Yarn Thoughts

Some days I need to unwind (pun intended); although books tend to be my go-to for casual fun, I’ve recently picked up a new skill to add to my old one. Or at least I’m trying to? I’ve been knitting for almost two years now, and it is easily one of the best things I could have picked up. I’ve knit toys for my four-year-old and stuffies for pregnant friends, and just this year, I started knitting my first sweater! (this one is for me)

While knitting my rainbow yarn crop top project, I realized that this would be the first thing I’ve ever made for myself—a bittersweet feeling. I love sharing joy with others and creating with the intention to share, but while working my rainbow yarn, I needed a reminder to share that same joy and love of creation with myself.

So I started to crochet. I’m working on a little bumblebee to learn the knots and ties, but also to give myself something now. My knit sweater is going to take time and hard work that I am willing to slowly and carefully put into it. This little fella will remind me that I deserve the same effort and time I put into others.

And I want to remind you, my dear reader, that you are worthy of care and love. You also deserve little trinkets and big moments that show you love and intention. It is easy to find ourselves continuing to give to others, so we should try to make time to give to ourselves.

Anywho, just some yarn thoughts as I sit on my bed working some pink yarn on a crochet hook. With time I hope to see not only my skill grow, but my love