It’s over a week since my last post and I can’t quite believe where the time has gone ? I somehow, missed posting anything last week. Today, I thought it would be a good idea to simply have a quick chat and reflect on life at the moment.
I’ve been Making as usual (everyday) but in a more relaxed way. Life has taken on a regular routine and is filled with general living things. I feel, as if I don’t have my Making space prior to lockdown on the 23/3/20 - seven or eight weeks ago. Each part of my day is quite busy. I’m not sure how that can be ? All the things I do are important in their own way eg planning meals, keeping in touch with family, exercise walks, shopping menu and lists etc. All these things need doing but are not especially exciting.
We (two grown up boys, my husband and me) are living in the same house and together (very grateful that that is the case) and are doing Ok, considering we are all completely at home. In some respects, things are very organised and gradually little jobs (around the house) are being done. I think, it’s true to say, life has taken on a different focus. We have lots of lovely moments but things seem are a bit short term with lots of uncertainty. I’m not sure I’m totally happy with my personal focus, I like a list of things to achieve each day and my lists are very uninspiring at the moment. Perhaps, it’s time to make some plans ? By plans, I mean little personal goals - I think ?
Getting back to Making for a moment (my happy place), I’ve spent lots of time trying to conquer a knitting pattern. This pattern is from the 52 Weeks of socks from Laine, you can read all about the book here. The pattern is called Heartichoke. It’s a wonderful pattern, I talked about this knit on the blog a few weeks ago - read about it here. However, for some reason, the lace detail on the leg has given me lots of grief. It’s not difficult but it’s the sort of pattern which needs attention and I have made so many mistakes (repeatedly) that I almost gave up. I must have restarted the lace section six times, at least. I knitted several rows of the 20 row pattern each time. I couldn’t read my knitting accurately enough so each time it all came out (just the lace bit !) Very frustrating. However, I persevered and I’m so pleased I did. Having done so, it’s a joy to pick up the needles and knit a few rows. I realised I needed peace, the radio is fine but no conversation and no TV screens.
I love this pattern and am enjoying the knit, immensely. The yarn is from the wonderful Ginger Twist Studios, read about it here.
I’m not sure when these socks will be finished, it doesn’t matter at the moment. I’m simply enjoying the process.
I do have other projects underway. There’s a sweater and a few sewing projects. I’ll share my sweater knit and the sewing projects in a few days.
Thanks for calling in today.
Keep safe.
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