Life of a Knitphomaniac: Losing a loved one :(

Monday, March 23, 2026

Losing a loved one :(

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well and warm now that we are officially in Spring.

If you have followed me for a while you know my mom has had a number of ailments and diseases for many years. Well, she has declined rapidly over the past weekend and is now in the last stages of life. I just pray she goes quickly and peacefully. I have worked from my parent's home today and done everything we can do to keep her comfortable. She will go to a skilled nursing facility tomorrow. Please keep her in your prayers for me.

I did manage to make her two more pairs of socks. I did not got a picture of these finished (just the one) but I did do two of them...these are just tubes with no heels. They seem to fit her better.

Then I made these last night (they remind me of an easter egg)

I decided to stop the Tango Nuevo Shawl I was doing in the KAL for Larisa Beretovitsky (just taking too much concentration from me that I do not have) and decided to start her Petal of Flowers Shawl instead with these colors. Here is my start and the Tango Nuevo I have taken off the needles:

I finished this for Lupe's Great Nephew

I also worked on both my sweaters. One knit and one crochet. I am super close to dividing for sleeves on the crochet one which I have never done so I am a bit nervous.

I went to see Paige and family this past Friday and she made the best salmon bowl and I got to hang out with this cutie but Antonio was at a golf tournament.

I think I mentioned that last week Paige made Lupe some amazing brownies....well, I tried to make them but I think I have come to the realization that I need a new oven because I had to cook it twice as long as Paige said to and Lupe said it was still a bit gooey in the middle.....It will take practice but I hope to get this recipe down.