TGIF! It's been a long week, with the Mister on a work trip and wintry weather moving in. But at least we're now at the end of it.
I appreciated all the good thoughts for my visit with the orthopedist! The bad news is that I'm not done with the boot altogether. He said to keep wearing it for the next three weeks, especially when I'm out of the house -- BUT I am supposed to start walking around without it when I'm at home and I can take it off to sleep! And I can drive again! The timeline means that I'll still be wearing it for a bit when we go to Florida, but maybe they'll have some pity on me when we're boarding the plane and let me get on early. He gave me a bunch of exercises to do to, so I will be working those into my routine and trying to get around bootless as much as possible at home so that my foot gets stronger. While part of me is disappointed that I couldn't ditch the boot completely, I had a feeling it wasn't going to happen anyway, and now I officially don't have to worry about showing up at the office for the rest of the year.
In other good news, look what I finished on Wednesday night!
Pattern: Someone to Write Gnome About by Sarah Schira
Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Mountain Tweed BFL in Mid-Winter (hat and socks), Knit Picks Gloss Fingering in Dusk (body and legs), and handspun wool of mystery (nose, beard, and sock accents)
Needles: US 1/2.25 mm and US 1.5/2.5 mm
Started/Completed: November 24/December 3
I think I may have mentioned before that I really had no idea how big this guy was going to be, despite the fact that the dimensions are written right there on the first page of the pattern. (I fully admit that other than the needle sizes needed, I didn't really read the first page all that closely.) But I'm not sure this photo really gives you a good sense, so how's this for scale?
I know my brother will love him, so knitting him was worth it, but I doubt I will do it again. And I'm quite happy that I've chosen a much simpler pattern for my nephew. There is nothing wrong with the pattern -- Sarah writes excellent patterns with lots of great information about techniques! I just found it a bit too fiddly for my taste.
Now that the big guy is done, I'll be casting on soon for the one for my nephew, and I've pulled out my sister-in-law's socks. I've just started the heel on the second sock, and they're in stockinette, so I can easily work on them while reading, in a meeting, etc.
Tomorrow night Molly is performing with the school Glee Club at a local neighborhood's light-up night, and on Sunday evening we've been invited to dinner at the new house of some friends. Now that I can drive again, we girls might also get wild and crazy and do a Target run! Mostly I want to hide inside where it's warm and get used to not having a boot on. Stay warm out there, friends, and have a restful weekend!
That gnome is so dang cute, Sarah. I love, love, love the socks. I'm sure they were very fiddly to knit, but they are charming. And I am sorry about the boot -- but it's really a big improvement, overall, to just need to wear it while you're out and about. Progress . . . is progress! XO
ReplyDeleteYour big guy is fabulous! What a beautiful job you did! Seeing him photographed with you really does his size justice. Wow.
ReplyDeleteI hope the light-up was lovely, and enjoy the fun weekend agenda. I'm secretly glad your orders are to keep the boot on when out and about...probably because of how slick it is here! (I realize it's not this slick everywhere.) But a little extra protection, especially at a busy time of year when some are in too much of a rush to pay attention to others, it's nice to protect the progress you've made.
That is a big gnome! Bummer about not being done with the boot but you seem to be finding the bright spots too. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYour gnome is awesome! I hope you get photos of your brother's face when he sees his new HUGE gnome! I am also sorry about not loosing the boot completely, but as Kym said... progress is progress! Have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're not completely done with the boot, but it may be worth it even if it's a reason not to go into the office for the rest of the year and to board the plane to FL early. That gnome is huge but he will certainly be the head of the gnomes at your brother's house. Have fun driving (but be careful with your foot)!
ReplyDeleteThe gnome is amazing! Fiddly, I'm sure, but he's so stinking cute and those dangling legs with the socks are adorable. I'm glad you'll have some freedom from the boot while at home. I remember when Dale got permission to not wear his (it went to his knee) for sleeping and how happy he was about that.
ReplyDeleteMr Gnome is hilariously adorable. And congratulations on your partial boot victory. I hope you're enjoying coziness - and the glee club singing tonight.
ReplyDeleteProgress on healing is ALWAYS good news. Less boot is good.
ReplyDeleteGnome is adorable. I love his mismatched socks.
How does it feel to be walking with both feet on the floor?! (I remember it being a little scary at first.) I love the BIG gnome ... and feel sure your brother will, too.
ReplyDeleteYour foot is making some good progress if you can take off the boot at home. I bet it feels wonderful not to have to sleep in it. I also bet the socks are going to fly off the needles.
ReplyDeleteHope your weekend was a good, relaxing one. We are STILL in waiting mode for the baby! It must be wonderful to not have to wear the boot to sleep...a little progress is better than none.
ReplyDeleteThat gnome is adorable! I also have trouble with fiddly knits, but I think it was worth it to knit this guy one (1) time.
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