FLU

Part of what I share here is a confessional, which is a little silly—but here goes: I’ve reached the age of annual shots, and I still don’t get the flu or pneumonia vaccines. Is it stubbornness?

Stupidity? A charming blend of both? Hard to say.

The one time I got a flu shot, my arm swelled up to twice its normal size and I got the flu anyway. Granted, that was more than 20 years ago, but apparently I’m still holding a grudge.

I’m pretty sure I picked up the flu at the Artisan Market last Friday. By Sunday night, it hit me like a ton of bricks. First came the scratchy throat and annoying cough. Monday morning, I woke up with the worst headache of my life. Aspirin, Tylenol—nothing could ease it. I had migraines in my 30s, and I would have given anything for one of those prescriptions.

Tuesday, I could think again, but the congestion and body aches had arrived to keep me company. By Wednesday, I was about 40% better and attempted to work. Thursday morning, I felt like myself, hit the turbo button, and got to it.

And now it’s Friday: the congestion is back, and so is that irritating cough. On the bright side, I lost five pounds this week. Not exactly my preferred weight-loss plan, but I’ll take the tiny consolation prize.

As for the flu shot? I remain undecided.

Rozzie Hat Kit

The Rozzie Hat Kit featuring alpaca/merino yarn is now available! This easy yet elegant hat combines beginning-level stitch patterns to create a piece that doesn’t look like a “beginner” project at all. Strategically placed increases and decreases transform your simple 1×1 ribbing and stockinette/reverse stockinette stitches into a unique design that any gender or age will love.

One skein of Saddle Peak is all that’s needed, and the big bulky weight means you’ll have your hat finished in no time. The supremely soft and squishy 80% alpaca/ 20% wool is lovely to work with & wearing it is a real treat.

13 gorgeous colors to choose from.

The kit comes with a skein of yarn in the color of your choice, a printed pattern and a kit bag. Grab one for yourself or a gift for the knitter in your life.

Regular Price: $40.00 Let's Knit Price: $28.00

The Wednesday Sweater Kit

The weather is changing fast. Over the last few years it seems that Spring and Fall each last about 2 weeks. We go from the blast furnace of Summer to the frigid Winter temperature in about 2 weeks..... The reverse happens in the spring.

Time to bring out the SWEATERS!!! I love sweaters, I have since I was a kid. I also buy one or two special sweaters a year. Now instead I knit them. This is my next project!

The Wednesday Sweater is worked from the top down. First the back is worked back and forth, while the slant of the shoulders is shaped with short rows to create a good fit. After this, each shoulder is worked separately back and forth on the circular needles. The shoulders are then joined to from the front yoke. At the underarm, the front and back are joined and the body is worked in the round on the circular needles. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knitted along the armholes and the sleeves are worked in the round down to the cuffs on a circular needle and double-pointed needles or with the Magic Loop technique. The large turtleneck collar is worked at the end from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neck edge. The edges and collar are worked in twisted rib.

Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge. (this has become part of my mantra).

Your kit will inclue 8-12 skeins of yarn. Sizes XS-4XL.

Regular Price:$265-390 Come & Knit: $190-270

Imperial Yarn LLC.

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La Grande, Oregon

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