Thanks for being here! It's a long time since I posted. I've had a bit of a tricky time struggling with depression and I really couldn't get my mind around posting. I think I stopped using my SAD lamp too early, (i.e. when the clocks went forward) and I should have used it for at least an extra month. The depression wasn't severe but everything seemed a huge effort.
One thing I was able to do was to knit! I knitted various things - scarves, hats, twiddlemuffs. What I didn't do was finish them.
So, inspired by her, I too have started finishing, Here's my first finish. A scarf for a homeless person. I finished the knitting months ago and this afternoon I have made the fringe. I have three more of these to finish!
Lovely scarf! Is it double thickness-have you knitted it on circular needles?
ReplyDeleteyes circular needles and mostly donated wool I hope someone enjoys wearing it.
DeleteWell done, I have remembered I have a cardi I started 8 years ago, just needs sewing up and the band done.. Shall I join in with you and Ali and finish it? I could but since then I've gain weight so doubt it will fit me, but a good incentive to lose weight??
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan or two!
DeleteI'm sorry for your bout of depression. It can take hold and then its hard to move into light. Your knitting sure will brighten someone's day though.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your good wishes. I hope the scarf cheers someone!
DeleteI love the colors you chose for the scarf, it will bless the homeless person who receives it. I am sorry your depression appeared, I will mail you a card tomorrow, we will see how long it takes to arrive. Or "if" it arrives.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've told the people who handle the donated wool that I want.need bright colours! And if all else fails, I buy them.
DeleteI love your scarf! The fringing does finish it off beautifully. Finishing things definitely lifts my mood and makes me feel like I'm actually accomplishing something. Hope you're feeling more like yourself again :-)
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back to blogging and to hear you are doing better. Been keeping you in prayer.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've been aware of others carrying me.
DeleteSorry to hear that you've been unwell. I hope the improvement is sustained and you have the energy to finish many more lovely things. Love and prayers, Barbara
ReplyDeleteThank you! I;m hoping that no I have found enough "go" to get the scarves finished it will sustain me to do other things.
DeleteGlad you are feeling a little brighter. That is one very cheerful scarf!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Life seems brighter and cheery as well.
DeleteWhat a beautiful scarf and will be a lovely gift to keep a homeless person warm. I am very guilty of startitis but not finishing. I am currently trying to use up fabric for my charity makes and hope they will raise some money. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of us have lots of things we start with great enthusiasm and then the mojo escapes"
DeleteReading back through your post and the comments made me recall when I started to knit a jumper in the school colours for my eldest son when he started at his senior school. That was in 1976 . . . . the year that my 2nd son was born.
DeleteWhen that 2nd son turned 10(!!!) I dug out that jumper - a back, half a front and 2 sleeves - and considered it might be a good idea to finish it in readiness for him starting senior school. I never did finish it - we moved from Leicestershire to Cornwall in 1986. No idea what happened to that bag of knitting, the pattern, wool, needles, etc.
I'm so glad to see you posting again, Mary - what with Covid, its effects and continuing presence and the awful news in the media, depression seems to be widespread. Some sunshine and good news is what we need. Your colourful knitting is an excellent start; I'm tempted to splash some colours about in home. Maybe make a start on the fence in the back garden first, to see if it looks cheerful. Best wishes for a brighter future. x
ReplyDeleteThank you! Summer is lifting everyone's mood, isn't it!
ReplyDeleteSorry you've not been great, but I'm glad to see you blogging again. God bless.
ReplyDeletePleased to hear that you are feeling a little better again. Winter can be so hard and lonely. Lovely scarf. Margaret Stedman
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