Sunday, August 21, 2022

No name

 Now, I know I haven't posted here in a long while. I have finished Iona, and will put up a picture later. I really love the way it has worked up, and am so pleased with the colour I used for the I cord border. One of the girls at work - Rose - suggested it, and she was totally right.

One of the reasons I haven't written anything was because I was going through some personal things and work. And I really didn't feel like doing alot, except knit.

I am currently shaking off the last of covid. Both my husband and I got it at the same time - he got it really lightly with a strong positive. I, on the other hand, got bad symptoms, with a weak positive!!! Makes no sense to me. Maybe it was because I was also fighting sinus and hayfever. The wattle is in full flower over here, and the pollen has also started up. I have been left feeling rather tired, and hope they are understanding at work. 

Speaking of work, I go back on Tuesday. Makes it a short week for me, but I am happy with that. I know I am going to feel quite work out at the end of each day, and certainly by the end of the week, I will need my days off.

Since finishing Iona, I have started Durrow, and had to unpick the whole thing after I realised I had read the charts totally wrong. I was on a total downer when I had to do that. I did try to walk away and start something else instead. But, I know that if I don't pick it up again, then I won't do it. It will stay in the naughty corner for a very long time.  

Monday, August 01, 2022

I am a knitter

 I know that doesn't mean much to anyone. But, I have usually hidden this talent - and it is a talent - and only let other knitters see my work. But, I am 62 years old, and I have decided that it is time I stopped hiding my work. I am not embarrased by my knitting, I don't really know why I've always downplayed what I have achieved with my knitting. Maybe because I am so used to not meeting others expectations? I admit there are many mistakes in my knitting, and I choose colours that make me happy. After all, if I am doing the work, and I am going to be the one to be looking at it, then I should be happy to do so.

I know this doesn't mean much to most people, but it is actually a big step for me. And you know what? I don't really care what others think of me being a knitter. It has taken me a long time to get to that point, and I actually feel like a hugh load has been lifted. One I wasn't even aware that I was carrying!!

Improving but. . .

 Having COVID, or recover from it is bad enough. But, I am also fighting hayfever - how does that happen?!?!? I have also started a cold sor...