2022 Goals - New Beginning...

[arthur_p_dent]

As previously mentioned, today is the day for me to get back on the horse - to pick up where I left off 5 weeks ago. No small feat, since I've gotten quite comfortable with inactivity again. I can see having to consciously talk myself into doing things for the next several days, especially since it's so easy to not do them. But do them I must.

Today was a decent start in most regards. I was able to complete everything on my list except for one item - exercise. That one will be a bear to get back on track with, and will take some time to get back to the level I had reached at the end of April. I will also have to revisit the fitness goals I had set. I just barely missed the April goal, but the one for June is shot to hell.

I also mentioned that I will be starting a new summer project. I will be making a crochet blanket from a pattern I've created entirely on my own. I started with a picture of (if you can believe it) an area rug. It's a fairly simple geometric design that lends itself nicely to being done in separate sections, and stitched together at the end. Creating the pattern was an interesting challenge. Starting with just a picture, I had to determine dimensions for the blanket and the individual sections, pick a crochet stitch that I thought would look nice, figure out stitches per inch and rows per inch, and calculate how much yarn to buy. Now it's time to put hook to yarn and get crafting - the target completion date is October 31, and I'm planning to do monthly progress posts (complete with pictures) on the first of each month.

Speaking of pictures, here's one to get the ball rolling. Included are the original photo that I took the design from, my sketch based off of that photo, and the various yarns I'll be using. Wish me luck! =]

Comments

[ex_flameandsong751]

Lots of luck with the summer crochet project! And with getting back on your fitness goals. -hugs-

[arthur_p_dent]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to both challenges.

*hugs* =]

[dustbunny105]

Getting back into a routine always feels like more of a hassle than starting it somehow. Good on you getting back into the grove!

I'm really looking forward to seeing the progress photos for your crochet project! I love geometric patterns and the one you took inspiration from is a great example. Excellent color choice too! Good luck :D

[arthur_p_dent]

I'm trying. And you're right - it is more difficult to restart. But once it becomes routine again I'll be all set.

It's funny - finding yarn in all the right colours was almost the hardest part. Most brands only had two greys, whereas I needed three. I also lucked out that this brand had a really nice blue that went well with everything else.

[dustbunny105]

Finding the right colors is often the first big hurdle, I've found. It's especially weird how limited some brands are on greys. What brand did you end up buying?

[arthur_p_dent]

Got it at Michael's - Loops & Threads Impeccable. Good colour selection, nice texture, and budget-friendly (10 skeins can get expensive real quick with many other brands).

[dustbunny105]

Ohh, I've never used them but I've heard good things! If you don't mind, I'd like to hear how you feel working with it when you do your first progress post :D