To cut a long story short, we are moving, again. Abroad, again. Things are progressing much faster than anticipated, and we will be leaving Scotland at the end of next month. Suffice to say I am stressed. Seriously stressed. But in a good way. I'm really excited about our future, which I'll share with you in good time. I like things to be fully squared away before I share, I'm just a bit superstitious that way.
I do have a couple of WIP's this week. I've made progress (ok, a little bit) on Rori's shrug. It is harder to work on right now because I have to focus on what I'm doing, the sleeves and the back work off different row numbers. "Ouch" says my over-taxed brain. But I'm getting there.
I'm also working on what I've dubbed "The Stress Blanket" We were calling it by all manner of names, and still do, but really it is just a stash busting masterpiece that is lovely for all of its ugliness. I'm letting my girls pick the yarn as I go, and Isla's already claimed it for future use in front of the tv. I can't ask for more than that. It is a super easy pattern, especially for my limited crochet skills, and it eats up the yarn. I really want to use up any yarn that isn't set aside for future projects.
Happy Crafting!!
First of all, congrats!! It is very exciting that you are moving somewhere new! Good luck with the packing and everything, you are super mom so you can do it. Also, I'm loving the stress blanket, I did something similar when my long time partner left me and it can be very satisfying and therapeutic.
ReplyDeleteWell now you have left a cliff hanger. Where oh where are you going????? I guess I will be patient and wait to find out. Have fun packing :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are moving in record speed! I hope you are headed someplace fabulous and have wonderful adventures.
ReplyDeleteI have a stash blanket going to, called the Wonderblanket, and it will probably take me years to finish.
Good luck with your move and all the packing and hassle that comes with it. I think you stress blanket looks nice and how busy you shall have, it will be nice to occasionally crochet a row.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket and the shrug look great!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move. I bet you're on to a new adventure.
How exciting to be moving...good luck with that! I love the name for your blanket! Great projects!!
ReplyDeletea move!!! i always look at that as the time to really do a clean sweep of the stuff!!! a stress blankie is just the thing to have going in the midst of a move!!!! happy adventuring!
ReplyDeleteI hope your stress blanket will bring you much comfort when it is funished! Good luck with your move!
ReplyDeleteZowie! I'm stressed trying to move house and it's just down the block. No wonder your blankie is growing quickly! Good luck with all the details, and I'm looking forward to hearing about your new adventures!
ReplyDeleteMoving is always a monstrous ordeal - I suppose because we all think it's the perfect time to clean out, use up, organize and otherwise fulfill every forgotten or broken New Year's resolution. Do what you can and it will all come out in the wash :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't face moving ever again, I did it too many times in my twenties. I love the blanket the colours are lovely hope it continues to help you face the move.
ReplyDeleteI would like a stress blanket that I could throw over anything that stresses me out, and it would magically disappear... =)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move, hope all goes smoothly.
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How exciting! Good luck with the move! I love your stress blanket. Such an awesome name for a project. I want to start crocheting a blanket, too.
ReplyDeleteFingers and toes crossed and knocking on wood that everything with your impending move goes smoothly!
ReplyDeleteI'm a little behind... I hope your moving preparations are going smoothly. Anxious to hear where you are going.
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