Knitting News

 

Good morning! How are you all doing? I'm doing just fine. After a few days (weeks) of feeling blah I am happy to report that yesterday I felt like knitting and any little aches and pains in my wrists were minimal. I saw my RA doctor last week and now am decreasing a medicine I have been on since 1997 while continuing the new medicine I started three months ago that will be fully working in another three months. I am excited for this change.

Yesterday I blissfully worked on the gift cowl which is from leftovers from this cowl I made for me. I love working on this, simplicity is where my brain wants to be.


I finished these socks for my husband just in time to give them for a birthday present. Originally I wanted the socks to be a birthday present but I was waylaid in my knitting! 

Not only is my knitting rhythm back, I am also thinking of new projects to start, which to me is a sign of complete healing.


What are you working on this week?

Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsMarch 9, 2022 at 7:54 AM

    Those socks look like the perfect thing to ease from the grey of winter into a sunny (hopefully! lol) spring!

    And yay for good news from your doctor!

    As for me this week... I am working on altering a couple of patterns (for sewing)

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  2. BonnyMarch 9, 2022 at 8:13 AM

    Those are wonderful birthday socks, and I hope you get to a good point with your medication!

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  3. LeftycrafterMarch 9, 2022 at 9:46 AM

    So glad to hear you are back to feeling like you. Bet your hubby likes his cheerful socks. The cowl is pretty. That pattern would make a lovely baby blanket.

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  4. MonicaMarch 9, 2022 at 12:50 PM

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  5. affectioknitMarch 9, 2022 at 1:20 PM

    Hi karen,
    ...the socks turned out perfectly...good work getting them finished in time...and the cowl is going to be really pretty too...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  6. VeraMarch 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM

    YAY for healing for sure. Glad to hear that and wishing you well with new meds, etc. Your hubby's socks are perfect for Spring. What a great colorway!

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  7. CathieJMarch 9, 2022 at 4:51 PM

    I love those socks. So glad you are feeling better and your RA is doing well. Good luck with the new meds.

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  8. StefanieMarch 9, 2022 at 8:31 PM

    Yay for healing and full throttle knitting mojo. I finished my beanie yesterday but now need to take pics; that takes energy and effort, something I don't quite have as I haven't been sleeping well these past, two nights. I've got rice cooking in the rice cooker and party wings slathered with BBQ sauce in the oven right now.

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  9. JaneMarch 9, 2022 at 8:34 PM

    I am glad you feel more like yourself and wish you well with the meds. It is a balance to figure it all out for sure. Your socks look great and a cowl is always a good idea. I'm working on my sweater - almost done with the body and cast on a pair of socks.

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  10. MonicaMarch 9, 2022 at 8:59 PM

    With cleaning up after my renters and trying to get some stuff moved I fall into bed each night with my lap top to see what everyone is up to. I haven't posted anything since Sunday morning. I don't have internet at my house yet. Sorry about my last comment I forgot to change my sign on from Google to my blog url. I love your knitting and so glad to see you back at it. Socks are next on my list! (if I ever get this blasted sweater done for my daughter!) LOL! Glad your RA is improving!

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  11. mamasmercantileMarch 10, 2022 at 1:21 PM

    So glad you are feeling better Karen. A changeover of drugs can be difficult but it will be worth it once the new drug kicks in and you are feeling better.

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  12. LovelyMarch 10, 2022 at 10:31 PM

    I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. The socks are a beautiful birthday present!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  13. sustainablemumMarch 11, 2022 at 6:18 PM

    So good to hear that you are feeling better, and yay for your knitting mojo returning. Love those socks.

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