I didn't do a whole lot of yarny stuff last week, either. Between my lingering stuffy/runny nose, a long-term subbing gig that fell in my lap mid week, and the sudden death of my mother, I've been a bit, well, you know.
But I did manage to pull out another project that's been around for a while. And I worked on it for about an hour.
For my birthday in 2019, my brother got me some yarn. I decided I'd make a moebius scarf with it. I started it, and then I used it as a school project. That is, I carried it with me to work for days when I didn't have much to do. And while there were times I'd work on it, those were sporadic.
I didn't like the pattern I was using, so at some point I ripped it out. By January 2023 I was working on the current cobweb pattern. (I have gathered links to previous posts about this scarf. They are at the bottom. I hope I found them all, but there are probably one or two posts that I missed.)
And now I find myself at a point I was doubting I'd ever reach. I have nearly gotten to the end of the skein.
If I was planning on ending this at the beginning of a round, I'd be done. I doubt this is enough yarn to make it around the whole thing again. But I'm doing this in a spiral, and at this weight of yarn, no one will be able to tell that I didn't end at an even round.
And so now, I contemplate. The yarn came with two skeins. The brown above, and this one:
Which is fuzzy and will make a nice border for what I've done so far.
Or, I could just finally be done with the original. After 5 1/2 years.
At the rate it took me to crochet the first ball... (They were roughly the same size.)
I'll think about it. I don't know what I'd do with that ball if I don't put it on this cowl/scarf/whatever.
And maybe I'll find something yarny to work on so I have something to write about on Mondays. I'll get my mojo back. Eventually. But life has been a lot lately, and I'm just trying to keep up.
Moebius Scarf Posts
It'll be interesting to see what you decide to do.
ReplyDeleteNo pressure, you’ve got a lot in your plate right now, but either way, the scarf will be beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yeah, everything kind of all hit at once.
DeleteI like the moebius scarf! I am fascinated by moebius in paper too, and cutting it, then cutting it again, it's like magic!
ReplyDeleteThe cool thing about the scarf is I keep adding to the outside. Both sides. At the same time.
DeleteIf it calls to you, do it. If it doesn't, don't. I think that second ball would make a nice border. Five years plus isn't bad. Look at me...
ReplyDeleteI mean, I've got two years before it beats the 7 1/2 year cardi.
DeleteTake it one minute at a time. It’s ok to be upset for a day..we need tht to regain our strength. I’m liking what you are making so far. My best friend’s daughter loves knitting. She bought yarn in Germany and made a “bag” in grey and blue, the colours of Ravensclaw from Harry Potter. I am in this clan and my friend is a Hufflepuff. I could see you make these bags and you could place the dragon on them. I use it when I go to any store.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteLiving in a hot region, I have no idea about these things!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's not like I'll actually wear the thing...
DeleteThe scarf will be beautiful, and you don't need to be making decisions right now about anything. Take care !
ReplyDeleteIt's good to keep my head on things that aren't grief.
DeleteI’m sure it will turn out great. And it’s good to keep going with favorite hobbies and activities.
ReplyDeleteI hope so. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
DeleteThe border could be pretty.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking good. Don't pressure yourself too much right now. You can always re-post about older projects or projects you want to start.
ReplyDeleteAt least I only do one yarny post a week. It'd be harder if I tried to write about knitting more.
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