Sue -- sorry to hear about your upcoming knee replacement. But from folks I've talked to, the hassle is worth it.
Perfect fabric, Ube. And I too like sitting around a fire pit. Haven't done it in years.
I'll look for a pattern and sign up after I'm on my way. Learned the hard way in the wall hanging swap not to sign up too early in case life takes over. Now I'm waiting on both swaps until I'm almost done before declaring intent.