Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Keep Calm Craft On

Hi everyone, sorry for disappearing like that. I've been really struggling with my energy levels lately, just day to day chores have felt too much at times. However, it's now the Summer holidays, I've seen the GP and I'm waiting for the results on some blood tests to see if there is a physical reason for me feeling exhausted and I'm trying to pace myself a bit better. Mr Soaring Sheep has a couple of weeks off at the beginning of August which will help take off some off the pressure of doing everything on my own. Hopefully we can have some nice days out too.

As far as crafting goes I've not really achieved very much but I thought I'd share it with you anyway. I've finished the body of Mr Soaring Sheep's sweater and it's now awaiting sleeves and a shawl collar. I'm ignoring it for a bit because keeping track of shaping is a bit beyond my brain right now

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I've finished the bottom off with some k2p2 ribbing. I did take a photo but it's come out so dark you can't really see much.

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Mr Soaring Sheep's socks have progressed a little. Two at a time socks seem to knit up so slowly, probably because I'm used to knitting one at a time which is half the work.


My Whiz Bang socks have met the frog pond. The heel combined with the stitch pattern didn't fit my foot so I gave up with them. I might try again using the FLK heel and keeping the stitch pattern just on the front of the sock but no idea when. Instead I cast on another pair of Rye socks. Very simple to knit with the garter stitch panel and about what my brain is up to. I don't know if I'll keep these for me or give them away. I guess I'll decide when I start the heel.

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To be fair life is pretty good right now. I'm enjoying having the children at home and we're getting out the house every day for walks, picnics and trips to the park. I just wish I could shake this fatigue :-(


Not sure when I'll be back. I'd like to show you some photos of the garden, the peruvian lily and the massive oriental lillies have flowered and are looking gorgeous. Shame the weather hasn't been very Summer-y lately. Fingers crossed for next week :-) Have a good week everyone

Evelyn x

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14 comments:

  1. Michelle28 July 2015 at 12:02

    Love love love the cabling on that sweater. Nom!

    Hope everything turns out ok and you feel better soon :\

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  2. Barbara at Knitting | Work in Progress28 July 2015 at 12:07

    Your sweater is shaping up beautifully: Lovely color and just the right amount of cabling. Do hope you feel better soon.

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  3. Unknown28 July 2015 at 14:48

    I hope you feel better soon. I had a bout of fatigue some years ago and discovered from my doctor that I was very low on iron. Maybe you'll get a simple answer too. The sweater looks gorgeous! The cable just pops. Too bad about the whiz bang socks. It looked like a cool pattern.
    Ann

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  4. Lauren Thomas28 July 2015 at 14:54

    I feel your pain on the fatigue. Take one day at a time and there is nothing wrong with taking breaks when you need them. The sweater looks great and will get done before you know it.

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  5. Unknown28 July 2015 at 15:51

    Hope you feel better soon.... The sweater looks wonderful. x

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  6. Stefanie28 July 2015 at 18:18

    I'm sorry you're so fatigued. I hope it's not serious. Your husband's jumper front fits so well. It looks terrific. Glad you have some reliable socks to work on to rest.

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  7. Unknown28 July 2015 at 18:39

    Hope you are able to find the answers you seek. Here's to a healthier you!

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  8. Unknown28 July 2015 at 20:47

    The sweater is looking great. I love that cable detail - beautiful! I hope you get to feeling better soon!

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  9. Kelly Casanova29 July 2015 at 04:16

    Your blood tests will probably cover the thyroid, but if not, definitely get that checked.
    Hope you feel better soon!

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  10. Caffeine Girl29 July 2015 at 04:56

    I know what you mean about fatigue. I've been having the same problem. I called the doctor, but can't get in until October! Maybe it's a teacher thing? I don't know if things are as grim where you are as where I am!
    I am glad that you are able to enjoy your family. The chores can wait!

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  11. Amy at love made my home29 July 2015 at 08:29

    Sorry to hear that you are not feeling so well. I hope that the test results will not show anything bad and that you will be back to normal form again soon. All good thoughts to you. xx

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  12. karen29 July 2015 at 13:48

    his sweater is coming along nicely and fits him well! nearly done!!

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  13. Carie30 July 2015 at 00:46

    You look like you've been very productive despite the fatigue (which I hope clears soon) and I love the yarn for both pairs of socks, so cheery and bright!

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  14. Lucy Bowen30 July 2015 at 06:28

    The sweater looks great, as do the socks. Sorry about the whizz bang socks! Hope you get to the bottom of this fatigue soon.

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