Last week, I showed you the rather unexciting black pullover sweater that is currently in progress on my knitting needles. (While it’s going to be very exciting to wear, it’s just not so exciting to blog about. Y’know?) I really do want to wear it, so I’m highly motivated to keep working on it. In fact, I’m halfway through the front now (the back is already finished), so I’m making good progress. Steady on . . . and all that.
But. . . I’m afraid I’ve gotten myself a little distracted.
I mean . . . I have a bunch of art projects in the works right now. And, of course, there’s the sweater. Garden planning is in full swing. And I’m signing myself up for Medicare this week. I’m also planning a trip to visit Erin in California. I have zero time for a charming and whimsical anything. Zero. Time.
And yet . . .
I find myself sculpting little hearts.
Out of wool.
(I know.) I just seem unable to help myself when these fun and charming seasonally-themed . . . things . . . present themselves to me. Especially at this time of year, when I am craving color and whimsy and fun in such a big way!
So.
Here I am. Making hearts. Colorful, rainbow hearts.
It’s never easy to create shapes from . . . wads of wool, and hearts are especially tricky. There’s a definite learning curve, but I’m getting better with each successive heart. Which is fine motivation to . . . keep going.
I haven’t decided yet if I’ll string them together to create a heart garland, or if I’ll just keep them as a “loose” collection of little hearts to display in bowls (or even give away).
Anyway. I just want you to know that I’m not really neglecting my black sweater. Just . . . making it share my “crafting spotlight” for a couple of days. I can’t help myself!
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How about you? What are you making this week?
What fun, Kym! I love those little “distractions” that show up occasionally! (Sort of like fuchsia trees… lol) The urge strikes and it is very demanding!
I do not blame you one bit! While I know a black sweater is going to be incredibly versatile in your wardrobe, it’s also a complete bore to knit, so a little bit of color and whimsy is a great way to take a little break and stay motivated.
Something shiny!!! I am so easily distracted that way too. The little hearts are darling Kym. What fun!
Too cute! They are adorable! I’ve done a teeny tiny bit of needle felting and I have everything here to do it. Hmmm, I could try doing a heart. I “only” have 3 pairs of socks on the needles and 2 lace shawls.
I think we’ve all been distracted by something new and shiny and colorful felted hearts are the perfect distraction! (And stabbing those needles into fiber is a great way to release any Medicare-caused frustration you may feel.)
‘Tis the season. It would be wrong NOT to make hearts.
Spring (early spring?) is an easy time for distraction. We still have long nights and cold days, so indoor activity, any indoor creative activity is fun! The heart would make a charming garland!
Cheering on all the distractions … because they’re fun, maybe colorful, and most definitely not the same-old-same-old … like my knitting. which is still the same Bousta pullover (it’s starting to feel like Groundhog Day over here)
These are so cute! They needed to exist, and it really needed to be now.
I just finished a very simple (machine hemmed) table runner I’ve been planning to make since I bought the fabric 18 months ago. Very satisfying.
Those hearts are great and they would make an adorable garland! I know you’re motivated to finish the sweater so I have no doubt you’ll get it done. And hooray for a trip to California where it should be sunny! Right?
Needle felting is fun, and I love doing it, and love the thought of a garland. Because–I’m never sure what to do with all the things that I needle felt, and they end up in drawers. I did teach Tim to needle felt because he found a rug he liked that was needle felted (it looked like stones) and he did four and then got bored.
Those little hearts look like a lot of fun. We all can use a bit of whimsy and color, especially in February. Ah Medicare. I’m thankful to have it but navigating all the information can be overwhelming. I think you helped your husband with it earlier. Best of luck.
Very cute felted hearts! A vertical string or garland would be sweet
Those hearts are adorable! I am limiting myself to an hour or two a day while my strained thumb heals. It is not easy — so many thng I want to knit!