Mar 16 2008
Why I don’t bother to do the dishes…
Do you know the feeling when after a hard days of boring work, and dealing with that dragon called boss, you finally get home, kick off your shoes, throw yourself on the sofa, stretch out your legs, put them up on the nearest armchair, and just relax….
This is exactly how I feel when I log in here to put my first post up. Talking - or even thinking - about knitting is the ultimate relaxation for my mind. And when I actually get my hands on it, and knit something, now, that is Nirvana. Peace. Concentration on something without any effort. When I knit, life seems perfect in every way. Even it is not.
No matter how pissed I felt when I started, it smooths my nerves.
If you are a knitter, you know what I’m talking about. If not, you probably have a hobby which gives you the same feeling.
In knitting, my favourite part is to cast on for something new. This is why I have at least five UFOs (unfinished objects) on my needles. Working on the same thing for days or even weeks, makes the fun fade away. Now I have a biiiig project - Norah Gaughan’s Caftan Pullover from IK, and a few smaller projects like:
- A sock for my brother (sits there for a year now).
- The Anthropologie inspired capelet - made with the most unusual yarn I’ve ever came across: Skacel’s Cheerio. Now discontinued, it is a paper-like, patterned ribbon, which is quite harsh to feel and knit. I checked, and after washing, it became softer. For a long time I had no idea what to do with this yarn, but I loved it so much, I had to buy it. I have high hopes for this piece, if I ever going to finish it, it will be a hit.
- Jane Crossover sweater: I had to order some more yarn for this - I’m making it from Mountain Spinnery’s Sylvan Spirit - a great yarn! Only one half of the front is missing, and I can’t wait to finish it - but there is so much to do, and I can hardly get there. I will, soon, because I want to wear this before the really hot summer sets in.
- The vest I’m making for a workmate - this is going to be a fast project, because she is so tiny. Not like me. I got used to make the biggest size from every pattern, and this is a nice change to make something small.
- The crocheted rug for my DD’s room. It is coming together, and I pull out this project from time to time, when I need something colorful and easy on my hands.
It is made with worsted weight cotton, in every existing color, and I’m sure it will light up her room. - Not to mention that I’m preparing for the WAMP, the Sunday Art Market in Budapest, and I want to make/finish a lot of bead-crocheted jewelry. If I will make enough money there, I will pay for an Art Clay Silver instructor course.
See? So much to do, so little time! Now you understand, there is really no time to do the dishes…
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