Yesterday, my newest pattern was released. It is a lot different than what I have been making lately. I decided to take a break from the political designs and try my hand at something else. I am really please with the results, but the process was a real eye opener for me. My political hats follow a certain formula. There are steps to take and voila! a new hat. Stained Glass Spirals took weeks of knitting and note taking before I even considered letting anyone else see it. There was sizing, and testers. It was such a learning experience. But it was so rewarding. After I finished this pattern I felt drained. I have barely been able to look at my knitting lately. Obviously, this isn't the best thing that could happen, since I design patterns. At first I tried to fight the fatigue. I kept knitting (poorly) and kept getting terrible results. After about a week of struggling I gave up. I put my knitting away. I read 2 books. I went to the park. Then an amazing thing happened. I wanted to knit again. Sometimes we need to remember that society isn't always right. We live in a world of glossy Instagram photos and blog posts. There is so much pressure to do more and to look perfect. Sometimes we need a break. Sometimes we need to see an Instagram post that show what a complete disaster days can be. Sometimes a blog post admitting we need a break is what you need to see. I took a week off to rest and refresh. I know that's not possible with all things, kids, jobs, family, but sometimes it's ok to say no to a commitment, or admit that life isn't IG perfect. By doing that you may actually be encouraging someone else that is struggling. So, I hope you like the new pattern. It was such a labor of love. I plan more pieces to coordinate, but right now they are not flowing, so, they are taking a break. :) Thank you to all the testers over on OurUnraveled.com. You guys were just amazing and I never would have been able to do this without your help. https://store.ourunraveled.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=106 https://www.etsy.com/listing/715712950/stained-glass-spirals?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1
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Sue
8/18/2019 05:38:16 am
This looks like a lovely pattern. Thanks for letting us all know it's ok to take a break when we get overwhelmed or when we just can't make knitting or crocheting happen. I'm glad to see that you're feeling better.
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