tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post8750132952212758813..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: In The Making - November 2019Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-34279556118905038432019-11-25T08:27:08.870+00:002019-11-25T08:27:08.870+00:00It certainly does have its ups and downs, it's...It certainly does have its ups and downs, it's no wonder that our creative mojo comes and goes whilst we're grieving. I'm pleased to be at a place where I'm enjoying working on my projects again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-47863482301144432842019-11-24T22:28:48.251+00:002019-11-24T22:28:48.251+00:00Beautiful projects! Glad you're getting your ...Beautiful projects! Glad you're getting your creative mojo back. The grieving process certainly has it's ups and downs.Jeannie Gray Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491806030465386877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75784201641507373262019-11-23T17:58:32.584+00:002019-11-23T17:58:32.584+00:00I love the colour of the sock yarn too, it's l...I love the colour of the sock yarn too, it's lovely to knit with.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-74691779149404638992019-11-23T17:50:27.675+00:002019-11-23T17:50:27.675+00:00Good to know you are feeling better. I love the co...Good to know you are feeling better. I love the colour of your socks.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69517255680702232672019-11-23T10:05:11.490+00:002019-11-23T10:05:11.490+00:00That's a great feeling. I've only had one ...That's a great feeling. I've only had one finish in ages but I don't think it will be long before I have another.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18200444523834943702019-11-23T10:02:36.012+00:002019-11-23T10:02:36.012+00:00Isn't it nice when you feel like you haven'...Isn't it nice when you feel like you haven't finished a project in ages and then two or three are finished all at once! xxHazelxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438389465030714608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18319751479085214272019-11-22T09:20:09.760+00:002019-11-22T09:20:09.760+00:00I'm using beautiful yarn for both these projec...I'm using beautiful yarn for both these projects, it's a pleasure to knit with.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-5276216589838311252019-11-22T09:19:23.279+00:002019-11-22T09:19:23.279+00:00I think many of us craft more now the days are sho...I think many of us craft more now the days are shorter and we can't get outdoors so much.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-46866676264927152052019-11-21T22:07:27.499+00:002019-11-21T22:07:27.499+00:00So pretty! I really like the yarn you are using.So pretty! I really like the yarn you are using.Susan Zarzyckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288882192508352720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-43459826474792018372019-11-21T17:47:36.173+00:002019-11-21T17:47:36.173+00:00I'm impressed with your knitting. There is not...I'm impressed with your knitting. There is nothing like crafting during the long chilly evenings.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-70612238201718899542019-11-21T17:10:55.641+00:002019-11-21T17:10:55.641+00:00The sock yarn is lovely to work with, not a colour...The sock yarn is lovely to work with, not a colour I've used before so it's different from the norm. I'm sorry to hear about Stevie's boyfriend's dad, he must have been a young age. It is hard for men to talk about their feelings, but it's also hard to lose someone at a young age too. I think bottling things up leads to problems later on down the line, but it's easier said than done to get someone to open up if they don't feel able. I do hope things get a little easier for him soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-54752352091760956092019-11-21T12:17:21.775+00:002019-11-21T12:17:21.775+00:00Love the colour of the sock yarn and the wrap will...Love the colour of the sock yarn and the wrap will be pretty whatever you chose to do. Glad you are starting to enjoy your knitting again. My daughters boyfriend has just lost his dad and he is not coping very well at all at the moment, it's still early days for him but that in turn is having an effect on Stevie, she is worried about feeling happy about anything in front of him, which is not good. I keep telling her she needs to get him to talk about things, but men are not always good at that are they. I'm sure your mum would be happy that you are getting your knitting mojo back. xxMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-23319725040414248882019-11-21T08:52:59.155+00:002019-11-21T08:52:59.155+00:00I'm really enjoying the projects I've got ...I'm really enjoying the projects I've got on the go at the moment.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-37297577474979612472019-11-21T08:51:43.459+00:002019-11-21T08:51:43.459+00:00I feel better now I've made a decision about t...I feel better now I've made a decision about the wrap and I know how I'm going to progress, I shall be getting on with it now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27311309964293238382019-11-21T08:50:22.349+00:002019-11-21T08:50:22.349+00:00It's a bit of a relief when I feel the urge to...It's a bit of a relief when I feel the urge to do some crafting again as it usually means I'm getting a bit of a let up from the grief. I think we're all different when someone dies, we all feel differently and we all act differently, there's no right or wrong way. I've allowed myself the time I've needed, and I'm still just going with the flow, it's much easier than trying to fight it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-18186138443351861462019-11-21T08:47:38.733+00:002019-11-21T08:47:38.733+00:00How sad to have lost your mum so long ago. Once of...How sad to have lost your mum so long ago. Once of the things I'm thankful for is that my mum had a long life, she was 84 when she died, and that gives me some comfort. It's very sad when people die young. My crafting mojo has come and gone this year, I expect it still will for some time to come.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-8187878467617909572019-11-21T03:36:34.570+00:002019-11-21T03:36:34.570+00:00pretty socks. Really beautiful blanket!!! I can ...pretty socks. Really beautiful blanket!!! I can see it being loved and used!kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-49758214513218385692019-11-20T23:44:50.510+00:002019-11-20T23:44:50.510+00:00Pleased to read you've decided what you're...Pleased to read you've decided what you're going to do with the wrap, it will look great :)<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-59526480687958049562019-11-20T18:11:39.948+00:002019-11-20T18:11:39.948+00:00So wonderful that you are again enjoying knitting....So wonderful that you are again enjoying knitting. Yes it is. No one is obligated to put one's life on hold, after someone dies. I'm so happy that yours, now has a beloved occupation, in it, again.<br /><br />Gentle hugs...<br /><br />⛄🔥⛄🔥⛄wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-7726738848548239832019-11-20T16:46:05.543+00:002019-11-20T16:46:05.543+00:00Its nice to hear your getting your mojo back slowl...Its nice to hear your getting your mojo back slowly but surely Jo. Its not easy to get yourself out of that slump and really its still early days for you since you lost your mum. I can't believe it will be 30 years next year since my mum passed away it only seems like it happened 5 years ago. <br /><br />MxLazy Days & Sundayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00981937294479619947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-4589138047767683382019-11-20T16:12:47.640+00:002019-11-20T16:12:47.640+00:00There's so many bugs doing the rounds at the m...There's so many bugs doing the rounds at the moment. I've still got a bad chest two weeks on, and I can't sleep for coughing, but I'm beginning to feel much better now. I've given magic loop a go in the past but haven't got on with it for socks before now. Hope you're feeling better soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-856458361505116202019-11-20T16:10:38.017+00:002019-11-20T16:10:38.017+00:00I've had large spells of time this year when I...I've had large spells of time this year when I just haven't been able to concentrate on anything, which isn't really conducive to crafting, but I'm feeling quite good at the moment so I'm making the most of it whilst I can. The thing with bereavement is that it just hits you and there's nothing you can do about it when it does, so I'm just going with the flow. I think there are pros and cons to knitting socks on a circular needle, as there are to double pointed needles, I think it's just a case of preference really.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-77199282092211727162019-11-20T16:07:08.389+00:002019-11-20T16:07:08.389+00:00The socks do look Christmassy being such a deep re...The socks do look Christmassy being such a deep red, I love the colour. What a lovely thing to say, thank you so much.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62814053797868437402019-11-20T16:05:52.252+00:002019-11-20T16:05:52.252+00:00I think the different yarns are working well toget...I think the different yarns are working well together.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-51514264323786272019-11-20T16:05:02.096+00:002019-11-20T16:05:02.096+00:00I've tried magic loop in the past and though I...I've tried magic loop in the past and though I'm okay with it for sleeves and hats, it's been a different matter with socks. I don't know why but it's been a different story this time, I'm getting on with it really well. I'm glad to have made a decision about the wrap, I just need to do some weighing of yarn and work out how many different sections I'm able to add and then I can crack on with it. It's been a very difficult year with my mum dying in March. My dad isn't in the best of health either so we've had the added worry on top, but it's the firsts of everything without my mum which is the hardest. It was her birthday a couple of weeks ago and we've still got Christmas to get through without her. It's all very sad.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com