Well, I didn’t manage to knit in public on Worldwide Knit/Craft in Public Day, but I did knit at a baseball game last Thursday. I’ll knit anywhere, on MY schedule. That piece of knitting has since been frogged; I decided I wanted it to be narrower. Each cast on is a swatch, until it’s not!
The previous cast on went along for quite a while until I realized that I made a math error on the decrease shaping. Along the way I decided to flip it from bottom up to top down because increases are prettier than decreases, and I’d start with fewer stitches. Bonus! That’s what I was experimenting with at the baseball game.
No knitting while bicycling! DH and I went on a bike ride along the Columbia River. We had great views of the river, birds, Mount Hood (see it at the top of the picture?). This is an urban ride on a path alongside Marine Drive, which is very busy! I’m glad we could be off the road for most of it.
Fundraiser for Parkinson’s support
We’re participating in a fundraiser for Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon this month. DH was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease last year (early, mild symptoms, doing great). Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon has very helpful programs including informational seminars, activities, and support groups. If you’d like to donate, here’s my link. Thanks for considering it! And here’s a link to DH’s Parkinson’s blog, if you’re interested.
We’re making the most of a string of perfect summer days. Not too hot, not too cool. I hope your weather and knitting are…perfect!
PDXKnitterati 
I’m very sorry to hear about the diagnosis, Michele, but very happy to hear how well he’s doing.
So very sorry to hear about Phil’s diagnosis.
The bike ride looks like a beautiful place to peddle along.
I wish you the best. My MIL had Parkinson’s. MY DH’s right arm shakes but his MD brother says it’s not Parkinson’s because he can stop the shaking if he thinks about it. He teases me that he’s giving me a massage if he puts his arm over my shoulder.
Glad to hear your partner is doing well in light of the diagnosis. “Each cast on is a swatch, until it’s not!” That’s a great line!
Glad your DH is doing well – hope that continues to be true for a good long time! Looks like you have been enjoying getting out and doing things 🙂