I miss my sister. She’s my partner in crime, my best friend, my knitting buddy, my surrogate mother . . . you name it. I had planned on flying her out here for a mini-break, but that idea has gone out the window for obvious reasons.
Today is her birthday so, as part of an annual Rainey Sister tradition, I’m dragging out this photo of us. Still one of my favorites. I won’t tell you how old it is!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BIG SISTER!!!!
As long as I’m here, I’ll share a work in progress. Like my sister, I’ve been working with a summer yarn. Mine is Malabrigo Susurro, a blend of 50% silk, 25% linen, and 25% merino wool in the color Pearl. It has a lovely sheen. I’ve knit with it before and I know all the irregularities in the raw knitting will block out. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. One skein got me to two or three inches below the armhole, which is a nice bonus.
The pattern I’m knitting is Sunshine Coast by Heidi Kirrmaier. It’s a great pattern — well written, simple but with some nice styling details. There’s a reason it’s so popular on Ravelry.
It’s a good thing I have a nice view since I haven’t been able to go anywhere since early March!
Stay well and safe everyone, and please wish Susan a Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday, Susan. Enjoy your day and spend some extra time knitting.
Comment by Bertha Mallard — June 15, 2020 @ 10:42 am
Happy Birthday, Susan. Hope you have many more. Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Comment by Sybil — June 15, 2020 @ 12:34 pm
Hope you are having a very Happy Birthday, Susan!
Comment by Mary Mathieson — June 15, 2020 @ 12:59 pm
Happy Birthday, Susan:)! Hope your day is lovely – and thanks to both of you for a wonderful blog. I’ve been following you for well over a decade!
Comment by Joan — June 15, 2020 @ 1:01 pm
Your top is going to be gorgeous, and what a lovely view of the Front Range you have. Happy, happy birthday to Susan! Save up all the hugs and good times to spend all at once when the time comes.
Comment by annie — June 15, 2020 @ 1:02 pm
I always enjoy the old photos in your birthday posts to each other. You both look adorable in this pic! Happiest of birthdays to Susan – hope it’s filled with much love & yarny goodness!
Comment by Samina — June 15, 2020 @ 3:29 pm
Happy, happy birthday, Susan! Sally, you certainly don’t look happy in that picture!
Comment by Sue — June 15, 2020 @ 4:12 pm
Happy birthday, Susan! Hope you’re having a wonderful yarn-filled day! You both are so sensible to work in summer yarn – I made a rash offer to knit a wool lap blanket for my DIL after she had cast on and frogged it at least 5 times. Not the brightest idea for summer knitting …
Comment by Pru — June 15, 2020 @ 7:27 pm
Happiest of birthdays to you, Susan! May your birthday be filled with all of your favorite things!
Comment by Ann — June 16, 2020 @ 1:20 pm
Happy Belated birthday, dear Susan!! Sure wish we could celebrate it with our knitting group! You have taught me so much and I bet I have tried your patience so much! Love all your stories as well! “See” you on Sat.!!!!!
Can’t wait to hear how you celebrated!!
Comment by Kathy W; — June 16, 2020 @ 11:33 pm
A couple of days late, but Happy Birthday, Susan!
Comment by Amy — June 17, 2020 @ 1:43 pm
Susan: In honor of your birthday, I think I will knit the rest of the afternoon. Hope your day was a great one. Cathy Rootness
Comment by Cathy Rootness — June 17, 2020 @ 2:34 pm
Belle journée Sally! Belle journée Susan! Many thanks for what you do, for what you are, inspiring and conforting.
Comment by Gisèle — June 18, 2020 @ 10:05 am
Hey, Sally! Did Susan tell you, our knitting group is soon making Sunshine Coast a “Lemming project”?
It’s beautiful in this pattern! Also, FYI Liberty Puzzle Co in Boulder is now open for business – online for sure. My daughter’s puzzle design is now ready to order. It’s called “The Beast King” and is quite a departure for Liberty but they are all excited about it. The oval shape is a first for them. Loved your tribute to Susan! The Penelopes all love her too! Thanks for your wonderful blog! Knit on!
Comment by Kathy W. — June 19, 2020 @ 10:11 am