My Dockside cardigan is all seamed! And it fits! Imagine that, I used a pattern generator that works off my actual measurements, and it worked. What a concept.
I now have the wide collar and the button bands to do, and it will be done. I received some buttons that I ordered on Etsy, and have a couple more sets on the way, so stay tuned for a button-choosing post. I’m really pleased with how this one is turning out. It may well be the best-fitting sweater I’ve ever made.
And now for your public service announcement.
I posted about this on FB, but this has been one hell of a 10 days or so around here. A member of our extended family was killed in a motor vehicle accident a little over a week ago. The family was still reeling from that one, when my husband woke me up a week ago Sunday night, having a stroke in progress. It looked pretty dire initially, although his symptoms were already dramatically improved by the time the EMTs arrived. He spent a couple nights in the hospital getting some tests done, but is now home and doing well. If you weren’t married to him, you wouldn’t be able to tell at this point that anything happened. So we feel very fortunate all in all.
Since many of our friends and family are in our age group, we’ve gotten asked the question, “What do you look for? How do you know you are having a stroke?”
Stroke.org has lots of good information, but just remember F.A.S.T.
F: Face drooping
A: Arm weakness
S: Speech-any changes in speech or comprehension
T: Time to call 911
Time really is of the essence here. If you have a typical ischemic stroke (due to blockage in a blood vessel), the administration of “clot-busting” drugs can be life saving, but this is a time-critical intervention that may not be beneficial if you wait too long.
If you or anyone you know has any of these symptoms, call 911. Don’t just wait it out, don’t drive yourself to urgent care, don’t sit on hold with your doctor’s office. Call 911 and let the professionals sort it out. Time is brain, and you don’t get it back once it’s gone.
Lorette, so sorry about both situations. Hope the extended family has a loving support system. No one should go through a tragedy like that alone. Glad your husband is doing well. The sweater looks like it fits well…yeah, who knew?!
The sweater does look great, but I am sorry about the family member, and so glad your husband is recovering. How frightening.
Your sweater is really smashing! Looking forward to seeing it completed. So sorry about your loss, but happy that your husband was able to be treated quickly and is recovering. Thanks for the reminder of stroke symptoms.
Love you guys!!!!
So glad John is home and doing well. Your sweater is lovely and is a perfect fit. Would you mind sharing a link to the pattern generator you used? Thanks
I am heavy-hearted with the trauma you and your family have experienced. I so appreciate the information on stroke. It can be so unnoticeable in some cases. I am encouraged to hear your husband will be ok.
Yikes! Keeping your family in my thoughts. Sooo glad your husband is doing well now!
Wow! You have been through a lot lately. Many thoughts and prayers for everyone involved.
Oh my gosh you and your family have been through a lot lately! Glad your husband is doing well. So sorry about your extended family member-to be taken suddenly is so tragic. On a lighter note, your sweater is absolutely beautiful!