Hey Ho, That’s Life

Hello everyone. Hope you are all well and in good fettle. Yet again you may have noticed my absence for some time. I would love to be able to tell you I was off on some unexpected adventure of a lifetime and had been enjoying myself so much I was unable to make contact with you. The sun was to die for, the water so appealing and the activities exhilarating along with life changing interludes and relationships.

To be honest, the truth is much more ordinary. You may remember my telling you that there had been some challenges for me adjusting to life changes of late. Well, I had hoped at the last time of writing I had put all that behind me and was getting on with life. However, the reality is more laborious and needy of my continued strength and attention. It is therefore evident that I cannot continue to make promises regarding my intentions for knitting and crochet projects which are not being fulfilled – a trait which is not my norm.

For at least the time being, I will not be outlining my future plans for larger projects and the like. Instead I will be sharing with you what I have on my needles or hook at present as well as any interesting bits and pieces I come across along the way. I will also share my progress to date and any strategies I have found while trying to get back in the groove. I know from reading and speaking to others I am not the only person who has ever mislaid their crafting mojo. Perhaps something which I find helpful will assist someone else.

To this end, I am incredibly lucky to have someone who has years of experience and all the patience in the world to assist and coach me along the way. We have come up with a way for me to get back into the crafting habit. Small projects which require little thought and take very little time but should work well in my getting into the rhythm of stitching again. By doing this I am saving a little of the time and space for myself which I have always found so helpful in life, no matter what was happening around me and I have missed so much.

It is amazing to think that in all the years I have crocheted and knitted I have never made a hat or a scarf – very often some of the first items people make when starting out. I don’t know how but I seem to have missed that step.

Well, here I am knitting my very first cowl and hat. I am really looking forward to it. Over the years I have collected many patterns and had many ideas for designs and now I am going to action at least two of those. Wish me luck!

Have you had issues mislaying your crafting mojo? I would be interested to know and how you went about finding it again. What worked for you?

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Take care of yourself and be safe.