The founder of our baby blanket/hat making group just delivered yesterday 192 blankets and 50 hats the ladies at ALC made over the last seven or eight months for patients at Kaiser Sunnyside hospital. This morning there were four at our group sitting six feet apart. Two of the ladies brought in five more blankets all together and I took them home to wash and dry and store till our next delivery...aiming for April.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Nita can store yours till you can donate them. 🤗 💜🙏
We had a lovely September too and how I hope this weather continues well into October! Piper obviously loves her sweater. She's a cutie.
ReplyDelete*H*A*P*P*Y* * *B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y*!*!*!* to Piper! What a doll and indeed the sweater fits her to a T with some growing room. She is so lucky to have you for a grandma. Your spot where you are really looks nice and homey with all the greenery. You scored finding that place! I had to go for a followup at the eye doctor today and they scheduled my 2nd eye surgery for next Friday - and I have to be there at 5:::::::::::::: thirty am.. I am going to die having to get up at like 3: thirty! Argh! OK.. I'm off to bed. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteA joy to see Miss Piper in her new cardigan, she looks adorable. You picked a very pretty spot for your letter writing. Love the socks, both the pattern and the yarn. Hope you manage to deliver the mittens I am sure they will be gratefully received. Hope you manage to get the skirting on soon so that you are warm and the pipes safe. Stay safe dear friend.
ReplyDeleteOh, eight is so sassy! I have three grands who turn 8 this year! The sweater is perfect for her! What size do you make the mittens for school kids? Beautiful view outside!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous weather you are having! And WOW! Piper is growing up so quickly. She looks beautiful in the sweater you knit her. Hope you get your skirting installed!!
ReplyDeleteLovely Monkeys. I've never knit that one - I really should.
ReplyDeletePiper is a cutie!
Looks nice and clear there. Oh I love Pipers sweater Happy Birthday to her! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is really starting to get cool at night here in the mountains, too. I just love this time of year, and I agree, I wish it could be this kind of weather all year long. But, each season has its own beauty, and we just have to take the good with the bad, I suppose. Piper looks adorable in her little sweater. She is getting so tall! They grow way, way too fast. God bless you, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful to see you've settled in comfortably in your new "home"! We've been having such nice weather the past few days, although we did get the haze here today too. Hard to believe Piper is now 8! She looks so happy in her new sweater, it is just beautiful! And the socks are lovely too! You always create the loveliest of things! Enjoy the weekend, many blessings to you dear friend!
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying a bit cooler a.m. A bit smokey with stagnant air for a few more days. Piper is such an adorable model!!! Looks cozy outdoors. Nice looking sox. I hope your installer shows up. Rescheduled too many times not good. Do it now!!😉 I made some delicious cookies Thurs. One I'd not made b4. I try different ones every once in awhile and these were well worth the time of prep. I'm hoping to post that soon. Have a blessed day my friend!!
ReplyDeletePiper looks fabulous in her new cardigan.Lucky girl receiving more of the same.I must say I do like the socks you have made. Lovely tweed look but with a bright colour...smashing!! It is chillier here too early mornings but warms up from about 9:30am onwards. The forecast is rain...do hope so!! Madrid goes into lockdown again as from this evening. I so hope people pay attention this time and they can eradicate C19 from the city ! Like yourself I am looking forward to being able to travel again! keep well Amanda x
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