I have been doing a lot more knitting than spinning this year; it always settles me when I need to unwind. I take my little knitting bag in the car every day to work, drive to the park on lunch hour and begin to knit after finishing my lunch. You see, I started a diet last November after having put on about 15 lbs. There was a lot of talk at work about all of us losing weight during the fall of 2019 and I felt like everyone was looking at me. I know that's not true, but you know how it is. Anyway, I began to eat more fruits and veg and less snacks and sandwiches. Little by little the weight came off and then the pandemic hit.
My goal for losing weight had been to fit into some cargo pants I planned to wear on a trip to the Holy Land with our church. The trip was cancelled due to the epidemic, so instead we flew to Las Vegas and visited the Grand Canyon and some other nearby sites in the West.
I took my knitting on the trip and visited several local yarn shops, making purchases along the way. It was so much fun, and the year would have nearly been a bust if not for the trip. God knew how much we would need it. We also visited family while in California and got some real perspective while out there. Truly.
Since returning from the trip, I've been knitting with the yarn I purchased as well as using yarn from our local yarn store. Thank you JESUS for knitting. :-)
Here is the current pair of finished socks made with purchased yarn.
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| Autumn Dawn Socks |
I have a great appreciation for yarn shop owners. I really try my best to give them my business, whether on Etsy or at a brick & mortar store.