2022 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

TwibbleDee

@Cherryfudge  That shawl is lovely.  I really need to get back to learning how to knit, but I seem to be brain dead by the time I get home most days.

TwibbleDee

I did a dumb thing with my woolen dresses (they're fine, I promise).  They all needed a bit of scrubbing due to dropping food on them.  Rather than clean out the kitchen sink, I decided to just scrub them in the bathtub.  2 days later, my backside is still sore from the bending.  Won't do that again!

Cherryfudge

TwibbleDee said:

@Cherryfudge  That shawl is lovely.  I really need to get back to learning how to knit, but I seem to be brain dead by the time I get home most days.

Thank you. I know just what you mean about learning: my projects often get shelved till I have the mental energy to get through the difficult bits! I forget where I read it but I have seen the suggestion that people have an easy project and one that takes attention, both on the go at once. Such a sensible idea! I like to have something to knit or crochet that makes me think and learn new skills, but I also need to have something that I can work on while watching TV or to take my mind off something that's worrying me or if I'm tired.

Sorry to hear your back is suffering! I hope the dresses came up nicely.

MrsCD

Just back home from seeing Mamma Mia! There was 'an old lady' on stage at one point and I said to my friend, 'Do you think she's supposed to be crocheting?" She was poking a crochet hook in a poor little doily sized bit of crochet but not getting anywhere! We had to laugh! The lady who made the crochet has a mention in the credits. 
The show was fabulous though, and our little group thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend for anyone needing a but of a laugh. 

Gem-gem

Cherryfudge said:

TwibbleDee said:

@Cherryfudge  That shawl is lovely.  I really need to get back to learning how to knit, but I seem to be brain dead by the time I get home most days.

Thank you. I know just what you mean about learning: my projects often get shelved till I have the mental energy to get through the difficult bits! I forget where I read it but I have seen the suggestion that people have an easy project and one that takes attention, both on the go at once. Such a sensible idea! I like to have something to knit or crochet that makes me think and learn new skills, but I also need to have something that I can work on while watching TV or to take my mind off something that's worrying me or if I'm tired.

Sorry to hear your back is suffering! I hope the dresses came up nicely.

Twiddle Dee and Cherry Fudge, I have two projects on the go for that very reason. The granny squares where the easy thing - only counting in twos and threes. Along with shorter projects with lots of counting / different stitches. 

I am finally getting around to blocking my blanket squares. I have blocked 25 out of the 42. Thanks for the earlier advice everyone. 

I am also crocheting Walter the Tortoise, my brother bought it for me as a birthday present. All sections crocheted, now to start sewing up. 
Cherry Fudge your shawl is so pretty - well done you. 

Pip / Laura, I think it was either one of you who mentioned soaking your porridge oats the night before rather than doubling up with oat milk. Thank you. We are saving a small fortune.

Laura_Elsewhere

@Gem-gem, soaking oats is def one of my hobbyhorses - glad it's helping  

And @Cherryfudge, every now and again I get stern with myself and make a list of six projects, one simple and one demanding for sewing, for crochet, for sewing, and then make myself Get On With Them - it's very good for stopping me procrastinating! 

Gem-gem

Meet Walter the Tortoise. 

I have been crocheting him whilst recovering from Covid. 

CapricornLass

He is gorgeous!  You are a very good crocheter, I think.  I'm glad that you are also feeling better.

I have two spends, another bra, and a new dress to wear in this exceptional hot weather, which is the only time I wear skirts and dresses.   Best described as an outsize sack with sleeves in a linen/viscose mix, that fits where it touches!  So that is 8.5 coupons.  Signature has been amended.

Hope everyone else is keeping well, and managing to stay cool.

Cherryfudge

@Gem-gem, that tortoise is enviable. I am tempted, tempted...

I knit the Tom Kitten from S!mply Knitting magazine when I had Covid, I wonder how many other projects have been made while recovering? (Incidentally, if I've not mentioned it before, I borrow knitting or crochet magazines online from the library for bedtime reading and would recommend it as a way to relax!)

@Laura_Elsewhere, how is the sundress coming along?

Baileys_Babe

I'm very impressed with your tortoise @Gem-gem 🐢