Looking Good

I kind of surprised myself at which way I decided to go on this bottom trim.  I was so sure that all STR was right.  Only it wasn't quite right.  Going with the trim using both yarns is simply better.  

It just gives better balance with the rest of the teal.  Maybe it brings out the teal in the STR?  

I'm finding the crochet is a lot harder on my hands than knitting.  The way I hold things, where the pressure of the stitch goes is much more on my left hand thumb joint than I thought.  It's very much a game of pick up and work a few, then set it down to rest.  That goes on all day though but it means I am getting only one round done per day.  So it goes.

I am having a fierce mental fight to not cast on for my next Lusk out of the yellow cotton and wool blend.  I need to finish some stuff first but the urge is strong.  So strong.  I found myself digging through the bags of projects ready to start this morning, ready to go, but I caught myself, yarn and needle case in hand.  I put it down but I will take comfort in knowing exactly where it is in this mess and disorder.  

We are still waiting on material delivery for the floor.  It's driving me nuts if I am honest.  I have a routine and this is making a real mess of my routine and my plans.  I just want normal.  

Okay, that enough whining from me.  I can't change that.  It's not on the pile of things I can control. What I can be in charge of is what I knit today.  Or crochet as the case may be.  I can pick if I want to look at all the good things and let them influence my day. I can watch the flowers and birds and listen to all the sounds of the world and know the pleasure of those little things or I can let the disorder of waiting for flooring wear my spirits down.  

I am considering the joy of my coffee at the moment.  It's the perfect temperature and smells so good.  I might work on a blanket this morning just for fun.  Top or blanket or maybe even socks.  What's next?