More Stitch Markers

 I have finally finished all the repairs on my broken stitch markers. I redesigned three. I also made 6 new glow in the dark mushroom stitch markers in the smaller size mushroom. How cool is that.  I also made a new set of right side/ wrong side stitch markers more compatible with my arthritis by changing them from a larger claw clasp to an earring hook with a folding flap.  Now to put them in the smaller stitch marker jar.  I have my jars divided by types of stitch marker rings. One jar is solid round rings, yes, I have one rather full jar. After all I have been collecting them for over 25 years. Then my newer jar just for crocheting and Tunisian crochet projects. Now the smaller jar looks a little fuller and not so sad.

I also found a tool for tightening one of my interchangeable knitting needles I am pretty sure it’s for the Lykke set.

The Trouble With Some Shoes

 Sometimes I can be slow on the uptake of information.  Take today for instance.  I have been wearing the same brand of summer sandals for several years. They seem to go well with my summer clothes. I can order them on line knowing that they will fit out of the box, or so it seemed. I seem to get calluses and blisters on the same spots on my feet every year that are quite painful.  Today I had that ah ha moment when I put 2 and 2 together.  It was the summer sandals causing the blisters and calluses. They went away while I was wearing my winter clogs. Then came back just two weeks into the sandal season. 

I was too tired and sore after one hour of gym time to go shopping for sandals today.  So I will try again later in the week to get some flat sandals that don’t hurt my feet.  I still have shoes to wear; however, my back does not like to wear high heels all the time.  Thirty years of care giving has done a number on my back that retirement can’t fix. So I wear flats whenever possible.

In the meantime I am wearing my felted wool winter slippers around the house.  They are actually not that hot.  I will need to be more careful about my shoe selection this time around.  I am hoping to find a few pairs of flats and a pair of slippers too. Wish me luck in this endeavor.  

Stash Busting Again

 I am declaring that this round of stash busting is done. Over the course of 3 days, I filled 7 tote bags and one ornament box full of yarn, knitting needles, plus a few small kit bags.  I have filled most of the back of my car as you can see in the photo below.  There is enough yarn to knit at least 100 washcloths or several large blankets.  

I still have to put everything back together. Who knows how much more yarn will not make the cut before everything is put away.

The top picture is a scarf in progress. It will be over 6 feet long when it is finally finished   

The Cleaning Conundrum

 While getting some supplies together for a friend that is going to be teaching knitting to some kids in Window Rocks. I am sending some yarn, knitting needles and a few small project bags.  This of course lead to looking for small project bags. Switching some project bags around.  Going through bags, drawers and baskets of yarn.  Which has left a mess. 

So the only solution is to reorganize the knitting room again. Which will lead to more yarn leaving the house. I will fill a few more bags with yarn tomorrow. So far I have put together over 20 gallons of yarn in seven bags.  John promised to help me find more yarn too. Then send a few bags and yarn. After all new knitters also need yarn too.  

Right now my body says rest.  While my mind is saying it’s time to go on a yarn hunt.  As in I am going on a yarn hunt.  I am going to find some yarn.  The yarn will soon be leaving the house.  I wonder if I can find enough yarn to fill the back of my car?  I think I should at least give it a try.  However, I will take the evening off and practice some Tunisian Crochet.  I am on a washcloth binge right now. 

Covering the Bases

 I’m too short to get all the oatmeal on the top pantry shelf.  So I made two breakfast setups with the oatmeal, plate and spoon.  Now all I need to do is refill the tea kettle and put out tomorrow’s new sponge and kitchen towel. That will make me look so efficient.  

Not like I am dealing with a barometric change headache at the moment. Hopefully this cuppa will dull the headache and allow me to sleep.  

I would also like to say, since we got less than 1/8 of an inch of rain.  This headache is not justified,