Ok! I went from having no real motivation to knit to ALL I WANT TO DO IS KNIT! And spin. And make leather journal covers! Oh, and also do more embroidery and lino carving. I just wanna make shit. All the time.

Honestly.

I can barely find the motivation to go to my day (and night – haha) job… which I need to pay for yarn and fibre and leather and tools. Thank baby Jesus I can knit at work.

Ugh!

Does anyone else feel like this?? Annoyed that they have to do actual grown-up things? It’s total bull-shit right?

I have these on the go right now:

• Weekender Crew out of handspun held with alpaca/mohair
• A pair of socks out of a few leftover/minis
• A shawl design out of stash Cascade Eco +
• A hat design out of Brooklyn Tweek Arbour (which is now discontinued – boo!)

I wish I could stay home and start all the things. In the famous words of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (aka The Yarn Harlot), “I have startitis”.

THINGS I’M OBSESSED WITH:

I’m currently listening to Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. SO. GOOD!!! It would be even better if you’re a giant science geek and you know what he’s talking about.

I’ve also been reading/listening to a lot of books on peri-menopause and menopause. Hahaha. Yes folks, I’m there! If you’re looking for a good audio podcast on the subject, I can totally recommend UNPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. She also has books.

When I started thinking of my simple shawl design, I went stash-diving. I haven’t used Cascade Eco + in many many years. I can’ honestly say that I have a renewed love for this yarn! It’s so squishy!!! And I have two giant skeins of it. How big do I want this shawl?

I’m quite passionate about finding sustainable products for my home and for personal care. I might work on a little video for my YouTube channel that talks about how I have a plastic-free shower.

Anyway, it’s 9pm as I write this and I’m working days tomorrow – which means I’m up at 3:30 to do my little morning routine and get in a workout before my 12-hour shift ’cause I’ll never do it after.

Also, I really hate Trump! I’m not big on sharing my opinions about politics on my socials but…. OMG!

What are you working on?