With help from the internet, Becky has recently been teaching herself to knit.
She has discovered cable stitching. Yesterday evening she was very cagey about what she was working on, but did manage to send Ian a video when she had finished, long after Jackie and I had retired to bed.
This is what she produced and we found on our morning bucket of coffee today. She chose the colour as one to blend with any spillage. Note that the upper rim of the casing slopes downward to fit beneath the handle.
This afternoon, having deposited their belongings at Elizabeth’s where they will be spending the next few nights, Sam, Holly, Malachi, and Orlaith visited for the rest of the day.
The years rolled away as we reconnected after the Covid restrictions, and the cousins met Dillon and Ellie, who was very comfortable, especially with Holly.
Malachi soon joined Jackie on her computer, just as he had done some years ago. Then, quicker than Ella into the toy box, he made straight for the library where he selected Robert Graves’s “The Greek Myths”.
Orlaith, observed by Ellie, then took over the computer.
After an excellent takeaway meal from Red Chilli
we all relaxed, some playing a computer game on the television screen, before Sam, Holly, and their family returned to my sister’s for the night.
Ellie is so adorable! I like the knitting, a good way to keep your beverage warm or cold. ☺️
Thank you very much, John
Thanks very much, John
What a thoughtful handmade gift. I’m glad the cousins could get together. so much family time was lost because of COVID.
Wishing you and Jackie a healthy and rewarding 2023, Derrick.
Thank you very much from us both, Cynthia. Your good wishes reciprocated
How wonderful and such a useful cover to keep the coffee pot warm… Excellent cable stitch Derrick… And I got your email update too 🙂 Yeah……
Such a happy peek into your families window of Love with one another Derrick .. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family… <3
Much appreciated, Sue
What a fantastic reunion, how lovely for you all.
I do like Becky’s knitting, what a great idea.
I am a knitter, at least I was, and I can say that cable knit is not easy and definitely not for a beginner. Well done to Becky for mastering the skill.
I came to say the same thing; she did extremely well for a beginner. And, you will no longer have fear of the dreaded drips, Derrick!
Thank you both very much
Thank you so much, Sue
The French press cozy is very impressive! Brava to Becky!! Thank you for sharing all of the heartwarming. family reconnection photos. Is it my imagination, or does Ellie look a lot llike Ella? They’re cousins, I think?
Thanks very much, Liz. Becky (our daughter) and Danni (our niece) are cousins; so Florence (Ellie’s mother) and Ella are ? second cousins. After that, I’m lost. 🙂
You’re welcome, Derrick. “Cousins” is close enough!
🙂
What a clever poppet is Becky. One of the reasons I shy away from using the cafetiere is because the coffee goes cold so quickly.
And a cute little poppet is Ellie. We saw our Ellie (Eleanor) yesterday. Seven months and very alert.
So glad your family could make it back for a visit. You will have a marvellous time together.
Thank you so much, Gwen
Oh, that baby is so cute! And how wonderful the family could finally get together. Such beautiful, bright faces.
Thank you very much, Laurie
I am impressed!! A generation along from tea cozies, but with love and talent intertwined ❣️
Thank you very much, Val
So lovely to see all the generations gathered! So much curiosity, love and fun. A great reunion along with the cafetière cozy 🥰
Thank you so much, Val
Impressive knitting! I very much enjoyed the family photos of everyone relaxing and having fun together. Cool tiger jammies, Ellie!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
My mother, who was a terrific knitter, tried and tried to get me to follow in her footsteps, but I just never could grasp the process. I’m mightily impressed by Becky’s work. That’s a step or a dozen above a knitted dishcloth!
Thanks very much, Linda
Very clever Beckie and very practicle during your cold weather at the moment …
Thanks very much, Ivor
Oh good. The photos are here. I’m not sure if it was my server but there were no photos on your post earlier.
Beautiful post. So many new memories for all of you.
Thank you so much, Chrissy. I don’t think that was your server. Mine gave me problems and I had to do it all again
Well it was worth the wait. 🙂
Thanks again
What a sweet, beautiful, and thoughtful gift!
What a lovely family time to make great memories!
OH, that precious Ellie is growing so quickly! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
When will you get the web site fixed so I can follow as before?
I don’t understand why you can’t follow on http://derrickjknight.com
Does this message from SueW help? I’ve just made a discovery.
“Using my iPad and Google there IS a Follow button on your site and an avatar (see attached image)
Using my iPad and safari there is NO follow button and no avatar (see attached image)
Using my Windows computer with both Google and Firefox there is NO Follow button.
and no avatar
This suggests that the fault is a browser issue and my settings but NOT a fault with your new site.”
WordPress says that I am following but I am not. I cannot pick up your daily posts, I an stuck in mid December.
Andrew, none of us can see Derrick’s posts on our readers but hopefully that will be rectified soon.
Are you able to receive notifications via text or e-mail?
No, I don’t think I can, I cannot see a way to follow or get notifications. What has he done?
The team that built Derrick’s new website are still working on it.
I’ll send you something via e-mail that might help.
Thank you very much, Sue
I am sorry, Andrew. I am hoping Peacock Computers can sort this out; and that Sue’s e-mail will help in the meantime
It didn’t really help. I can go direct to your site easily enough but I can find no way to get notifications.
Thanks
Such a lovely family gathering! Everyone looks so happy to be there.
And clever Becky!
Thank you very much, Merril
Thank you so much, Merril
Lovely family time, Derrick. Congrats on the new site!
Thanks very much, Mike
Ellie seems like such a happy baby and how nice to have a gathering of family members.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
You all look so well in these pictures, Derrick, and that’s great. I have never been good at knitting.
Thank you very much, Robbie
Thank you very much, Robbie. Your craftwork is different
What a lovely family gathering, Derrick and Jackie! To have these times together with several generations under one roof now, especially after the pandemic years, must bring a sense of relief, and profound happiness.
Indeed, Lavinia. Thank you very much from us both
A full house of happy and beautiful people! 😍
Thank you very much, Ribana
Great photos, Derrick! Looks like a wonderful time together. Your video did not come through.
Thanks very much, Dwight. I’m sorry about the video
Such a beautiful family day 😊 I also couldn’t access the video but I can visualise Becky’s creation and applaud her. My daughter made me a mug cosy as part of my Christmas present!
Thank you very much, Sandra