This week has felt wild! My body is not used to riding a bicycle every day anymore. I have achy joints! And my body is not used to all that sitting either!
I did update the sour cream raisin pie recipe that my Dad approves off. I am still slightly tweaking the oven temperature. He thinks that it could just be a tad moister. I feel like I won! Cake and pie! Wahoo!
When I went and saw my parents in October, I left an afghan with my Dad. He was looking for specific size and weight. I totally understand in this crazy family. I am not mending a security blanket that is 32 years old. I need to buy more of that yarn.
I was thinking that this would give me permission to make another afghan. No clear plans but soon. I was on Instagram and came across the rustic granny square (I think). It is very lacy and I am drawn lace currently. I was able to find the pattern posted and gave it a try. I did not use the whole pattern, just the center. I like how it is turning out. I am using the mini skeins I had purchased for mending. I can still use them for mending but now I will have a wonderfully colored afghan out of those as well.
This is going to be much lighter then the one I gave to my Dad. I was thinking that I might make it a size that would work as a shawl too. Fold it in half into a triangle and wear it. I am also using the same pattern for the dress I am making.
I have really love to create. Being back in an office is feeling very soul sucking. It will help buy more yarn, books, and fabric for a little bit. I just need more control. And patience with the library!