Contemplation has been the word of the month. My elbow has continued to nag at me and thoughts of knitting being worth the trouble have loomed in my mind.
The elbow is not in pain, merely discomfort, but it is persistent. Just sharp enough to let me know it is still with me and that escape is probably not possible. I've tried out exercises, sitting positions, and different seating. All to no avail.
So, as I was finishing up the Mod Pod felted tote that was nabbed at Stitches West, I began to wonder if a 'next project' was in my near future. Dread was setting in due to the necessary felting of that long tote strap and it might be a great time for a more permanent break.
What would become of all the lovely fibers in my stash?
A pattern has been sitting on my table for nearly a month. The Aestlight Shawl was a birthday gift from my Ravelry friend Linda. What a lovely surprise it was to receive the pattern and it has been on my list since receipt. The perfect fiber was being elusive so, as the tote dried, I searched my stash. After rejecting much yarn, the perfect choice came to mind. My Aestlight will be made from very beautiful Briar Rose BFL handspun. Using handspun was great for another reason, too - Linda had just dipped her toe into spinning!
The uncertainty and elbow pain washed away and, as that buttery fiber slid through my fingers, I knew that knitting was still my thing.
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4 comments:
Oohhh, your handspun is beautiful. I just wanted you to know how much a appreciate your friendship. Your heart is full of kindness and you're always there with a positive word.
That shawl pattern looks beautiful and I love all my Briar Rose yarns. It will be beautiful!
Watch that elbow. I've taken a short break from knitting due to a Ravelympics elbow overload.
The yarn is lovely. Glad you are trying your hand at knitting something you enjoy, just take it easy.
That's a beautiful yarn and what a great pattern for it! I hope your elbow feels better soon and that you get back to knitting full time!
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