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I finished the Cable-Yoke Jacket on Tuesday and here it is…

I went to get a pedicure on Wednesday and wore it and the ladies at the salon were in awe.  It took almost 11 months to complete this project, but it was well worth the effort.  I’m certain I will be wearing this at every opportunity for a very long time to come.  Can’t wait for Brie (my daughter) to photograph me wearing it for you.  Laying on the floor here really doesn’t do it justice.

Well, its May!  The time to move is getting very close now.  I feel so forgotten here.  Its as if I don’t even exist and that is the worst feeling I’ve ever experienced.  I’m thinking of asking Jesse (my son) to fly out here when the time comes to help me with the final arrangements.  I’ve been alone for so long that I think I will scream if I have to board the plane alone.  He offered a while back and I think I may take him up on it if he can get away from work for a few days.

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I have the left side and sleeve seams sewn and I am working away on the right sleeve seam right now.  I have tried it on and it is gorgeous.  I promise to get Brie (my daughter) to take a photo of me wearing it when I get back home.  I still have to sew the pocket tops and linings in place as well as sew on these fabulous buttons I have for it.  This is definitely not a project for the faint-of-heart.  It took me forever to set the sleeves in.  I had never done the shallow set in method before and all I can really tell you about that is that when you actually lay the sleeves out, the cast off edge is much shorter than where you sew them in to match up the shaping on the front and back.  When you consider the fact that I began this project at the beginning of last June and worked on it almost every day for at least an hour, sometimes two, you get an idea of the scope of the work involved.  If you’d like to see close-ups of some of the detailing and you are a member of Ravelry just click that link.  I think you can also click on any of the photos under Flickr in my sidebar as well.

This is the actual photo of the pattern from the book Classic Knits for Real Women.

I found the lawyer’s email address today and emailed them just to confirm that we are actually awaiting the final paper and they did return my email to confirm that they did file it with Revenue Canada on March 18th, so if all goes well (and it will right?) I could receive my Release for my signature, which when mailed back, sends the cheque as early as next month or as late as mid-June.  I feel as if I have wasted the last year of my life having to stay here waiting and let me tell you, when I do get home I plan on living twice each day to make up for it.  I realize its kind of late in life for me, but I have learned some very valuable lessons here.

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As you may remember from my previous blog, before I deleted it, I am knitting the sweater pictured here on the top left from

where else?  Classic Knits for Real Women.

I’m using Rowan Cotton Glace - Dijon (739) for this project.

This is what I have so far.  Now, you may remember from my old blog that I had about this much done, but I actually ripped it all out and went up two needle sizes to get gauge.

On to the news.  Well, there is none.  Still waiting.  But, only till June right?  Then I will be on my way.  One thing I did find out is that I will be able to take Gisèle (my kitty) on WestJet with me.  Right under my seat.  This makes me so happy because we are so attached to each other and I cannot stand the thought of her being in cargo.  That would suck!  Its going to cost an arm and a leg, but hey, she’s totally worth it.  You know, you never know, the mailman could arrive any day now.  Three months is just the longest it could take.

Good afternoon

 From my favorite knitting book,

 I am working away on the Bobble-Trim Scarf,

 using Rowan Cotton Glace - oyster (730).

As you can see I hope, I have added various colors of Swarovski crystals to the first row and I will add another to the last.

It won’t be long now.  The lawyer mailed in the final form to Revenue Canada on the 18th of March, so I’m thinking my birthday at the end of June is looking pretty good for the beach!  My son and daughter, the Pacific, a margarita or two, the mountains, all together for a birthday celebration?  Now that would knock my socks off!

Well, I tried upgrading WordPress on my own yesterday and completely messed up as you can see (my blog as it was has disappeared), so the nice people at WordPress did a fresh install for me this morning.  I should have a proper entry toward the end of this week.  Once again, I have lost my blogroll, so please leave me a comment so that I can find/add you again.