I am so sorry. I lost my dad in 2007. I know how hard that can be. It was a sudden heart attack. And the world seems to spin for awhile. You will find your center soon enough. Until then, take your time.

I miss my Gram too. She's the only one that has ever knit for me. (other than those felted bag swaps I join in on when knitblogs were what held my life together). I made my SIL a pair of fingerless mitts last Christmas and my BIL asked for a pair. Maybe my knitworthy list is growing.

I would really like to try these, but I'm not sure if the heel is too much for my back. I really do need some cute shoes for church. If I've got bad (unsupportive) shoes on by the time I'm home from church I have to lay down for the afternoon. These look like I should give them a try.

I found this post because the image was suggested at the bottom of your new post. I actually have these shoes. They're cute with a skirt and little "no-show" socks. But I didn't pay full price. Someone had returned them at Nordstrom, so they ended up at the Rack by my house. I think I paid $25. And for that, they're a steal. I used to wear converse, but with my back condition I can't now.

I don't think I'll actually make the crawl, but I'm going to try to make it to the one shop closest to me.

I knit hats for my Gram when she had cancer. She's the one that taught me to knit. I was a new knitter and not all the hats turned out the right size...so she donated the rest to the chemo center. And then she was gone. And it was years before I could knit another hat. There's no way to make it better. But I do know that hand knits are like hugs...and your aunt will appreciate the love that comes with it.

I want to remove a tree from my grove and it's not working. Help?

I have arthritis in my hands. Is there a big difference (for my hands) in using small needles (like socks) or large needles (bulky hat).

Love the knitted jewelry! I know my daughter would love a bracelet. And I've still got a few years before she heads off to college (thank God...I'm not ready for that.).

I knew I wouldn't finish anything while watching the Olympics, but still I pressed on. I'm almost to the last chart on Girasole!

Beautiful! Not in my neck of the woods. My joy is the hummingbirds that visit us.

YUM! It's been a long time since we've made homemade ice cream. Probably too long.

We collect nativity scenes. A new one each year. It's my favorite way to decorate for Christmas.

I think it looks great from here. While I'm proud of my fancy cabled sweaters....I'm just as proud of my first scarf with a few dropped stitches. Just look at it as progress. ;0)

Oh no! I carry an EpiPen for shellfish allergy. Those hives are just miserable...as well as the passing out.