23
February
2007

Knit Apart

There’s been a lot of silence around here lately, due to some major upheavals in my life. In short February 2007 has sucked and I’m glad it will soon be over.

The day I got back from weeks and weeks of working in Los Angeles, my husband and I decided that we should end our marriage. It was a mostly good run, we had some wonderful times together, but the last couple of years have been pretty painful and we feel like we would do better apart now.

A week after that, last Saturday, our beloved cat, Chutney, passed away. She had Chronic Renal Failure for a couple of years and was slowly declining. But the end was sudden and sooner than we expected. I’ve never been a knit blogger who focuses on my cats, but you can visit her memorial for photos and memories.

So, this weekend, I’m heading home to Michigan to spend a few days with my sisters. I’m scheduling a trip to Threadbear Fiber Arts in Lansing. A place I’ve wanted to visit since before it opened. After I get back, there will only be a couple of days left in this horrible month.

I have done plenty of knitting this month, I hope to start sharing it soon. For now, I’ll leave you with the hat and scarf I finished for my husband. Tying off loose ends, if you will. The scarf is a simple herringbone stitch. The hat is a tight rib. Both are made with Burgundy Brown Sheep Lambs Pride.



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8 comments

  1. Anne (Mermaid spreadsheet user):

    I’m so sorry that you are having to go through all of this. I wish you nothing bu the best from now on.

  2. amy!:

    Oh my god! I still have to finish my own Mermaid!!

  3. hpny knits:

    having been at that junction- I know it was hard but very good- so you go girl!
    nice send off from you- so he can be on his way.

  4. Donna:

    Yikes! February is indeed the cruelest month. Here’s hoping everything looks up from here on out, and that you love your trip to Threadbear - I did, very much! Say hi to Rob and my man Tate (the dog) for me.

  5. Lisa:

    Sorry you are having such an el-crap-o month. I hope things are looking up for you soon! What part of Michigan are you visiting? I live on the southwest side. Have fun at Threadbear, it’s a great shop. (Don’t forget there are other shops in Lansing too, if you want to make a big ole day of it.)

  6. Chris:

    *hug*

    I’m so sorry to hear about your marriage and about Chutney… Take good care.

  7. stacey:

    sorry about such a bad month, but you are right, it’s almost over then you can start fresh in March - new outlook. Plus, it’s almost spring! So sorry about Chutney….

  8. Elle Kasey:

    Ugh! What a rough run. Cast on something new with the mounds of yarn you hopefully got at the shop over the weekend!



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