KNITTIN' BY THE RIVER

Some days are just too beautiful NOT to sit by the river. Yesterday was one of those days, especially with the addition of some beautiful wild flowers nearby. Now that I've become hooked on dishcloths that don't require a pattern in hand, knittin' by the river is a wonderful afternoon break.



Not to mention, my husband, Terry (power drill in hand!) likes my company as he finishes up the dock railing.

So with the tools of our crafts nearby, we enjoy the view and one another's company.



But, back up at the house, in my favorite knitting spot in front of the TV, my (pattern needing) works in progress await: an Aran sweater (the blue wool blend) for 3 year old granddaughter, Eleni, and a hoodie (gold silk and wool blend) for 15 year old Juliana. My new knitting bag was a gift from daughter Anna Maria. It was promo bag made for a pattern company using her first fabric line produced by Free Spirit Fabrics, Bohemian. (Yeah, as you see, the TV remote is close by too!)


And, yes, I do sit in a straight back chair when I knit. After pulling out my SI (sacroileac) joint quite badly a few years back, I learned from my physical therapist that my previous way of sitting on the couch (rather slouchy with legs on the ottoman) was the worst possible position for my back. And now, after a few years of Pilates exercises , and my wonderful instructor/trainer at the studio I attend, my abnominal muscles are supporting my back well enough that I can actually sit for several hours without even using the back of the chair--just sitting up straight!