I've been loopy on pain meds since then, until I started to itch. And run a slight temp. No more super-strength pain relievers for me!
But, if you recall this post, I was "this close" to finishing the Helena baby sweater ... Well, here it is, in all its glory:
MANY, MANY THANKS go to my dear friend Maxine, who very kindly and very beautifully FINISHED it for me over last weekend. It's now hanging up at Knitty City for anyone who's interested in seeing it in person.
It's adorable, the RYC Cashsoft DK (this is colorway 510, aptly named "Clementine") is a dream to work with. A "skosh" over 4 balls were used to make the 12 month size, and there's probably enough left over to make a cute little hat to go with. I finally convinced Maxine to fall in love with the Harmony needles, both circs and DPNs!
This will be known as my "Legend of the Fall"!
(and, of course, thanks to all of you for your kind wishes for my full recovery ... I'll be counting the days until I can resume my beloved knitting.)
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I'm so sorry you've broken your wrist. I broke mine in February 07 - surgery, 3 plates, 26 screws - all the fun you're having. It does get better. One of the advantages of surgery for me was not having to have a full cast for very long - the plates kept everything in place so I was in a brace (removable to shower and for therapy) 2 weeks post-op. My occupational therapist was my best friend - we even figured out how I could knit a bit as part of my OT routine. Take care
Sara
I nearly passed out when I saw the finished sweater! I thought that a miracle had happened and that you're up and knitting already.
Have a good recovery! Are you making a list of things you'd like to start?
SO happy to hear the surgery went well! Here's wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thanks for the update on the surgery--glad to hear that it went well! I also get itching and fever from "those" pain meds, which means I can't take them ever again, and you probably shouldn't either. The solution seems to be for us to manage to stay upright, and not break anything else.
The sweater is adorable, and my Harmony needles are on their way!
Get well soon!
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