Thanks! Yes, I was a bit afraid of the fit. The sweater schematics show a very tight upper arm for me and I had already gone up a size as recommended by the designer. I emailed with her and her solutions didn't work for me - she wanted me to start with the larger size and divide the sts differently between the body and sleeves. But I needed to drop the armhole a bit anyway because I like roomy armholes. I realized that doing those few more rows before splitting for sleeves and body brings that top of the sleeve down a bit and at that point the measurement fit. When you steek the body and sleeves and knit them together, you don't really get a chance to try it on fully till you've cut and sewn the steeks. So it is a bit of a risk. But I was measuring and was a bit looser on gauge so I figured it would work out.
Stunning sweater, Jaya, congratulations! I went to Revelry coping for a modeled photo and was happy to find it. Looks great on you, wear it with joy!
Therese
Wow, that is very brag worthy and deserves the ribbons.
Congratulations, it’s gorgeous?
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Stunning sweater, Jaya, congratulations! I went to Revelry coping for a modeled photo and was happy to find it. Looks great on you, wear it with joy!
Therese
Wow, that is very brag worthy and deserves the ribbons.
Congratulations, it’s gorgeous?
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Great news Jenny. I’m very happy for both of you.
Beryl?
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Wow, that is very brag worthy and deserves the ribbons.
Congratulations, it’s gorgeous?
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On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 2:19?PM Melisande R. Wolf via <melisanderwolf= [email protected]> wrote:
Sadly, we missed visiting the entries on Saturday, but it’s clear how stunning this is from the photo! ? Well deserved! ? Melisande ? ? I entered a sweater in the Rhinebeck finished item competition. This is the first year I've ever entered anything in a competition, let alone two. But since I'd never done a fully handspun sweater before, I decided to enter them. I got First place in the category, Best Knitted Item and Best in Show for the sweater! I've attached a photo of it with all the ribbons. Better photos are on Ravelry. The Best of Show ribbon is longer than the sweater itself!
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Excellent news, Jenny. Thanks for the update! ? Ann McManus in PA ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jenny Swanson Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 12:34 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [yarnmongers] Swanson update ? Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening. Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago.... ? On 12 Oct 2023 01:34, Amy Brotslaw Schweiger <brotslaw@...> wrote: Sending juju for successful surgery in Geneva! Because of Facebook connecting me to other people with my chronic disease, alas I hear horror stories about the NHS and access to care on a nearly daily basis. It’s really a shame that it is so underfunded and unable to help everyone who needs health care. Amy ? On Oct 11, 2023, at 2:22 AM, Jenny Swanson <jenny@...> wrote:
? Dear Everyone, ? We have had a tricky summer, as DH needs a particular, uncommon, surgical solution for his aggressive prostate cancer, and after it was cancelled in London two days before it was due to happen (late August) it now turns out there is currently nobody in the Uk who is able to offer it at present. After six weeks of struggling with funding authorities of various kinds, he turned to the University Hospital in Geneva, just up the road from our apartment there, and they have come through wonderfully. He is booked to have a similar (though not identical) surgery on Thursday 19th October. Fingers crossed no covid or anything else holds it up this time. ? We are told there is a 50% chance of a full cure following this procedure, but that’s the best anyone has been able to offer us so that is what we have to go with. More finger crossing! ? Any spare juju, both that the op goes ahead, and that it goes well and has a successful outcome, would be very much appreciated!!!!! ? As anyone on Ravelry will know, I have been browsing Christmas Stocking patterns, and also advent projects as these tend to use small amounts of a lot of different colours and I have several kilograms of 4 ply bits and pieces which need used up. Realistically, I won’t be doing anything like that for the few days up to and following the surgery, because I know that in a hospital situation the only things I can manage are simple socks or endless stripy blankets. But one can imagiknit (as I learned from this group decades ago). Goodness, I can remember when a whole group of us turned 40 – and its my 65th birthday this coming December. ? It has been a very strange year, both family-wise and indeed weather wise. I hope everyone else, and families, are staying well and finding joy in life. We are trying to keep cheerful. ? Jenny
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Wonderful to hear! Been thinking of you this past few days. May all continue to go well!
-Therese Thérèse Shere
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On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 9:33?AM Jenny Swanson < jenny@...> wrote: Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening.
Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago....
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Sadly, we missed visiting the entries on Saturday, but it’s clear how stunning this is from the photo! ? Well deserved! ? Melisande ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jaya Srikrishnan Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 8:54 AM To: yarnmongers < [email protected]> Subject: [yarnmongers] One more brag ? I entered a sweater in the Rhinebeck finished item competition. This is the first year I've ever entered anything in a competition, let alone two. But since I'd never done a fully handspun sweater before, I decided to enter them. I got First place in the category, Best Knitted Item and Best in Show for the sweater! I've attached a photo of it with all the ribbons. Better photos are on Ravelry. The Best of Show ribbon is longer than the sweater itself!
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We will indeed, grateful that the news is so good!!!!
Lise in NJ
Excellent news, Jenny! Thanks for sharing. We will keep sending juju and good thoughts that his recovery continues to be exceptional!
Patricia in Austin (for now)
On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:56:31 AM CDT, Jaya Srikrishnan < ermabom@...> wrote:
Hooray! I was going to ask but figured no news was good news and was just keeping fingers crossed till we heard from you!? On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 12:33 PM Jenny Swanson < jenny@...> wrote: Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening.
Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago....
Jenny? On 12 Oct 2023 01:34, Amy Brotslaw Schweiger < brotslaw@...> wrote: Sending juju for successful surgery in Geneva!
Because of Facebook connecting me to other people with my chronic disease, alas I hear horror stories about the NHS and access to care on a nearly daily basis. It’s really a shame that it is so underfunded and unable to help everyone who needs health care.
Amy On Oct 11, 2023, at 2:22 AM, Jenny Swanson <jenny@...> wrote:
? Dear Everyone, ? We have had a tricky summer, as DH needs a particular, uncommon, surgical solution for his aggressive prostate cancer, and after it was cancelled in London two days before it was due to happen (late August) it now turns out there is currently nobody in the Uk who is able to offer it at present. After six weeks of struggling with funding authorities of various kinds, he turned to the University Hospital in Geneva, just up the road from our apartment there, and they have come through wonderfully. He is booked to have a similar (though not identical) surgery on Thursday 19th October. Fingers crossed no covid or anything else holds it up this time. ? We are told there is a 50% chance of a full cure following this procedure, but that’s the best anyone has been able to offer us so that is what we have to go with. More finger crossing! ? Any spare juju, both that the op goes ahead, and that it goes well and has a successful outcome, would be very much appreciated!!!!! ? As anyone on Ravelry will know, I have been browsing Christmas Stocking patterns, and also advent projects as these tend to use small amounts of a lot of different colours and I have several kilograms of 4 ply bits and pieces which need used up. Realistically, I won’t be doing anything like that for the few days up to and following the surgery, because I know that in a hospital situation the only things I can manage are simple socks or endless stripy blankets. But one can imagiknit (as I learned from this group decades ago). Goodness, I can remember when a whole group of us turned 40 – and its my 65th birthday this coming December. ? It has been a very strange year, both family-wise and indeed weather wise. I hope everyone else, and families, are staying well and finding joy in life. We are trying to keep cheerful. ? Jenny
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Jenny, wishing your DH a speedy and full recovery! Great news so far.?
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On Oct 23, 2023, at 12:10 PM, Nilda <nildamesa@...> wrote:
? What great news! May the good recovery continue. Nilda
On Oct 23, 2023, at 12:56 PM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Hooray! I was going to ask but figured no news was good news and was just keeping fingers crossed till we heard from you!? On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 12:33 PM Jenny Swanson < jenny@...> wrote: Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening.
Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago....
Jenny?
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On Oct 23, 2023, at 11:20 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? Thank you all! It is lovely and soft and cuddly and warm - I think from the baby camel in it.?
I’m sorry I missed you Laura and Steph. I’m afraid I only ventured out of the workshop building in very short bursts. As one of my fellow volunteers said - “there’s too many people out there!” when she came back. I did a bit more walking around Sunday mid-day when the crowds were a bit lighter but even then I just went to see the booths I had marked off as wanting to see.?
I took a drum carding class with the Clemes family and really learned a lot. I bought 1 ring distaff, a hair brush cleaner for cleaning my drum carder, a box of tea and some fudge! ツ
Mostly just checked in students, helped teachers, setup and replenished/cleaned up the refreshments and hung out with my fellow volunteers. I did a lot of people watching out of the windows and looked for y’all heading to the restrooms by the first aid station but didn’t see you. On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 10:58 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: Saw it in person w Steph!? It is *gorgeous*, and the accolades well deserved!
Laura ?Congratulations Jaya!?
I saw the sweater and it deserves all these accolades. It’s gorgeous.?
Sad that I didn’t run into you at Rhinebeck.?
Steph On Oct 23, 2023, at 8:54 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? I entered a sweater in the Rhinebeck finished item competition. This is the first year I've ever entered anything in a competition, let alone two. But since I'd never done a fully handspun sweater before, I decided to enter them.
I got First place in the category, Best Knitted Item and Best in Show for the sweater! I've attached a photo of it with all the ribbons. Better photos are on Ravelry. The Best of Show ribbon is longer than the sweater itself!
I'm pretty pleased
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What great news! May the good recovery continue. Nilda
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On Oct 23, 2023, at 12:56 PM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote: ? Hooray! I was going to ask but figured no news was good news and was just keeping fingers crossed till we heard from you!? On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 12:33 PM Jenny Swanson < jenny@...> wrote: Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening.
Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago....
Jenny?
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Excellent news, Jenny! Thanks for sharing. We will keep sending juju and good thoughts that his recovery continues to be exceptional!
Patricia in Austin (for now)
On Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:56:31 AM CDT, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
Hooray! I was going to ask but figured no news was good news and was just keeping fingers crossed till we heard from you!?
On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 12:33 PM Jenny Swanson < jenny@...> wrote: Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening.
Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago....
Jenny?
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Hooray! I was going to ask but figured no news was good news and was just keeping fingers crossed till we heard from you!?
On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 12:33 PM Jenny Swanson < jenny@...> wrote: Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening.
Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago....
Jenny?
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What happy news for a Monday! Hooray!! jacqueline?
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On Oct 23, 2023, at 12:33 PM, Jenny Swanson <jenny@...> wrote:
? Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening.
Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago....
Jenny?
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Thank you so much everyone for the JuJu and good wishes. The surgery went very well and the surgeons are delighted with DHs recovery so far. He is still on the ward but hopes to be released on Wednesday. It's only a few minutes walk from our apartment here, so I go up for an hour each morning and evening.
Good to hear if the various Rhinebeck visits. We both have fond memories of the year I attended. Long ago....
Jenny?
On 12 Oct 2023 01:34, Amy Brotslaw Schweiger <brotslaw@...> wrote: Sending juju for successful surgery in Geneva!
Because of Facebook connecting me to other people with my chronic disease, alas I hear horror stories about the NHS and access to care on a nearly daily basis. It’s really a shame that it is so underfunded and unable to help everyone who needs health care.
Amy On Oct 11, 2023, at 2:22 AM, Jenny Swanson <jenny@...> wrote:
? Dear Everyone, ? We have had a tricky summer, as DH needs a particular, uncommon, surgical solution for his aggressive prostate cancer, and after it was cancelled in London two days before it was due to happen (late August) it now turns out there is currently nobody in the Uk who is able to offer it at present. After six weeks of struggling with funding authorities of various kinds, he turned to the University Hospital in Geneva, just up the road from our apartment there, and they have come through wonderfully. He is booked to have a similar (though not identical) surgery on Thursday 19th October. Fingers crossed no covid or anything else holds it up this time. ? We are told there is a 50% chance of a full cure following this procedure, but that’s the best anyone has been able to offer us so that is what we have to go with. More finger crossing! ? Any spare juju, both that the op goes ahead, and that it goes well and has a successful outcome, would be very much appreciated!!!!! ? As anyone on Ravelry will know, I have been browsing Christmas Stocking patterns, and also advent projects as these tend to use small amounts of a lot of different colours and I have several kilograms of 4 ply bits and pieces which need used up. Realistically, I won’t be doing anything like that for the few days up to and following the surgery, because I know that in a hospital situation the only things I can manage are simple socks or endless stripy blankets. But one can imagiknit (as I learned from this group decades ago). Goodness, I can remember when a whole group of us turned 40 – and its my 65th birthday this coming December. ? It has been a very strange year, both family-wise and indeed weather wise. I hope everyone else, and families, are staying well and finding joy in life. We are trying to keep cheerful. ? Jenny
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Thank you all! It is lovely and soft and cuddly and warm - I think from the baby camel in it.?
I’m sorry I missed you Laura and Steph. I’m afraid I only ventured out of the workshop building in very short bursts. As one of my fellow volunteers said - “there’s too many people out there!” when she came back. I did a bit more walking around Sunday mid-day when the crowds were a bit lighter but even then I just went to see the booths I had marked off as wanting to see.?
I took a drum carding class with the Clemes family and really learned a lot. I bought 1 ring distaff, a hair brush cleaner for cleaning my drum carder, a box of tea and some fudge! ツ
Mostly just checked in students, helped teachers, setup and replenished/cleaned up the refreshments and hung out with my fellow volunteers. I did a lot of people watching out of the windows and looked for y’all heading to the restrooms by the first aid station but didn’t see you.
On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 10:58 AM Laura Need < lrneed@...> wrote: Saw it in person w Steph!? It is *gorgeous*, and the accolades well deserved!
Laura ?Congratulations Jaya!?
I saw the sweater and it deserves all these accolades. It’s gorgeous.?
Sad that I didn’t run into you at Rhinebeck.?
Steph On Oct 23, 2023, at 8:54 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? I entered a sweater in the Rhinebeck finished item competition. This is the first year I've ever entered anything in a competition, let alone two. But since I'd never done a fully handspun sweater before, I decided to enter them.
I got First place in the category, Best Knitted Item and Best in Show for the sweater! I've attached a photo of it with all the ribbons. Better photos are on Ravelry. The Best of Show ribbon is longer than the sweater itself!
I'm pretty pleased
-- Jaya
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Saw it in person w Steph! ?It is *gorgeous*, and the accolades well deserved!
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On Oct 23, 2023, at 10:30 AM, Stephannie Roy <stephannie.roy@...> wrote:
? Congratulations Jaya!?
I saw the sweater and it deserves all these accolades. It’s gorgeous.?
Sad that I didn’t run into you at Rhinebeck.?
Steph On Oct 23, 2023, at 8:54 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? I entered a sweater in the Rhinebeck finished item competition. This is the first year I've ever entered anything in a competition, let alone two. But since I'd never done a fully handspun sweater before, I decided to enter them.
I got First place in the category, Best Knitted Item and Best in Show for the sweater! I've attached a photo of it with all the ribbons. Better photos are on Ravelry. The Best of Show ribbon is longer than the sweater itself!
I'm pretty pleased
-- Jaya
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Congratulations Jaya!?
I saw the sweater and it deserves all these accolades. It’s gorgeous.?
Sad that I didn’t run into you at Rhinebeck.?
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On Oct 23, 2023, at 8:54 AM, Jaya Srikrishnan <ermabom@...> wrote:
? I entered a sweater in the Rhinebeck finished item competition. This is the first year I've ever entered anything in a competition, let alone two. But since I'd never done a fully handspun sweater before, I decided to enter them.
I got First place in the category, Best Knitted Item and Best in Show for the sweater! I've attached a photo of it with all the ribbons. Better photos are on Ravelry. The Best of Show ribbon is longer than the sweater itself!
I'm pretty pleased
-- Jaya
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