Happy Friday! It's been another trying week as the grim reality of the pandemic forces all of us to take stock and make adjustments. Normally I would happily be anticipating the holiday season, but this year the holidays have lost their sparkle.
We were warned this is where we were headed, and I made up my mind I wouldn't be discouraged. Instead I've come up with a couple alternate plans for celebrating. It won't be quite the same, but they all involve plenty of baking and cooking. Some things don't change even in a pandemic.
The world is a dark place right now, but I still make it a habit to look for the bright spots. Often they're hard to find, but I did come across one today. While I was out and about running errands, I had a brief conversation with a woman. She asked about my business. Knitters and yarn . . . I gave her a quick overview. Then she mentioned she had learned to knit during the pandemic. She taught herself with YouTube and made a baby blanket. She also tried crochet but found that to be a little more challenging. Too many loops, she said.
She asked what I thought she should try next. I suggested a hat or a cowl, and we discussed circular needles. At the end she commented that using her hands was very calming during the pandemic. Indeed. I don't know how non-knitters have been coping. This unexpected knitting chatter made my day. It was the bright spot I needed.
I dyed this yarn earlier in the week and am looking forward to giving it a test run over the weekend.
Find something to look forward to. It will help you get through the days.This week's color inspiration . . .
Glistening leaves.
