I love the idea of logic problems to refocus my attention from obnoxious and somewhat overwhelming things. I also have a penchant for those cheap books of them. They remind me of being sick as a child, and my parents would sometimes bring them home for me.
Are you on Ravelry? It would be fun to follow you! I’m on as lajulie. I am currently working on a black top down raglan sweater. I used to knit *constantly.* A couple of years ago I became an epileptic, and it’s a little harder to focus on the knitting since then, but I have to remind myself that I *can* still do this. I have been doing exactly what you suggested, and just focusing on the instructions and what is right in front of me. It’s harder, a lot less mindless, but it’s been wonderful.
Thank you for what you do. It’s a nice bright spot in some darker moments. ❤️
The counting during stressful moments thing is for sure relatable. I remember driving on edge in the middle of Utah nearly on E, and singing “99 bottles of beer” instead of pleading for a gas station to appear between canyons. I now know my car has at least 30 miles once the light turns on. 🙂↔️
What kind of wool do you like to work with? I haven’t tried knitting, but love to darn so I’m curious if it’s a hobby I might enjoy, too. What was your first project?
I’ve been experimenting with lots of different yarns. Mostly by accident, depending on what the stores in my area have. I’ve been using lots of cascade 200, mostly because it’s pre-spun 🙃 I started off making very simple, knit stitch only all the way across scarves. But slowly have gotten into more interesting patterns! Did a basket weave scarf and working on a lattice pattern scarf now. The more irregular the knitting pattern, the more relaxing I’ve found! Something that really holds my counting attention 👼
I love the idea of logic problems to refocus my attention from obnoxious and somewhat overwhelming things. I also have a penchant for those cheap books of them. They remind me of being sick as a child, and my parents would sometimes bring them home for me.
Are you on Ravelry? It would be fun to follow you! I’m on as lajulie. I am currently working on a black top down raglan sweater. I used to knit *constantly.* A couple of years ago I became an epileptic, and it’s a little harder to focus on the knitting since then, but I have to remind myself that I *can* still do this. I have been doing exactly what you suggested, and just focusing on the instructions and what is right in front of me. It’s harder, a lot less mindless, but it’s been wonderful.
Thank you for what you do. It’s a nice bright spot in some darker moments. ❤️
Oooo I didn't know about Ravelry!! I'll poke around and follow you if I join. Thanks so much for reading and sharing, glad it's a bright spot💗
The counting during stressful moments thing is for sure relatable. I remember driving on edge in the middle of Utah nearly on E, and singing “99 bottles of beer” instead of pleading for a gas station to appear between canyons. I now know my car has at least 30 miles once the light turns on. 🙂↔️
What kind of wool do you like to work with? I haven’t tried knitting, but love to darn so I’m curious if it’s a hobby I might enjoy, too. What was your first project?
I’ve been experimenting with lots of different yarns. Mostly by accident, depending on what the stores in my area have. I’ve been using lots of cascade 200, mostly because it’s pre-spun 🙃 I started off making very simple, knit stitch only all the way across scarves. But slowly have gotten into more interesting patterns! Did a basket weave scarf and working on a lattice pattern scarf now. The more irregular the knitting pattern, the more relaxing I’ve found! Something that really holds my counting attention 👼
I really appreciate how you shine your brilliance (even when you don’t see it as brilliant). 🙏🏾