Uncooperative Thumbs...

Knitting The Heel Flap

I'm knitting as much as my arthritic thumbs will allow. I knit until I can't and then I take a break. This sock would usually take me a day to knit, but my thumbs are howling after an hour or so. 

I knit; stop to take a break; knit; repeat. I'm trying not to be frustrated, but...sheesh. This issue usually goes away as quickly as it flares. Eventually, I'll be back to pain-free, but for now, my thumbs are giving me grief. I'll get this sock finished over the weekend, but my hopes for having it finished by today's post were dashed by my temperamental hands. Sorry to disappoint. These are really going to be beautiful...soon. I'll just keep plugging away as I'm able, and I'll aim to have them finished and photographed for Monday's post.

Squirrel!!!...

I Was Distracted!

I had so many plans for yesterday. I even made a list! Of those things on my list, I only managed to knit in the afternoon. That went well. sigh 

It started shortly after I got up. As I was getting dressed, I rconsidered the "DeClutter" plan I have for this year. My tiny farmhouse closet is overflowing. I decided to pull a number of pieces out of my closet and set them aside to give away or donate. Then, I went downstairs for my morning coffee. Plans were quickly modified.

Handsome had ideas for how to spend a portion of our day, and, considering how I put him off as I made Christmas gifts, I said, "Sure! Let's go." After coffee, feeding dogs and cats, and a bit of cleanup, we were on our way.

So, I'll try again today (she says, chuckling). I know I'll finish that sock. I'll share the pair with you tomorow. We'll see what else I accomplish after that. In the meantime, I hope you have something good planned for today and this weekend.

The Birthday Boy

Last, but certainly not least...Happy Birthday to Son #2. Today is his Birthday, and while we can't be together today, we will be soon so we can celebrate the anniversary of his birth.

Knitting Or Needlework...

My Current Embroidery In Progress

 

While yesterday was much warmer than Tuesday, it's still that season where Wisconsin is not as balmy as our former January days in Florida. That means, I'm more likely to spend my time indoors than out.

Sometimes it's no blessing to have so many options for occupying my time. (Of course, I say that tongue-in-cheek. My blessings overflow and for that, I'm grateful.) The top of the list right now would be completing either this embroidery or that second sock. 

Handsome and I had a lovely meal and visit with our neighbor, Mary Jane yesterday. We were invited for lunch, and it was late afternoon when we got back home. We had such a nice time, but by the time we took care of the dogs, it was time to make our evening meal (we usually eat at 7 pm). Then I caught up on a few other necessary tasks. As a result, I neither knitted nor embroidered.

I have studio work today, but I'm actually scheduling time for handwork so I'm not just spending time at the computer. I have items to list in my Etsy shop, which takes time. My alarm will go off to tell me when it's time to back away from that so I can play. Let's see if I can finish that sock.